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 long-awaited Thanksgiving was taken real easy at our home this year. We have been travelling this year so we decided to take this is a complete stay-at-home break. In the past years, we either invited people to our home or were invited and it always got busy one way or other. Just as a …
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 …
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 …
I have considered myself to be quite broadminded, aware person who would not tolerate discrimination based on color, religion, gender or any other proclivity that people may hold dear. However when I look at my-“mindful”-self before reading the book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, my the then take on the color-based discrimination appears to …
