My goal is to follow this as my reading guide for the year. JanuaryThe Testaments, Margaret AtwoodThrough the Woods, Emily CarrollRed at the Bone, Jacqueline WoodsonTopdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks AprilNormal Sucks, Jonathan MooneyTwo Can Keep A Secret, Karen McManus MayParable of the Sower, Octavia ButlerDisplacement, Kiku HughesParable of the Talents, Octavia ButlerI Love You So Mochi, … Continue reading 2020 Reading
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The business of people
The Farm-- This story had me upset and emotional. It also made me wonder if maybe businesses like this already exist. I enjoyed that she didn't give me an ending that was neatly packaged. I think I'm still gonna be thinking about it for a while: people as product/commodities, what are the limits of what … Continue reading The business of people
It
This book was it. It fed pieces of my soul that I didn't realize were malnourished. An alternate version of what my life could like. I felt like X was a part of me. I felt wrapped up in her reality and wanted to protect her and let her be free. these parts: my name … Continue reading It
Half-truths in History
I've always found the LA riots fascinating. They are one of my first memories of childhood. Watching my dad and grandfather react to it and move to protect our home. Hiding in the back of the house with my grandma as the news blared on the tv. It stuck with me. I read this book … Continue reading Half-truths in History
Secrets don’t make friends
So many secrets! So many twists and turns. It was a lot. And it was beautiful. I found myself listening to the music they mentioned while I read and it made the experience so much richer. To listen to these pieces in the moment added another layer to it. There was a lot to process … Continue reading Secrets don’t make friends
Hyphenated Peoples
It's important to be reminded that people of the same faith come from different cultures. It seems like a "duh" thing to say, but in categorizing folks by faith sometimes I forget that faith can look different depending on where folks come from. I really need to do better. That being said. I enjoyed the … Continue reading Hyphenated Peoples
Quiet pain
Oftentimes we live with people but have no clue about the worlds and stories that exist inside them. We don't know why and how they hurt. We just occupy space in close proximity to one another. Up next: Does My Head Look Big in This?, by Randa Abdel-Fattah
On being a good neighbor
There should be a limit to how much people sacrifice for their family. And younger siblings can be scary, needy little shits. But there's more to it than that. We all have a darkness. The neighbors tho and their need to turn tragedy into spectacle was disgusting. It was really hard to like anybody. We … Continue reading On being a good neighbor
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