March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility. In honor of today, here’s a list of books that celebrate Trans people. I hope that I get to read some of these soon.
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Novels with Multiple Narratives
I found the list on the above linked article interesting. They are stories told by more than one person.
I was reminded of a book I had read a while ago and I had forgotten its title. I spent a while looking for it. Finally found it!
This list has some interesting books on it. I look forward to reading many of them.
For Allies Who Want to Do Better
For allies who want to do better
The above linked article tells about books to help allies do better. I am sorry about the font and color of the list of books below, but I seem to have difficulties changing them. They do look like they would be good books, though.
‘The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in The Age of Colorblindness ‘
Michelle Alexander
‘Parable of the Sower‘
Octavia E. Butler
‘So You Want To Talk About Race‘
Ijeoma Oluo
‘This Bridge Called My Back‘
Writings by Radical Feminists of Color
‘Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations about Race‘
Beverly Daniel Tatum
‘We Are Not Yet Equal: Understanding Our Racial Divide‘
Carol Anderson and Tonya Bolden
‘White Fragility‘
Robin DiAngelo
‘How To Be An Antiracist‘
Ibram X. Kendi
‘God’s Bits of Wood‘
Ousmane Sembène
‘They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South‘
Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
Most Anticipated books of 2022
According to Goodreads, the books in the above linked article are the most anticipated books of 2022.
I am interested in several of them. The one about Agatha Christie’s 11 day disappearance looks interesting, as does the book that is described as a cross between Rebecca and Mexican Gothic.
It looks like 2022 will be a great year for reading, judging by this list. Happy reading!
Short New Books
Short new books
It’s that time of year again. Goodreads puts out a list of short books for those who are falling behind on their annual reading challenge. The above linked article shows the list. It came out in October, but I’m just getting around to posting it now. I hope you were able to meet your 2021 goals, and this list might help you get a jump start on 2022.
I’ve read one of them, started a second, and have a few more. I put some on hold at the library, too. It’s a pretty good list with some great ideas for your next read.
Book Club Picks
The above linked article has a list of books for book clubs. I hadn’t heard of any of these books, so I’m curious about what others think about them. None of my book clubs would be likely to pick any of these, but I always like recommendations.
WIN ME SOMETHING BY KYLE LUCIA WU
BLUE-SKINNED GODS BY SJ SINDU
RADIANT FUGITIVES BY NAWAAZ AHMED
TWELVE TRIBES: PROMISE AND PERIL IN THE NEW ISRAEL BY ETHAN MICHAELI
THE FAMILY CHAO: A NOVEL BY LAN SAMANTHA CHANG (FEBRUARY 1, 2022)
THE ACTUAL STAR BY MONICA BYRNE
WHEN GHOSTS COME HOME BY WILEY CASH
THE 9.9 PERCENT: THE NEW ARISTOCRACY THAT IS ENTRENCHING INEQUALITY AND WARPING OUR CULTURE BY MATTHEW STEWART
OLGA DIES DREAMING BY XOCHITL GONZALEZ (JANUARY 4, 2022)
Children’s Picture Books and Novels
Children’s picture books and novels
There are a lot of great children’s books listed in the above linked article. Unfortunately for those of us in the USA, these seems to be British books, and the prices are listed in pounds. The list is worth looking at, though. Some of the books look wonderful.
Banned Book Week
Banned Book Week for 2021 is September 26 through October 2. Jason Reynolds is the honorary inaugural chair for the event. The link above gives more information.
There are so many banned books that are worth reading. Take a look at why the book was banned. There are so many reasons and many are no longer valid.
Do a search for banned books and find something worthwhile to read. Some great books are on the list.
Getting Ready for Fall Semester
I will be taking 15 units in the Fall. Three of the 5 instructors have posted the reading lists for the semester already. It starts on August 23, so this is plenty of time to get the books and get started.
One of the books is on Kindle Unlimited, so that was easy and free. Two of the other books are on Kindle for less than $1 each. Also good. I had to rent one textbook and purchase two paper books. All are within reason on the prices. Great! One class has no books that are required. This either means we will get handouts or the online textbook will be included in the price of the class.
I am still waiting to hear what I’ll be reading for the other two classes. There is plenty of time to gather the information and order the books, but I would rather be prepared.
I have gotten halfway through one of the books, so I at least know the plot. Some of the others that I had to purchase are short stories, so I have to wait for the syllabus to come out to know if we will read all of the stories, or just some.
Fall semester will be one that is heavy reading, so I would love to get ahead. One we get underway, a lot of the anxiety will pass, but from now until classes start, I’ll be on the edge of my seat.
Red Hot Romance for July
The books discussed in the above linked article look like they will be great fun to read. I have a few of them and I follow several of the authors that are listed. I may have to schedule some fun reading in this summer, just to include some of these. It’s a short list, so it should be doable.
It Happened One Summer
by Tessa Bailey
While We Were Dating
by Jasmine Guillory
Isn’t It Bromantic?
by Lyssa Kay Adams
Heartbreak for Hire
by Sonia Hartl
Incense and Sensibility
by Sonali Dev
Too Good to Be Real
by Melonie Johnson
bookworm at the gym 