If you enjoyed New Nigeria County and are looking for similar books that tackle social issues with humor and sharp commentary, here are a few recommendations: 1. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid This contemporary novel explores race, privilege, and the awkward intersections between personal relationships and societal expectations. It follows a young Black …
I downloaded the title for a book club and was very surprised that it was barely 3 hour long. I love long books or at least I do not like short stories, I feel I cannot form the connection with characters and the story comes to an end. Another thing, I had no clue what …
As the Black History Month approaches, book clubs look for books to honor the immense contributions, rich culture, and incredible resilience of Black individuals throughout history. This includes both books written for the Blacks and written by them. Over the period of my reading life, I have read many books that have opened my eyes …
Literature is not just about reading; it’s about connecting, understanding, and growing together.
The spooky season of Halloween is one of favorites for many people- it evokes a feeling different from the rest of the year in many ways and opens a doorway to the much-awaited festive holiday season leading to end of the year. October with its spooky scary and autumnal vibes is also a time for …
Published on July 21st, 2024 “Sicilians keep some of the best records in the world” – Jo Piazaa (The Sicilian Inheritance) Jo Piazza’s “The Sicilian Inheritance” brings to life two fascinating characters who share the same name—Serafina. One, affectionately nicknamed Fena, lives in a Sicilian village circa 1908, while the other, known as Sara, resides …
Umrao Jan Ada is a fine, historical piece of literature, the plot and characters of which have been loved by many generations. When it was announced that the Musical is making its way to Dallas, we group of friends re-arranged our busy schedules and reserved our seats to ensure we didn’t miss the play. We …
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a fictional biography of a Hollywood actress from 1950s – Evelyn Hugo, now a socially withdrawn but once a famous Hollywood icon, tells her life story to Monique, a routine, not so famous journalist. Evelyn goes over the retrospectives of her life, path and price …
Last thing I knew about myself was that I would enjoy Mathew McConaughey’s Greenlights – a gross, manly, “boys will be boys” kinda account! But this is not the only surprise this book held for me! I walked into this book knowing almost nothing about Mr. McConaughey except that I remembered him from Time to …
