Literary Fiction by People of Color discussion
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Faith wrote: "My review of Night Theater by Vikram Paralkarhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I have also read Night Theater.
I found this a hypnotic tale with a fable-like feel.
I enjoyed how this short get up the tension/suspense and made it a delightful page-turner read for me a stormy day.
Faith, that book looks great *adding another to the TBR*
Lata wrote: "Faith, that book looks great *adding another to the TBR*"I hope you like it. It was certainly different.
My review of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, about missing children in India.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Night Theater is reminding me of another book that I cannot place. A similar-ish theme (bringing the dead back) and I think whatever book I'm thinking of also took place in India or Pakistan. Does anyone have any idea what I'm thinking of? I honestly had to remind myself that this was new more than once b/c I kept thinking "I've already read this."
Faith wrote: "My review of Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, about missing children in India.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
This made the longlist for the Women's Prize and I wasn't interested from the description I read, but your review makes me much more interested now.
A FORTUNE FOR YOUR DISASTER, a book of poems by Hanif Abdurraqib. I don’t read or listen to much poetry and I certainly don’t consider myself qualified to assess any poem’s quality. I can say, however, that the imagery in some of these poems took my breath away, made me gasp out loud once or twice and even brought tears to my eyes once. On the other hand, some of them did not evoke an emotional response, or even much of an intellectually appreciative nod, from me. HA read his own poems and I appreciated his incidental comments and personal remarks throughout the narration.
A Black Women's History of the United StatesI recently finished by Diana Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross, two Black historians.This was a very inspiring, informative and enlightening book.
The chapters were organized in chronological order but based on major events/historical time period based on the history according to a Black women’s perspective.
While each chapter will start off with a history/actions of a bold action by a Black women (whose name may be familiar) but goes on to introduce you to women who are not often known/acknowledged in history books. Definitely shows the contributions everyday women made to ensure the freedom, liberty, and equality of Black women.
Recently finished Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu.I will be expecting this book to be best-of-the-year and award lists.
I found this book to be brilliantly inventive in format and the author deftly handles the sharp prose, biting humor and the heartbreaking honesty as he tackles Asian stereotypes and it means to be an American.
Beverly wrote: "Recently finished Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu.I will be expecting this book to be best-of-the-year and award lists.
I found this book to be brilliantly inven..."
Here here! (Or hear hear - I'm a bit confused on that.....)
My review of Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick: Stories from the Harlem Renaissance by Zora Neale Hurstonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished New Suns: Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color an anthology of Speculative Fiction from various ethnic groups around the world. A mixed bag but it was better than I expected with more stories that I really liked than not. Any perceived uneveness in the book is due to a tone shift from story to story ranging from amusing and ironic to very dark and serious. My review here
Monica wrote: "Just finished New Suns: Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color an anthology of Speculative Fiction from various ethnic groups around the world. A mixed bag but it was bette..."Monica -
Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comments.
I have this book sitting on my kindle - I need to move it up the queue.
I'm currently re-reading Face of an Angel by Denise Chavez. This engaging novel tells the story of Soveida Dosamantes and her life in the Southern New Mexican town of Agua Oscura. It is a novel to be read by book clubs.
My review of How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsahttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A near seven-year reading journey has come to an end with my completion of Collected Essays of James Baldwin.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "My review of The Henna Artist by Alka Joshihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I finished this book last month. I great read 👍🏿. This book will stay with me for a long time. Enjoy Reading, 📗
La Tonya wrote: "My Review of Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
One of my favorite books. I’ve read it three times, so far!
I recently finished Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli and thought it was really good. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Highly recommend 99 Nights in Logar by Jamil Jan Kochai. I liked it in so many ways that I'm too tongue-tied to say why ;) This happens to me a lot. It doesn't have a very high GR rating, but much of what people didn't like is exactly what I liked he most. Here's my review.
I highly recommend: Conjure Women. Author Afia Atakora is a gifted new writer/storyteller.
Trudy wrote: "I highly recommend: Conjure Women. Author Afia Atakora is a gifted new writer/storyteller."I enjoyed it as well. Curious to see what she has planned next.
I've just finished Tea by the Sea by Donna Hemans, moving back and forth between Jamaica (the country) and Brooklyn, NY. Beautifully written.
I highly recommend
Sinful Intentions by Crystal Rhodes for a fun light read to release stress without too much thought. Enjoy Reading, 📚
La Tonya wrote: "I highly recommend Sinful Intentions by Crystal Rhodes for a fun light read to release stress without too much thought. Enjoy Re...""a fun light read to release stress without too much thought"—I think I need ALL the books I read to be like that. : )
I am sure you have already read all of these, but I thoroughly enjoyed The Nickel Boys, Homegoing, In West Mills, The Underground Railroad, and Sag Harbor.
Rashad wrote: "I am sure you have already read all of these, but I thoroughly enjoyed The Nickel Boys, Homegoing, In West Mills, The Underground Railroad, and Sag Harbor."Thanks for reminding me to read Sag Harbor! I've been planning to for years!
Read and strongly recommended: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett—couldn't put it down, couldn't stop highlighting, couldn't sleep without seeing this story resolved. Felt guilty enjoying the beauty of it when there was so much trauma involved but there's also joy. Simply brilliant.
I get such a thrill when I discover an under-the-radar young author. If you haven't heard of Edwin Cotman, and you like speculative-ish short stories from authors like Kelly Link or Karen Russell, I predict you will love his Dance On Saturday like I do. My review.
Great review...I just started it and I'm enjoying so far.
Mocha Girl wrote: "Great review...I just started it and I'm enjoying so far."Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying the book.
Nadine wrote: "I get such a thrill when I discover an under-the-radar young author. If you haven't heard of Edwin Cotman, and you like speculative-ish short stories from authors like Kelly Link or Karen Russell, ..."I am looking forward to reading this collection.
I have only heard good things about this colletion.
Yeah! to small/indie presses for publishing diverse work.
Faith wrote: "Mocha Girl wrote: "Great review...I just started it and I'm enjoying so far."Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying the book."
I will be starting this book in another week.
After seeing the author at a online reading/interview I knew I would be reading this book!
Carole wrote: "Read and strongly recommended: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett—couldn't put it down, couldn't stop highlighting, couldn't sleep without seeing this story resolved. Felt guilty enjoying the beaut..."Carole -
You are going to have me re-arranging by book pile.
I’m about a third of the way through “Vanishing Half” and it is thought-provoking and engrossing at the same time. Loving it so far.
Beverly wrote: "Carole wrote: "Read and strongly recommended: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett—couldn't put it down, couldn't stop highlighting, couldn't sleep without seeing this story resolved. Felt guilty enj..."It'll be worth it! If it helps, for inspiration, there's a good conversation available online with Professor Imani Perry and Brit Bennett -- you can skip to 16:00 where the conversation and reading start: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/brit-benne...
Jeanne wrote: "I’m about a third of the way through “Vanishing Half” and it is thought-provoking and engrossing at the same time. Loving it so far."Jeanne wrote: "I’m about a third of the way through “Vanishing Half” and it is thought-provoking and engrossing at the same time. Loving it so far."
Wonderful. Keep us posted!
Re: the “Vanishing Half”I really expected it to be on the Booker longlist, and when it wasn't, I nominated it for the "Not the Booker" prize over at The Guardian. It could use votes from those who think it's worthy, as could my other choice: Deacon King Kong. https://www.theguardian.com/books/boo...
You just have to post a comment w/ 2 books from the list given votes, and the list is super-wide, so it's not hard to find two books to vote for.
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