NO Jeremy Clarkson. Not on any level, in any circumstance, is it ok to write this stuff about any woman & absolutely NO to "everyone who's my age thinks the same"
No no no. We absolutely do NOT think the same.
Listen to the noise Jeremy. The crowds are chanting "shame on YOU"
We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by the amazing @JENDELLA for a Q&A as we discuss her debut novel Hope and Glory on June 20th.
Make sure to reserve your place today & see you there: https://t.co/ZXRSSljV0p #bookclub#hopeandglory#blackauthors#readingcommunity
Today we discussed:
THE MARVELOUS Claire Kann
WED TO THE WILD GODS Ruby Dixon
STATE OF EMERGENCY Tamika D Mallory
THE WEDDING CRASHER Mia Sosa
THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS
Also discussed: the Motorcyle Romance Club genre and the post-slavery romances of Beverly Jenkins.
We are THRILLED to announce the 2022 #WomensPrize shortlist π
Huge congratulations to our shortlisted authors!
Discover these six spectacular books now: https://t.co/nR4rwru9Rj
@laurenfsharma We do our best to highlight black writers and make sure that their books are part of the conversation. Follow us and join our Monday BYOB book club where we talk about the writers you're reading.
HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER by Angie Cruz
I LOVED this book so much! I want everyone to read this book!
Shout out to all the 1st gen peeps out there who had to help their parents fill out paperwork! π
We do love us a 'best book ever' review. Secrets of Divine Love by Helwa A is a compilation of stories from the Quran and the Prophet (PBUH), - poetry, mysticism, personal stories and more. Described as a spiritual journey into the Heart of Islam.
Congratulations to the shortlisted authors going forward for the Β£25,000 #WalterScottPrize for Historical Fiction 2022: Andrew Greig (ROSE NICOLSON), James Robertson (NEWS OF THE DEAD), Amanda Smyth (FORTUNE) and Colm TΓ³ibΓn (THE MAGICIAN). Learn more: https://t.co/vfqpCheQbP
The convo in our Clubhouse room today touched on Keisha the Sket by Jade LB and other books (e.g Society Within by Courttia Newland) that felt like a coming of age cultural moment. Feel free to list yours below.
Some of the themes of book resonated with me hard. Itβs a powerful, complex and thoughtful narrative and @chantalvjohnson is an extraordinary writer. Get into itβ¦