They say don't judge a book by its cover but frankly that's rude to book cover designers. Like authors work hard producing the interiors of their books, cover designers flex their artistic muscles to create exteriors that not only represent the soul of the story, but look good enough to buy. Like with any commodity […]
Black joy is all about inspiring, uplifting and supporting Black culture(s)! It's far past time to move beyond simply rehashing the traumatic history of Blackness in North America, and celebrate the strength, beauty and fullness of Black lives worldwide now and throughout history. Here's my recommendation for "a book celebrating Black joy": It's Not All […]
Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week is an annual event meant to spread awareness and acceptance of aromantic identities. It's an opportunity to spread information about issues aromantic people face, but also a time to celebrate. For some people, getting struck by cupid's arrow is a hard pass and that's okay! If […]
As a mom, I jumped on the opportunity to share recommendations for a book told from a child's point of view. My 3.5 year old's perspective on the world is a cross between optimistic, steadfast and downright bizarre but it is also always refreshing to see the world through his eyes. Like this morning when […]
By Des'Ree Transgender (trans) people have existed for centuries but their existence has only become more prominent in mainstream media in recent years. Even though this is a positive shift in an inclusive direction, there is still a large gap in representation for Black trans folks. Yes, TV shows such as POSE, Legendary and We're […]
What a wonderful way to begin the year 2023 than with the category “A book about friendship”. While most friendships thrive and may even last a lifetime, there are a few that do not run a smooth course. Well, friends do not come in a one-size-fits-all format. It is but natural then that the topic […]
Winter is one of the best times to slow down, keep warm and share stories. Check out these new and upcoming releases by Indigenous authors from January to March 2023! Where possible for Indigenous authors and illustrators, I have included their nation next to their name in brackets. Books for children Father Eagle and the […]
Judith Merril was born on January 21, 1923. This year would have been her 100th birthday. She passed away in 1997, but she left an immense impact on the world of science fiction, speculation and fantasy. Merril was a fan, author, editor, critic and mentor. She published four novels, over 30 short stories, 20 anthologies, […]
Another year has passed and another Reading Challenge has ended. Since passionate readers don't really take breaks, the 2023 Reading Challenge is already underway. 2022 was a great year so let's do a brief round up. Last year, we hosted 12 Reading Challenge events that were viewed by 362 people. Events were also replayed 192 […]
For the past several years, I've scoured annual critics' choices for books and compiled a list of the cookbooks that were mentioned most frequently. Each year these book lists provide a tiny snapshot of the world through books about food. For example, in 2020, the list was all about baking, a true reflection on how […]