✨ B O O K R E V I E W ✨ Title: Still Believe In Love: A Mistaken Identity Romance Author: Mycah Edwards @mycahedwardsbooks My rate: 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎 Yasmere is a successful meteorologist who is looking for love in all the wrong men. Then she meets Xyleek, when she almost runs over him. He’s handsome, has great conversation but he’s just the dishwasher at her favorite restaurant. She wants someone who’s just as successful as her, so what can a dishwasher do for her? Xyleek is attracted to Yamere at first sight but he got something’s he’s hiding from her, he’s not exactly who she thinks he is. I really enjoyed this book and Yasmere & Xyleek’s story. At first, I was looking at Yas sideways because of how she kept writing Xy off lol but I was happy when she finally decided to give him a chance. Xy knew what he wanted and played no games to get Yas. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give the story away but I highly recommend 🤎 #brownbooknerd #bookreview #romancenovels #booklover #wellreadblackgirl #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readblackauthors #bookish #blackandbookish #booknerd
Hi, my name is Kyndal Baldwin and I am the founder of @bloomclubsocial a luxury women’s social & book club for minorities. Since young, I have always enjoyed reading and had dreams of finding a space where loving to read was celebrated and not frowned upon. Bloom’s mission is to shed light on the importance of being well read and cultured. Reading has so many positive affects on our cultures mental health and my goal was to expose that to our community. My second goal was to curate a space where luxury meets books! Bloom is also a social group who takes pride in socializing at luxury specialty events and establishments! I am happy to have created a space so pure! Be on the lookout for information on how to join, our upcoming inclusive events etc! Signed, Kyndal #bookclub #bookclubofinstagram #wellreadblackgirl #booktok #womensgroup
This bibliophile loved the DC Bookstore Crawl! I’ll save the rest for content for next week but there is a NEW BLACK OWNED BOOKSTORE IN WARD 8! It’s called Pages & Volumes and the owner @bookdbabecollective is a true gem! Pages & Volumes is located @oakandsycamore amongst other black owned businesses! Please go and support! You won’t be disappointed! Still reading! Still doing my We Got Books At Home Challenge just decided to show that We Got Books in our community today! Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Happy reading folks! #books #bibliophile #dc #reading #reader #pages #volumes #blackbooks #blackbooksmatter #blackbusiness #blackbookstores #ward8 #booksinthehood #wellreadblackgirl #blackwomenownedbusinesses #business #blackwomen #bookstagram #blackgirlbookstagram
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!!!✨Cafe Con Libros is one of my fave shops to visit even if I’m just browsing. I’m still checking off places from my indie bookstore list that has been steadily growing. I even have some to check out in other states now!
📖 ~ The Delectable Negro ~ Vincent Woodard • • • • • • #bookstagram #booktok #bookreview #bookrecommendations #booktherapybookclub #bookstagrammer #oprahsbooksclub #booksprout #bookstagramwrapped #booklover #books #r2bookclub #booknerd #bookaddict #bignovel #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #healing #blackgirls #blackgirlreads #wellreadblackgirl #reading #currentread #readingchallenge #reading #letters #blackauthors #blackauthorsofinstagram #blackauthorsmatter #readinglist
📖 ~ The Year of Magical Thinking ~ Joan Didion • • • • • • #bookstagram #booktok #bookreview #bookrecommendations #booktherapybookclub #bookstagrammer #grief #booksprout #bookstagramwrapped #booklover #books #r2bookclub #booknerd #bookaddict #bignovel #mustread #biography #healing #wellread #wellreadblackgirl #reading #currentread #readingchallenge #reading #joandidion #letters #literaryfiction #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #readinglist
📖 ~ The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison • • • • • • #bookstagram #booktok #bookreview #bookrecommendations #booktherapybookclub #bookstagrammer #oprahsbooksclub #booksprout #bookstagramwrapped #booklover #books #r2bookclub #booknerd #bookaddict #bignovel #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #healing #blackgirls #blackgirlreads #wellreadblackgirl #reading #currentread #readingchallenge #reading #ralphellison #letters #blackauthors #blackauthorsofinstagram #blackauthorsmatter
7th stop, @openbookspilsen Teachers, this is a hidden gem for you! Children’s books are…wait for it…FREE!!!! As many as you want! Adult books prices are based on suggested prices for you to donate. Check it out! #idbchi24 #teamindie #chilovebooks #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #blackgirlsreadchi #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #wellreadblackgirl
🧘🏿🤍Yoga off the Mat!🤍🧘🏿 Did you know yoga has EIGHT limbs and asana(poses) is only one of them!? Dhyana refers to meditation or sustained concentration. It’s the seventh limb of yoga, following Dharana (concentration). In dhyana, the practitioner focuses the mind on a single point, object, or concept, allowing thoughts to flow without attachment or distraction. This state of deep meditation leads to increased awareness, inner peace, and ultimately, self-realization. At @oosadiyawellness we offer virtual and in-person meditation services to help you get closer to your inner self! Website launching MAY 1st! Be sure to follow us! The book When Things Fall Apart has been a great tool for me to deepen my practice as well as a helpful guide on my journey towards non-attachment. Non-attachment in Sanskrit is often referred to as “Vairagya.” It’s a concept in yoga and other spiritual practices that emphasizes detachment outcomes. Vairagya involves cultivating a sense of equanimity and letting go of attachment to material possessions, relationships, and even one’s own ego. I’d love to know… What books are y’all reading right now!? • • • #livefromthechrysalis #oosadiyawellnessllc muvalovinyoga #yogainspiration #yogaeverydamnday #yogateacher #medition #semithebibliophile #bookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #blackyogi #blackgirlsdoyoga #selfcare #yogachallenge #namaste #yogajourney #selflove #yogaeverywhere #yogaofcolor #blackwomendoyoga
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Have you stopped by your local bookstore?! 👀 Here’s my lovely book haul from @politicsprose ✨ featuring THE LIGHT WE CARRY by @michelleobama and BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS by @harlemportland ✨ What else should I add to my TBR? #wellreadblackgirl #indiebookstore #indiebookstoreday #nowreading #tbr #tbrpile #readwithglory #BansOffOurBooks
So, I did a thing! In collaboration with @capoeticjustice, we curated a multimodal exhibit at the SD Central Library! Come join us for the opening reception! * * * Voices on the Inside, on exhibit at the San Diego Public Library from May 1-July 31, 2024, is an interactive and multimodal exhibit that engages visitors in active conversations around self-portrait poetry and photography, mass incarceration, gender-based violence, poverty, addiction, and mental illness. #TheScholarlySewist #HERstory #Scholar #ResearcHER #PhemmeD #PoeticJustic #BackToCollege #PhD #PhdStudent #PhdJourney #PhdLife #PublisheD #Dissertation #WellReadBlackGirl #BlackOwned #BlackBloggers #SanDiego #ThePhdStudent #DoctoraB #PleaseSayTheDR. #OOTD #BiCoastalLiving #TheSlowProfessor
6th stop @bookieschicago located on Chicago’s South Side, 104th & Western. Great deals and wonderful salespeople! #idbchi24 #teamindie #chilovebooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #blackgirlsreadchi #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #wellreadblackgirl
It’s Indie Bookstore Day!! Of course I had to make a trip to @thebookshopnashville #bookswithmichelle #bookclub #bookclubpick #bookclubreads #bookclubsofinstagram #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #bookclubfavorites #bookclubgirl #readdiversespines #romancereadersofig #shopindie #indiebookstoreday #independentbookstoreday
Weekend is booked up!! Stopped by @nowatnpl.hermitage to donate a bag of books and to check out the book sale. #bookswithmichelle #nashvillepubliclibrary #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #bookclubgirl #readdiversespines
4th and 5th stops: @seminarycoopbookstores and @57thstreetbooks #idbchi24 #teamindie #chilovebooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #blackgirlsreadchi #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #wellreadblackgirl
EXCERPT - “What is it with Gingers and Black people?” Malik cackles. “They can’t seem to stay away from each other. As if they want to just experiment and see what comes out.” - THE DEEPEST WELL Coming 2025.
Next stop: Powell’s Bookstore…I need a whole day for this place! #powellsbooks #teamindie #idbchi24 #chilovebooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #blackgirlsreadchi #wellreadblackgirl
Wow! What treat that the great @nancyjauthor is hosting my #ibdchi24 book crawl! Pick up a copy of her phenomenal book #thekindestlie! Review from yours truly to come, but you will not be disappointed! #blackbookstagram #blackauthorsmatter #blackfemalefiction # #blackbooks #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #blackgirlsreadchi #wellreadblackgirl
Stop 2: @dabookjoint OMG! Located in Boxville under the Green Line’s 51st stop, is a hidden gem! So cute and welcoming, go support! #teamindie #chilovebooks24 #ibdcchi24 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #blackbookstagram #blackgirlsreadchi #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #wellreadblackgirl
It all started with a poem about NYC. A Miss Joseph, at the time, was an English teacher at the Antigua Girls' High School gave her second form class the homework to write a poem. I had written one about a place my family went often as my mom had a store and would buy stock there. After Miss Joseph returned the poems, she told me that she liked my poem and that was all it took for me to start writing poetry. Over 30 years ago, lol. And it was as I was selecting poems to perform at an event that I realized that my poetry has a storytelling element. If it weren't for a teacher pointing out something at which I was good, I wouldn't have performed as a spoken word artist or written these book. All a child needs is someone to see the potential in them and give them room to grow. And Miss Joseph is one of the few teachers I remember their names. Thank you, Miss Joseph wherever you are in the world. (A repost from last year) #bookstagram #bookphotography #caribbeanauthors #caribbeanbooks #caribbeanlit #caribbeanreads #readcaribbean #caribbeanwriters #blackreaders #blackreads #blackbookstagram #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #blackwomenread #blackgirlsreadtoo #bookstack #bookstacklove
Don’t miss out! The incredible audiobook of @NotEnough.Book is 60% OFF until May 10 on @audiobooks Grab your audio copy of Everything Is Not Enough today! LINK IN PROFILE 💖🧡💚
Hey booksters! How are you participating in #indiebookstoreday? I’m doing the Chicagoland 2024 Indie Bookstore Day Challenge! I’ll bring you guys along with me! First stop: @sandmeyers_books #teamindie #chilovebooks #ibdcchi24 #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #blackgirlsreadchi #wellreadblackgirl #blackgirlsreadbookstoo
Let me just say first of all it took way too long for me to finish this book. It’s a good read. The main character is a little bit annoying and as a mom she definitely made me mad a few times with her decisions. This was a true suspenseful story and a page turner until the end. I might be vengeful but I wanted MORE, iykyk. Definitely adding the rest of this authors catalog to my tbr. 👮🏻♂️👩🦰👦🏻👩🏻🐠🚗 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #bookstagram #bookworm #books #booklover #bookreviews #bookcommunity #readersofinstagram #blackgirlswhoread #blackbookstagrammer #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #readersgonnaread #currentlyreading #hushlittlebaby #suzanneredfearn
…Flavor with a cocoa kinda flow 🎶 March gave us a group photo shoot with Black Woman Owned businesses in South Jersey and @collingswoodliving magazine. Thank you @idas_bookshop, we represented! 🙏🏾 🥰
Depois de uma semana de 17 dias, finalmente o FINDI 🙌🏾 🍾🌿 Descansar precisa ser uma prioridade no nosso plano de carreira e vida, eu tô falhando miseravelmente nisso nos últimos anos, mas sigo tentando! 🙏🏾🤍 #Relax #Leitura #wellreadblackgirl #fimdesemana #weekend
Next week!! I’m sitting down with this sweet soul to talk books and who knows what else #blackandbookish #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #chaoticbookreview #booksuggestions #readingrecommendations #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #moodreader #literaryloves #blacklovestories #blackromance
So grateful that @sr_toliver spent some time with my students, colleagues, and I today. Dr. Toliver talked about her AMAZING book 📚 and about her journey - past, present, and future in academia. As the semester is winding down and fatigue is setting in, my students were reinvigorated listening to Dr. Toliver and taking in the lessons. #TheScholarlySewist #HERstory #Scholar #ResearcHER #PhemmeD #BackToCollege #PhD #PhdStudent #PhdJourney #PhdLife #PublisheD #Dissertation #WellReadBlackGirl #BlackOwned #BlackBloggers #SanDiego #ThePhdStudent #DoctoraB #PleaseSayTheDR. #OOTD #BookClub #BiCoastalLiving #TheSlowProfessor #SoftAcademicLife
✨Cover Reveal - A Month of Sundays ✨ ✨ Release Date announcement coming soon Quiet artist Imani Wright finally has everything she’s prayed for, including a restart at life and an art career on the rise. As a part-time assistant to a celebrity seamstress, she’s met her fair share of entertaining figures as well, one of them being tennis legend DeAndre Harrison. They first met at a mutual acquaintence’s wedding more than four years ago, building an instant visceral connection that even Imani didn’t predict. The two have remained mutual acquaintances since then, something that DeAndre reluctantly accepts. But, DeAndre figures out just what to do to get her back in his life… #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #blacklovestories #blackromance #newrelease #authorsofinstagram
Book of the Month: Whew, this was a wild one! Alex and Josie, two women who share the same birthday, but vastly different lives are set on a collision course when Josie latches onto Alex in hopes of making a change in her life. Alex, a successful woman allows Josie into her life against her better judgment and the chaos that ensued gave me whiplash. As the title suggests, you can’t believe any of the characters and the story is told from the perspective of a mostly unreliable narrator. Overall this was an incredibly intriguing book with lots of twists and turns. I have to be honest, I’m still a little undecided about the outcome. Even so, an excellent read. #ashleyereads #bookstagram #audiobookstagram #wellread #wellreadblackgirl #bookreview #minibookreview
♡ arc review ♡ book: Courage to Love Again author: Kimberly Brown rating: ★★★★.5 thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩷 • • y’all I really enjoyed this book. it definitely had its sad moments but there was so much love, kindness, and encouragement present as well. Pascha’s family and her found family are really some great people. the way they loved on her, the patience they had with her, and the grace given to her…wow. such a blessing. Callum is a GOOD. MAN. I loved him pretty early on in the book lol. he was just so real. the way he loved and cared for his family, friends, and Pascha was amazing man. he is definitely a book husband, not a boyfriend 🤣 Avyn, Tia, and Blake were such good friends to Pascha. Avyn is my girl especially though. she really took care of Pascha even when she wanted and tried to refuse it. like no girl, you’re not doing this by yourself. she was so real. and yay for her getting it together with ole dude 🤭 there’s so much I could say about this book fr but I don’t wanna spoil it lol. I would recommend this book but please check tw/cw 🤍 • • congratulations on your first traditionally published novel @authorkimberlybrown 🫶🏽
I’ll have some real goodness to show you next week, like a real cover design, but for now I made something of my own in Canva for a little Friday fun! Does anyone know what these clues mean? Or the title of my next book? Or when it publishes? Drop a line in the comments! I have a box of advance copies and I might just pick someone from the comments at random to get an early read…🤔 #wellreadblackgirl #newbookalert #booksbooksbooks #writing #ilovebooks #romcombooks #spicybooks #readblackauthors #readblackwomen #booksbyblackauthors #amplifymelanatedvoices #amplifyblackvoices #blackgirlsmustdieexhausted #blackgirlsmustbemagic #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsmusthaveitall
My weekend read & Im soo excited about it!! 🤎 💬 WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS WEEKEND? #brownbooknerd #weekendreads #bookworm #wellreadblackgirl #readblackauthors #bookishbabe #blackandbookish #booklover #booknerd
Time for me to crack this one open to have it read in time for the meeting with @sisterreadsbookclub on May 5th. Have you read The Book of Lost Names?
What to say about "The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende❓ I finished this book several weeks ago but had to sit with it for a while before writing this review. 🤔 There are positive and negative take-aways. The author is a gifted storyteller❗ Like Ms Allende's other novels, this one does include some magical realism - which can be fun and/or interesting to play with in your mind. 🪄🔮 This novel grabbed me early on and I was excited to see where it would go. ✨ Then ... it lost me. 🫤 I love a story that takes me through multiple generations of a family - and this did that. 👍 There were certain characters that I wanted to know more about. I also enjoy reading books set in places that I am unfamiliar with. This one is (presumably) set in Chile and does include some political drama which I also like. 👍 The big problem was that none of the characters (who stuck around) were likeable or relatable. 💩 And the book lacked any sort of joy. 😖 If it's going to be sad, at least let me feel sad FOR someone. 🥴 I slogged through the last half hoping that it would turn around but it was not uplifting in any way. 😡 On one hand, I am glad that I read it - But I'm also glad that I got it for free from the library and I was more than ready for it to be over. 🏁 📸: Photos are of my niece. It's not super easy to get a 2 year old to execute your creative vision, but I love all these pictures. 😂🥰 . . . #TheHouseOfTheSpirits #readersofinstagram #bookworld #readstagram #instaread #booksbooksbook #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookish #bibliophile #reader #bookblogger #fortheloveofreading #whatiread #ilovebooks #WellReadBlackGirl #ReadDiverseBooks #WomenAuthors
Listen!! This new to me author did her thang ok!! I cannot wait to finish this series #blackandbookish #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #chaoticbookreview #booksuggestions #readingrecommendations #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #moodreader #literaryloves #blacklovestories #blackromance
This month’s companions 🤎 @caleb_anelson 🫱🏿🫲🏾 @livslittle
🌻My name is TBR🌻 If you don’t know which book you want to add to your TBR list, doing this will definitely help you out lol K- Kindred by @octaviaebutler I- I’m Glad My Mom Died by @jennettemccurdy A- Ace of Spades by @faridahlikestea N- Never Lie by @fmcfaddenauthor A- American Street by @ibizoboi Now I’m not saying that you should buy more books on your TBR list but… 👀 👀 You should definitely do it😬 #mynameintbr #tbrchallenge #booklover #blackgirlsreadtoo #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #namechallenge #tbrpile #tbr #kiana #bookmemes #bookstagram #bookstagramer #buymorebooks #bookfest #books
✨ Book Review ✨ All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Pub Date: June 6, 2023 Formats: Primarily audiobook with some physical reading Listen, this was my first taste of S.A. Cosby and it didn’t disappoint. The subject matter was a little heavy at times especially for someone who works with kids but it was still a captivating read. I loved picturing Titus coming back home and being elected sheriff in an area with such of a racist history. Like damn yall ran the only pharmacist out of town because she was black?!? (Also can we pause to talk about the fact Titus is fine AF. I just know it in my heart!😂😏) I even was transported back to my time as a police dispatcher as we learn of the horrific school shooting and subsequent standoff with the former student. But it gets even crazier as the story unfolds. I always feel that I would be the perfect detective in another life but this story definitely threw me and I did not predict the turn of events or the final suspect. Now I HAVE to go back to read Cosby’s other books! Also can we talk about Adam Lazarre-White’s soothing voice and amazing performance on the narration as well? He did that! Rating: 4.25 out of 5 ⭐️ What thriller should I read next? Drop your recs in the comments.
The Attic Child By: @lola.jaye Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARS “Although my story started a certain way, it ended with love.” Y’all this story really captured my heart and my full attention. This book took me on a Journey! I listened to the audiobook last week on @everand_us when I had to drive from Florida to Virginia and back. The narrators did an amazing job bringing the story to life and also kept me entertained on the drive. This book is a historical fiction with two different timelines. This book is also told in two different POVS by the main characters Lowra and Dikembe who both experienced similar trauma. The author did an amazing job writing this book. 👌🏾 QOTD: What’s some of your favorite historical fiction books? ********* #wellreadblackgirl #historicalfiction #fiction #fictionalbooks #📚
This was a wild read y’all 🫣 Satire yes but easily swap publishing for tv writers rooms and RF Kuang was hitting too close to home 👩🏽💻 10/10 recommend this book ✨ And as I was reading I wondered how this story would, or could, unfold between minority characters 👀 Someone should write that! 🙏🏽 But oh wait, we gotta have a wyt protagonist to help sell the thing 😉 📝 📖 Sadly though, even though Kuang speaks truth to power we all know nothing’s going to change… onto the next one! #bookstagram #yellowface #wellreadblackgirl #books
Working from home / freelance tips I’ve been freelancing for a fair few years now, but 2022 was a huge year of change which meant alot of moving, job changes, freelance life and working from different locations (well, different continents #romancereaders #romancebooks #bookworm #readersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #romanceauthors #bookstagram #blackauthorsmattertv #blackauthors #blackauthorsmatter #wellreadblackgirl #historicalfiction #bujocommunity #bookstagram #booklover #raedunn #loreleigown #smalltownromance #mixtapeseries #katsingleton #authorkatsingleton #foundedongoodbye #newadultromance #contemporaryromance #tracylorrainebooks #theealdspellcyclebommtour #wishlistwednesday #holidayglam #newyear #makeupblogger #makeupartistworldwide
Currently reading… Making a more concerted effort to read outside of my usual genre and I loved this cover so we’ll see how this goes lol What are y’all favorite horror stories? Synopsis: Celebrating a new generation of bestselling and acclaimed Black writers, The Black Girl Survives in This One makes space for Black girls in horror. Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology.
It may be small but it's home. Living on a small island on the edge of the Atlantic, it's common to see sun seekers. Those individuals who have booked a hotel, a guest house, or a cruise to escape the winter, even if it is for a few days. So, it's no surprise when some fiction set in the Caribbean is from the outsider's POV. It shows how different the environment and culture is from what they know. But what of the people who call paradise home? In spite of the obvious differences, we are no different from those who vacation in our home island. We fall in love, fall out of love, and seek our own version of happily ever after. That is what I write and will continue to write. Love in a small place. #blackromance #blackreaders #blackreads #blackbookstagram #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #blackwomenread #blackgirlsreadtoo #blackromancereaders #caribbeanauthors #caribbeanbooks #caribbeanwriters #caribbeanreads #diversereads #diversespines #readcaribbean #readromance #caribbeanromance #caribbeanfiction #Ilivewhereyouvacation #islandlife #caribbeanlifestyle
Happy Thursday yall! In the mood for some throwbacks? I got you covered! A few months ago I decided that I wanted to start collecting throwback romance novels. So when I found this collection of Kimani romance novels on eBay I knew I struck gold! So happy to dive back into the world of Kimani romance✨Comment below and tell me your favorite throwback romance novel! Happy reading!✨🩷 #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #blackgirlsreadtoo #bookcollector #bibliophile #romancereader
💭 : Did you watch Amanda Seales interview with Shannon Sharpe last night? I enjoyed it though parts were hard to watch. Part of reauthoring our narrative is setting the record straight and I feel like she did that. Because here’s the thing, some people won’t ever like us. And it has nothing to do with us and everything to do with their own projections. *not excusing when harm is caused* Which leads me to this dope short story collection I highly recommend ! “Weird Black Girls” is an entrancing collection of seven short stories that challenge conventional storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the Black experience through a lens that’s both unflinchingly honest and fantastically creative. Cotman’s stories are a testament to his skill in creating narratives that challenge, incite, and entertain, leaving readers spellbound by the intricacies of the human psyche and the nuances of Black identity. The strength of Cotman’s stories lies in unusual plot lines and the depth and richness of his characters. His narratives are brimming with characters who are wildly entertaining, each exuding their own idiosyncratic personalities. 👀 🤣 💃🏽 As a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cotman brings a raw authenticity to his writing, infusing his work with a vivid and palpable sense of place. His ability to craft stories that are at once eerie, imaginative, and emotionally resonant showcases his literary talent and his deep understanding of the human condition. This book took me on many an adventure and I enjoyed the ride! Shout out to you for being you in every room you enter. It gets increasingly harder and riskier to do in an often heartless world. Just never forget, to keep your heart (3 stacks 😉)! And never forget how many of us are living in our values and leading with heart! You’re never alone. Save & share this book recommendation with a weird Black girl who would love it! • • • #LiterapyNYC #shortstorywriter #shortstorycollection #weirdblackgirls #elwincotman #scribnerbooks #booksilove #20booksbyblackfolx #wellreadblackgirl #diversespines #diversereads #scifibooks #blackwomenread #blackbookstagram
Currently reading 🥰🥰 #blackandbookish #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #chaoticbookreview #booksuggestions #readingrecommendations #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #moodreader #literaryloves #blacklovestories #blackromance
✨️ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ✨️ 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨 Pub Date: 02.21.2023 👉🏽 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬! 𝚀𝙾𝚃𝙳: 𝙸𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚏? 💭📚 Loteria by Cynthia Pelayo is a blend of Latin American folklore and contemporary horror that immerses readers in a world of chilling tales and haunting imagery. Pelayo's deep understanding of Latin American history enriches each story, offering a unique perspective on classic fairy tales and urban legends. From the eerie to the captivating, each narrative explores a different facet of horror, ensuring there's something to appeal to every reader's taste. With its inclusion of poetry and verse, Loteria showcases Pelayo's versatility as a writer, while the appendix provides fascinating insights into the inspiration behind each tale. Whether you're a fan of horror, folklore, or simply a good old-fashioned mystery, this book has something for everyone. . . . . . . . . . . . 🔖: #loteriacards #loteriabook #cynthiapelayo #horror #bookreviews #bookreview #shortstories #shortstory #latinxauthors #booksofinstagram #bookish #igreads #igbooks #hispanicauthors #RepresentationMatters #BookstagramCommunity #BookLoversUnite #instabooks #blackgirlswhoread #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #blackgirlsreading
On Wednesday’s we write . . . Having discernment comes with being honest with ourselves as well. And to be honest, that can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow. When you know you’re holding onto a person or situation for the sake of familiarity and comfort, what do you do? When your habits that kept you safe in one season are now detrimental in this season, how do you severe that version of you? After you pause, reflect, and journal, hit the link in the bio to submit your diary entry. As always , you can submit anonymously or be yourself. It’s #safetounpack here GABW. #diaryofagabw #blackplantmom #blackgardeners #wordsofadvice #healingcommunity #explore #healingjourney #cultivatecommunity # #wednesdaywellness #intentionaljoy #selfawareness #lifecoachtips #lifecoaching #blackyogis #maymentalhealthawareness #mindbodysoul #personaldevelopment #lifelessons #growthmindset #zenmode #mindsetmatters #attachmentstyles #journalingprompts #journalideas #wellreadblackgirl #blackcreators
letting God hold the pen, anticipating the beautiful story ahead. • • #blackteachersmatter #blackgirlsteach #teachermisery #teacherspayteachers #blackteachertravel #blackeducator #wellreadblackgirl #foryoupage #fyp
New Book Alert‼️📚 (Just Finished) OURS is one of the best books, from start to finish! I absolutely enjoyed this novel and the fullness of it. The author did a brilliant job of weaving the characters together and tying up all loose ends that may have appeared. The story itself is beautifully narrated, as Ms. Abbott-Pratt never disappoints! This is most certainly a must read (or listen)! So glad I did!!! 🙌🏾 Worth EVERY page (it’s a bit on the long side!) 😉 And get this, the main character’s name is Saint!!! We’d already decided on our son’s name months before this book was even released, which happened to be on my momma’s birthday, Feb. 20th! ✨ #bookaddict #wellreadblackgirl #wellreadwoman #blackauthors #booklover #bookrecommendations #ours
Reigning Words Book Club Live!! BOOK REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: Join Reigning Words Book Club live this week as we discuss BOW DOWN by Masterpiece, who joins us in the discussion. Read along with us so you can join in. Tabitha 💋 #contemporaryromance #blackbookblogger #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #blackauthorsmatter #historicalfiction #blackwomensfiction #writerscommunity #blackindieauthors #blackgirlsreadtoo #blackauthorsofig #blackgirlmagic #blackauthors #blackbookreviewer #bibliophile #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #blackauthorsmatter #historicalblackfiction #readers #readersofig #bookstagram #books #writersofinstagram #littlesubmissive
If you're like me and don't mind waiting for a book (sometimes I just can't wait and I do break down and purchase it😉), your local library can save you a TON of money! And, their convenient digital apps (Libby and Hoopla) make listening to audiobooks (or downloading ebooks) a breeze. 📚 Who else uses their local library to fulfill their reading needs? #readinggirl #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #bookreader #wellreadblackgirl #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booklovers #audiobookstagram #audiobooks #audiobooklover #audiobooklistener
Currently reading… Got me like whatttttt?!! 😲 What’s a book that left you feeling shocked? ————— #ReadDiverseBooks #blackqueenswhoread #BookAddicted #BookishLove #BookishLife #ReadMoreBooks #BooksAreMyLife #ForTheLoveOfBooks #ReaderForLife #BlackLiteratureMatters #ReadingMatters #BookNerds #ReadBooks #BookRomantics #WellReadBlackGirl #BlackFictionAddiction #Booknerdigan #Bookworms #BookObsessed #BookAholics #CertifiedBookBabe #readersofIG #booklovers #blackbookclubsmatter #ReadBooksAndChill #bookclubs #blackbooksmatter #proudbooklovers #bookclubselection #thereadingblackgirls
Book 13. Ubuntu is an African philosophy meaning “humanity towards others.” The author, who is also Desmond Tutu’s granddaughter, uses anecdotes, many from Truth and Reconciliation Commission (with the Google search), to teach about humanity and how we’re all connected in ways that allow us to practice empathy, embrace diversity, and make big impacts through small acts of kindness, respect, and understanding. Although it isn’t a book about religion, the ideas presented can be backed up with scripture. #whatismelreading
Was recommended the last book, "Black Girls Must Have It All," but was NOT informed that it was part of a trilogy🤦🏾♀️So, after reading the last, it took something away from the first two (which I NATURALLY had to go back and read). This is definitely NOT a series you should read out of order. 📚 Who else must complete a book series once they've started it? #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booklover #audiobookstagram #audiobooks #audiobooklover #audiobooklistener #diversebooks #readinggirl #wellreadblackgirl #readingcommunity
It's official, #MicaiahJohnson has been added to my auto-buy/must-read anything they write author list ✨️💫 ✌🏽💗🖖🏿 @b2weird book club always brings out tens across the board for book recommendations and author love! After reading #TheSpaceBetweenWorlds I wondered how a follow up book could top it, but #ThoseBeyondTheWall does that and adds so many more layers and depth to the world and characters. The story picks up 10 years after the events in the first book with Mr Scales as the main protagonist, focusing on life in Ashton as a runner but when a friend is mysteriously killed, Mr Scales is determined to solve it which brings together an unlikely team including several characters we met previously. I had such a fun time reading, the characters were giving me all the angsty, complex, and morally grey realness, plus the audiobook narrated by Angel Pean brought such an extra vibe to the story. 💌 Huge thanks to @b2weird and @delreybooks for having me on this #b2wtours book tour! I can't wait for whatever @micaiahthewriter writes next! What author's are on your auto-buy list? .
Mini #bookhaul (is it mini?!) at @barnesandnoble with my #birthday gift cards 🙌🏾 BOG50 was a blessing... now waiting for the next big hardcover sale to use the rest of my gift cards!! What books have you picked up recently? Have you read any of these titles? #buildingmylibrary #20booksbyblackfolx #readingeverybodyblack #readblack #readblackauthors #diversespines #blackbookshelf #blackgirlreads #blackgirlsreadtoo #wellreadblackgirl #blackbookstagram #reader #bookstagram
First read of 2024, finished ✔️ So happy to be in the reading practice again. This book was so beautiful, I cried a few times. The main theme here was you might be delayed, but you will never be denied. I want to be more intentional about reading more this year. 🤞🏾 #booklover #booknerd #blackauthors #blackbookstagram #wellreadblackgirl #blackwomenwriters
Happy Wednesday! ✨ There’s a radiant glow that comes from within when your confidence is rooted in self-belief rather than seeking validation from others. ❤️ Keep shining, keep empowering, and remember, you are the architect of your own success. 💪 @ #Empowerment #SelfBelief #neworleans #nola #neworleanswriters #bookstagram #neworleansbooks #nola #nolabooks #nolawriters #blackauthors #spicyromance #romancenovels #booktok #bookseries #blackart #nolareads #nolareads #nolagirlsread #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #girlswhoread #prettygirlsread #nolaexpressionsbookclub #lovetoread #bookgirlmagic #blackauthors #fyp #foryourpage #nolaexpressionsbookclub #blackgirlswrite #authoress #prettygirlswrite
♡ arc review ♡ book: Out of Office author: A.H. Cunningham rating: ★★★★ thank you to NetGalley and Afterglow for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review 🩵 • • these characters were not expecting to fall in love. both had plans and were on paths that they believed would not work together. but love doesn’t really seem to care about all of that lol. a workaholic and an ex-workaholic may not seem like the best match but these two were so obviously made for each other. the love, care, patience, and understanding that they show each other…yeah 🥹 I wasn’t a fan of Adri holding back on Gen for as long as he did with that “secret” but I can understand that he is on his healing journey and wasn’t quite okay with talking about it just yet. I do like that it didn’t lead to a third act breakup. if you know me, you may know how much I strongly dislike those lol. yay for not having one in this 🥰 make sure you take care of yourself so that you can be the best you for everyone/everything else. love on you. show up for yourself first. thank you @ A.H. for the reminder to prioritize yourself and what you need. the history lessons were also nice to have. if you aren’t familiar with either place, be ready to learn some pretty cool and interesting information! • • also, @ahcwrites you and the stories you share with us are gifts. congratulations on this latest release 🫶🏽
It’s almost time for the cover reveal, y’all. Watch this space. If you’re signed up for my newsletter, you have an early surprise 🥰 If you haven’t, now might be a good time to 😉 (Link in bio!) #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #blacklovestories #blackromance
Content is the heart of your online presence, and that means you need to consistently provide valuable information. Having a blog on your website will help you deliver value to your potential customers, build trust, and foster meaningful connections that may allow you to collaborate with other businesses on new projects. When you provide valuable content, you also keep your audience engaged; which is a great way to grow your business and social media influence. • • #blkcreatives #wellreadblackgirl #dmvwriter #blackwomanwriter #writers #blackwriters #dmvhost #dmvmoderator #blackgirlswrite #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #blackentrepreneurs #dei #diversityequityinclusion #multiculturalmarketing #contentmarketing #blackjournalists #blackwomenentrepreneurs #blackownedbusinesses #smallblackownedbusinesses #blackcreatives #creativeagency #contentwriters #blackcopywriters #writingskills #writingtips #rhodestowritingtips #rhodestowritingagency
Listen!!! When I say Iesha did her big one with this book!! I ain’t gone lie I lowkey was rushing to get to Kinsley but honey Zarah said let me pop my shit real quick!! Her and Kane 😮💨 I adore them both #blackandbookish #blackgirlsread #wellreadblackgirl #bookishthoughts #bookishbehavior #chaoticbookreview #booksuggestions #readingrecommendations #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #moodreader #literaryloves #blacklovestories #blackromance
Congrats @deedyer267 🙌🏾 UNDIPLOMATIC is out in the world! Deesha, you shine a light on what’s possible when you believe deeply in yourself and have a clear vision 💜 I know your story will inspire so many people, especially young Black girls!!! Y’all, check out the 1st episode of my new podcast 🎙️🎙️🎙️WELL-READ with GLORY EDIM. Deesha and I talk about everything - from what it means to write a memoir to finding your tribe! Plus, we have a beautiful opening poem from @alexalaurel 💜 Listen via @applepodcasts 🎙️ Link in bio 🔗 #wellreadblackgirl #debutbook #podcast #blackwritersmatter
✨The Great Alone Book Review✨ This is a book of two halves; if the first part of the book was like the second half, this would have been my first five star read of the year! The beginning of this book was extremely slow, to the point where I considered DNFing. However, I gave The Great Alone more patience than I normally do with books, mainly because The Nightingale is one of my favourite books ever, so I couldn’t fathom the same author writing a book I couldn’t get through. And I’m so glad that my patience paid off because the second part of this book was pretty flawless! The Great Alone is a semi-autobiographical book that follows the Allbright family’s move to the Alaskan wilderness and the ensuing challenges they face there. This story had it all, from the vivid descriptions of land and its stark beauty to the depiction of the PTSD ex-army men and women face. For me, the strongest part of this book was the wonderful mother daughter relationship. The mother in this book, Cora, was a deeply flawed woman to the point where I was criticising her every move. But the character growth she showed was impeccable. She won me over in the end. I loved being able to accompany Leni (the daughter) as she came of age and learned to call Alaska her home. For a young girl, she faced so many challenges but her strength was so inspiring. I’m slowly making my way through Kristin’s work. Next up, I’ll be reading The Women (once I break my book buying ban). For now, The Great Alone is a book I highly recommend as long as you don’t mind a super slow opening. It gets 4.25🚨 Question of the Day - How long do you give a book before giving up on it?
#QOTD What will you be reading this week? I’ll go first…Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr. . . . . . . . . . #currentread #currentlyreading #teaandcurrentlyreading #booksandtea #paperbacks #whatiamreading #bookishpost #bookishcommunity #readingcommunity #blackandbookish #readblackauthors #readblackbooks #goodblackreads #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #bookcommunity #booklover #wellreadblackgirl #goodreads