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140 reviews

Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a page turner and kept me engaged!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse and Rape

Speak, Okinawa: A Memoir by Elizabeth Miki Brina

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

Check out my Book Reflection at  Speak, Okinawa (thespinedown.com) 

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

This is my second time reading this book. I reread this book while listening to the Audibook and still loved it!

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed this book! 
It gave me a glimpse into a different culture from my own and it gave me a different perspective. This is my first time reading from the perspective of widows. It’s just a reminder of how much life and wisdom the elderly have in all areas of live, even intimacy.

Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic by Kenya Hunt

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Check out this link for my #bookreflection :https://www.thespinedown.com/post/girl-gurl-grrrl

Hunger by Roxane Gay

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

This is a memoir about Roxane Gay and her relationship with her body. This book has so many relatable themes such as trauma, abuse, the desire to be loved and a journey to self love and acceptance.

This is my first time reading a book by Roxane Gay and I can’t wait to read her other work!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual assault

Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Check out my book reflection: https://www.thespinedown.com/post/twofamiliesbondedbymanysecrets

My Life in Plants: Flowers I've Loved, Herbs I've Grown, and Houseplants I've Killed on the Way to Finding Myself by Katie Vaz

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

Check out my book reflection: https://www.thespinedown.com/post/this-one-is-for-the-plant-lovers

The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South by Michael W. Twitty

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0