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A Reason to Stay by Kellie Coates Gilbert
1.0
I’ll give the author credit for an intriguing plot line, but the writing and the thread of faith and marriage was grating. I’m a Christian and I’m married, but it seems like the author was preaching and could’ve dove deeper into the topics of women struggling to balance priorities of career and family within a marriage. It was almost as their marriage magically got better after they recused her brother, which is not realistic. Not all marriages are meant to be fixed and adopting a child won’t fix it either. Also, it felt like only a woman who came from a broken childhood could commit to her career and make it a priority. Not a fan and won’t read anything else by this author.
Separated: Inside an American Tragedy by Jacob Soboroff
4.0
An unsettling but concise account of the events and decisions made by the Trump Administration in regards to the border and separating families. Eye opening in so many ways, every person that works within the government should read to solidify the need to think through the unintended consequences of every action. We need to be a better America.
The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureano
3.0
Decent read, a bit pedestrian in the plot concept but elevated slightly by the take on female chefs. Still cliched, but it holds the readers attention.
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
4.0
I don’t read many politically centered books such as this, but in terms of a memoir, this was an incredible read. To gain access into the presidential thoughts of America’s first Black president, was incredibly insightful. Having grown up during many of these events, it’s was good to get perspective on the events that transpired from the early nineties through Obama’s first term. As Obama states, he’s in no way brief, but the minutia of government proceedings was eye opening to me, especially in light of recent events. Looking forward to the next volume!
All Together Now by Gill Hornby
3.0
Just an overall cute read! I struggled with the prose in the beginning, until I figured out that it was set in England. Very cute and heartwarming plot line, and Hornby has a sharp wit! Quick read, but entertaining.
Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change by Stacey Abrams
4.0
This is one non-fiction that should be required reading in high school. Abrams deftly gets straight to the point while using personal stories to illustrate her messages. This book is jam-packed with wisdom, insights, and valuable actionable steps for minority leaders of all kinds to take in. Any leader should read this book, even if only to acknowledge how hard it can be for others to break down the barriers and to become better allies. I will definitely be revisiting these pages, to glean wisdom during different seasons of my career!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
4.0
I’d forgotten what a quick read this one is! It’s incredible to go back and reread this now classic book, and to see how Rowling crafted the storyline and envisioned the characters. The prose is a bit elementary, but it makes sense for the demographic being targeted. I’m excited to finally finished reading this book series!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
4.0
This series contains such page turners! Truly enjoyed reading the second in the series, finished it in less than a day. I love how the plot line just envelopes the reader, and you aren’t even considering prose, character development or descriptors. A great second book in the series, and I’ve got high hopes for the third!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
4.0
This one might be my favorite so far! The amount of growth in the prose, in Harry’s character, and this one didn’t feel like a mad rush at the end of the book to tie up the plot. Rowling really wove the storylines of each character well and it’s no wonder this series translated so well onto the big screen. This is the last book that I read growing up, so I’m excited to dig into the fourth book!