One of my favorite authors is Elizabeth Acevedo (her YA novel in verse called The Poet X is incredible!) and she just came out with her first work of adult fiction called Family Lore. I started it last night, and thus far it has not disappointed! It centers around a Dominican family in New York, and has some well-done magical realism.
I CANNOT WAIT TO READ YOUR BOOK OMG. And I love the books you posted (I've read 6 of them). I just listened to the final Fare of the Free Child podcast with Akilah Richards. Loved her book, and I'll be quoting in my unschooling book.
Recently finished Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. Very good! At times heart-wrenching but powerful at the same time. Also appreciated it’s recurring “spiritual but not religious” vibes.
More than a few smiles reading this - the delight in knowing that you're grateful I was reading your words, that you might be writing a book, the theologians in your house, rowing (because I randomly thought last night that I need to force myself to do a few minutes of this a few times a week before my time on the elliptical), the weather, and the self-talk! And I'm so jealous of those great books you're reading.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! (I'm going to hit you up soon for another dinner because it will never be often enough to see you all.) :-)
One of my favorite authors is Elizabeth Acevedo (her YA novel in verse called The Poet X is incredible!) and she just came out with her first work of adult fiction called Family Lore. I started it last night, and thus far it has not disappointed! It centers around a Dominican family in New York, and has some well-done magical realism.
I CANNOT WAIT TO READ YOUR BOOK OMG. And I love the books you posted (I've read 6 of them). I just listened to the final Fare of the Free Child podcast with Akilah Richards. Loved her book, and I'll be quoting in my unschooling book.
Recently finished Promise by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. Very good! At times heart-wrenching but powerful at the same time. Also appreciated it’s recurring “spiritual but not religious” vibes.
So many amazing books on your list! Many of which I have read. Grateful for your words always Sharifa and for your life! Have a beautiful weekend.
More than a few smiles reading this - the delight in knowing that you're grateful I was reading your words, that you might be writing a book, the theologians in your house, rowing (because I randomly thought last night that I need to force myself to do a few minutes of this a few times a week before my time on the elliptical), the weather, and the self-talk! And I'm so jealous of those great books you're reading.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! (I'm going to hit you up soon for another dinner because it will never be often enough to see you all.) :-)
"The sound of wet Rice Krispies" 🤣 I laugh because I know...!
Also, Everything Sad Is Untrue: 😍😭
Also, I had admiration for Viola Davis before I read that book. Now my respect for her is through the roof.