This week has brought a lot of challenging news stories and I’ve chosen to mostly stay off the internet and avoid TV news, which means I’ve had a lot of time to read and binge Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix. How have you been avoiding all the negativity this week?
This week, I’m excited to share some very interesting books. In celebration of Juneteenth, we are starting the week reading books about slavery. I’m also sharing another presidential biography and a fantastic upcoming release by one of my favorite authors!
Here’s the books I’m looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images below:
RWL Reading Challenge – Week 25: About Slavery
The 1619 Project
by Nicole Hannah-Jones
Posting on Tuesday, June 17th
Starting with an award-winning essay the author wrote, this book travels from the very first slave ship to land on American soil to recent matters. If you think you have no racial bias, I challenge you to read this book. I would also suggest the audio version to hear the contributors read their own words!
We have read so many great books featuring slavery in the past few years. Instead of sharing suggestions for various genres this week, I’d like to share a list of some of my favorites:
- Twelve Years A Slave
- The Color Purple
- The Invention of Wings
- The Hemingses of Monticello
- The Seamstress of New Orleans
Martin Van Buren
Posting on Instagram Thursday, June 19th
I knew absolutely nothing about the 8th president before listening to this book. He really was unremarkable in general, but this book did show me some interesting points in his presidency and life I think you’ll find interesting, too!
Sponsored Read – Week 25
The Forget-Me-Not Library
by Heather Webber
Posting on Saturday, June 21st
I always get excited for Heather Webber’s work and this one did not disappoint! Featuring her signature magical realism and bird symbolism, this book delivers small-town romance, humor, and real-life drama that will make you fall in love with the town of Forget-Me-Not…and the author. You won’t want to put this one down!
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What I’m Reading
- Current print book: Marrying the Ketchups, Jennifer Close
- Current audio book: That’s On Me, Mike McHargue
- Book I’m most looking forward to: My Friends, Fredrik Backman
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