Book: Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam by Sonsyrea Tate Genre: Memoir Publisher: University of Tennessee Press Publication date: 2005 (originally published 1997) Pages: 230 Source: Purchased Summary: Little X is the story of a girl who was … Continue reading →
I’m on track to write 50,000 words for the second month in a row (and I’m not counting blog posts!). And I’m off track and behind on just about every other aspect of life. It’s going to take some adjustment … Continue reading →
Book: The Grace of Silence by Michele Norris Genre: Memoir Publisher: Pantheon Books Publication date: 2010 Pages: 185 Source: Library Summary: Michele Norris set out to take a reporter’s look at the “unprecedented, hidden, and robust conversation about race taking place … Continue reading →
It’s Monday! What Are Your Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. Be sure to check out her post today to see her selections and the list of links to all the other participating bloggers. Read … Continue reading →
Book: The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry Genre: fiction, magical realism Publisher: Gallery Books Publication date: 2011 Pages: 272 Source: Library Summary: The title character in The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry is Ginny, a woman who would probably be placed on … Continue reading →
The Costume Trunk is a children’s picture book. Courtney and her friends discover the magical world of Paddywhack Lane where all they need is their imagination to have fun. As a member of From Left to Write book club, I received … Continue reading →