By Heather A. 5 out of 5 stars ★★★★★ Synopsis: Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tricks, sleights of … Continue reading REVIEW: The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
By Tqwana B. 5 out of 5 stars ★★★★★ Synopsis: I’ve spent years holed up in the deepest, darkest parts of the city, fighting to keep Death and her Poochas from crossing the dead back to the living. My skill with a blade is bested only by my menace, my despair, my anguish – the … Continue reading A Return Trip: DUTCH by Madhuri Pavamani
We’ve come to the end of our Chamber of Secrets reread with Shelfie. Thanks so much for reading with us, commenting, and Tweeting. Who’s ready for Part 3? Catch up with Part 1 and Part 2 here. This week, we’re going into the Chamber and facing the Heir of Slytherin to save Ginny Weasley. March … Continue reading Chamber of Secrets Re-Read, Part 3
It’s week 2 of our Chamber of Secrets reread with Shelfie. We hope you’ve been reading along with us. If you missed part 1 – catch up here: Part 1. And check out our cool post on some of Tqwana’s favorite Harry Potter fan art. Also, don’t miss Heather’s re-cap of her own re-read from … Continue reading Chamber of Secrets Re-read Part 2: Chapters 7-12
By Tqwana B. We have come to the end of Black History Month 2016. And as usual, most of mainstream focused only on slavery, MLK, and the Civil Rights movement. Maybe a bit of Malcolm X and Sojourner Truth. And in case you missed it, here’s a likely example of the results of that tried … Continue reading Black History Month #FridayReads
Around the World in 80 Books 