White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism Author: Robin DiAngeloGenre: Non-fictionRead if: you've ever asked yourself "what's the big deal about race?" Synopsis: Sociologist Robin DiAngelo writes an introduction to how white people fit into race and racism. A white woman herself, she uses this perspective to talk about …
The Bear and the Nightingale Author: Katherine ArdenGenre: Fantasy, Historical FictionTrigger Warnings: Heavy religious dialogue. Read If: You are fascinated by mythology and folklore Synopsis: Set in medieval Russia, we watch little Vasilisa (Vasya) grow up in a rural village thriving with little spirits and guardians. The people of the village are very loyal to …
Hello there! My name is Renée, and I am the twenty-something, New York-dwelling bookworm behind this blog! During the day I am a student, currently working towards my Master of Public Health title at Columbia University. I wanted to use this website as a resource for all those who are interested in community health. Here …
Sadie Author: Courtney SummersGenre: YA FictionTrigger Warnings: pedophilia, sexual abuse, abusive parents, murder. Read If: You like true crime podcasts. (Particularly great for Serial fans) Goodreads synopsis: A missing girl on a journey of revenge. A Serial―like podcast following the clues she's left behind. And an ending you won't be able to stop talking about. Sadie …
Every Moment and Not a Second More Author: Natalie HansonGenre: Fiction /Science FictionRead if: you want some great and complex character relationshipsTrigger warning: Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation Goodreads Synopsis: In 2012, scientists used the world’s largest machine to slam matter together and discover ‘The God Particle’. At the same time the universe sends Emily, a …
Welcome to the book tour for “The Childless Ones,” the debut novel of Cam Rhys Lay! “The Childless Ones” will be released November 12, but you can preorder your copy now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The Childless Ones Author: Cam Ryhs LayGenre: Fiction Summary: TWO WORLDS...TWO ALTERNATING NARRATIVES...A REALIST RELATIONSHIP DRAMA...AN EPIC FANTASY... …
