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Recitatif
by Toni Morrison
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5 stars I decided to read the story then the introduction by Zadie Smith first and it was really insightful. This book is told in the perspective of Twyla and we see her and Roberta at the age of eight at shelter, years later in life, and a few after that. What we are told from the beginning is that one is black and one is white: the only way to tell the difference is based on their experiences and relationships. After reading Zadie Smith’s introduction, it really got my brain to thinking. Now I don’t want to spoil events in this short story so i’ll put it like this: Studies showed that white readers believe Twyla is white and black readers think vise versa. I believe she is passing. Roberta for sure I felt was black, based on descriptions of her, her mom and what she was doing. But the reason for feeling that Twyla is black, but white passing is due to descriptions of her mom wearing powder (which if you know about history on slaves, when they were gifted to the slave master’s daughter: to distinguish them from the field slaves they wore powders to make themselves lighter), her not knowing about Jimi Hendrix, her braiding Roberta’s hair. Small details I notice along the way and Zadie Smith’s insight as well. But in all this for sure is a 5 star read for me.

A Rose For Emily
by William Faulkner
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A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner is a haunting Southern Gothic tale of isolation, control, and resistance to change. Faulkner’s nonlinear storytelling builds suspense, revealing a chilling portrait of Emily Grierson’s tragic life and twisted legacy.

SUMMER IN THE CITY
by Alex Aster
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Summer in the City is the perfect summer read. The familiar NYC places made it fun, and page 126 made me lol. Elle, who was raised by a single mother, has her preconceptions about love and money... they don't mix. This read is sweet, funny and steamy.

Done And Dusted
by Lyla Sage
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Fun summer read I’m excited to read the rest of the series

The Yellow Wall Paper
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a gripping psychological tale of a woman’s descent into madness. Through vivid symbolism and claustrophobic imagery, it critiques the oppression of women and the dangers of silencing their voices. Its a detailed look into unchecked mental illness.

The President's Shadow
by James Patterson & Richard Dilallo
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It was okay, not great - a COVID story.

Codex Seraphinianus
by Luigi Serafini
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"Codex Seraphinianus" is like if aliens wrote an encyclopedia while tripping on acid. This mind-melting book is crammed with bizarre illustrations and an indecipherable language that'll have you questioning reality – it's basically the weirdest coffee table book you'll ever lay eyes on.

Under The Naga Tail
by Mae Bunseng Taing
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A gripping and heart-wrenching memoir that offers a firsthand account of survival during the Cambodian genocide. Brings to life the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime and the author's incredible journey of resilience, helpful in understanding this dark period of history

The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
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Thrilling adventure that brings Greek mythology to life in modern-day America, following Percy Jackson as he discovers his demigod heritage and embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods. The plot was fast-paced and I enjoyed the witty humor, and relatable characters that combined fantasy and mythology.

Jessis secret language
by Chan Chau
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I remember reading the original by Ann M Martin as a kid. Graphic novel, a nice way to get new readers to this great series. This one was about Jessi And how she learns that signing is a lot like dancing because she learns sign language in order to work for customer who has a deaf child. It also includes the mom talking about deaf culture bit, and how while some may want their children hearing aids were learn how to speak or red lips not everybody can.
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