Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman (Format used for this read: Print–paperback) Prepare to be shocked yall….. I suggested a PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER for our monthly book club pick. Say WHHAAAAATTTT?!?! I know….I even shocked my dang SELF with this one! Here is why though….our past two picks have been very heavy, serious books…one read…
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Remember when I told yall I was gonna try and take better pics of my audiobook reads? Yeah…well…I’m kinda over that task. 🤣 I’m just NOT creative with photos yall….it just AIN’T ME no matter how hard I try.…
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (Format used for this read: Audiobook) Not too long ago I read a YA book by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera titled “What If It’s Us”…a fantastic teen rom-com that takes place in New York. (here is the link to that review if you’re interested: https://brainglitterwithdani.com/what-if-its-us/)…
The Color of Compromise
The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby (Format used for this read: Print–hardback) This is my second time thru this extremely informative, extremely powerful and hugely impactful book. I read it the first time last summer. I learned and was convicted by so much in my first journey thru these pages…and the same thing happened…
Americanah
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Format used for this read: Audiobook) This book was FREAKIN’ FANTASTIC, yall. 100 percent just flat out AMAZING LITERATURE. The author is transformative in the way she writes….using descriptions and phrases that just transport you to places around the world and also into the minds of the main characters. She…
On Her Own Ground
On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A’Leila Bundles (Format used for this read: Print–paperback) When this book was suggested at my last book club meeting, we were all unanimously looking forward to reading it. Unfortunately, not many in the group had ever heard of Madam C.J. Walker—I myself…