Book Lists
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10 Contemporary Fiction Novels by Black Authors to Add to Your TBR
Hello again! I’m back with a book recs post, and this time I’m hoping to highlight some writers of color that you NEED to be aware of. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months (figuratively, of course; COVID-19 has forced us all to live under a rock in an almost literal sense), you’ve noticed a cultural reawakening to the systemic oppression and silencing of people of color — especially Black people — in the United States. While civil rights and restorative justice are at the forefront of the movement for equality, every aspect of our lives is affected by white supremacy, and what we read…
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Classics for Your 2020 Reading List That Are Actually Enjoyable
If one of your 2020 reading goals is to beef up your repertoire, I humbly present this list of capital-C Classics that, at least to me, are actually fun/compelling reads. If, like me, you somehow missed out on reading these in high school, I’d definitely suggest you give these books a shot! To make the list, each book had to (1) have been read by me at some point, (2) be a relatively easy read, and (3) be relatively short. No War and Peace here! Though I’ll probably take a stab at my favorite “dense but worth it” list in the near future, don’t you worry. Pride and Prejudice, by…