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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib
5.0
Excellent. Hanif helped me reminisce about music I have loved, and taught my lessons on how it is to live in America in his shoes. He is thoughtful and wise, sharing his insight without being “preachy.” This book reminded me of people I’ve lost and it reminds me what I love about writing.
Good line: “When a smiling, joyful black person says they’re ‘doing all right,’ I imagine it’s because they know ‘good’ maybe too close to the sun. I imagine it’s because they’ve seen things burn.”
Good line: “When a smiling, joyful black person says they’re ‘doing all right,’ I imagine it’s because they know ‘good’ maybe too close to the sun. I imagine it’s because they’ve seen things burn.”
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
3.0
3.5. A very interesting look into a world I know an embarrassingly little about. So much hope in the sadness. I envy Celie’s ability to forgive and the look into toxic masculinity in the black community.
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
4.0
Clever and fun, so nice to see a “normal” story about a gay man and his gay male friends. A sweet story with a healthy mix of funny and poignant moments.
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
5.0
The stories were so compelling. Each story flirts with with fantasy and sci fi but still are so rooted in real, believable themes. This one is definitely memorable.
The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
4.0
This book was really pretty. I liked the ambiguity and the art better than the plot, which felt a little forced by the end. It definitely held my interest.
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
4.0
A really good story. Sad but nice. I like how it dealt with the perspective of a man dealing with abortion.
What We Talk About When We Talk about Rape by Sohaila Abdulali
4.0
A very matter of fact take on the complex issue of rape. It made me think of this crime from all angles, even ones that made me feel uncomfortable. It’s important to think of all aspects when we try to believe in a world without it. I’m happy I read this book.
Meaty by Samantha Irby
5.0
Samantha Irby is so over the top and funny, but also so real. Just like “We Are Never Meeting in Real Life,” I both laughed at cried at this one. Makes me want to write my own essays.
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
5.0
This author can really write a mystery. Thought I had it all figured out and then I was wrong. I think One of Us is Lying was slightly better, but this was still super entertaining and a great plane read (there were NO SCREENS ON THIS PLANE, IT WAS HARD)