I read The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris for my book club, and while it did make for good discussion, I have mixed feelings. I really enjoyed the Devil Wears Prada vibe I was getting. However, I found the characters to be unlikeable. Therefore, I developed little interest in the outcome of their […]
First Impressions I was engaged from the start of Lessons in Chemistry. Bonnie Garmus’s writing is smooth and almost intimate, slowly introducing me to the character’s vulnerabilities, particularly Elizabeth Zott’s as she made her way just as good as any man and attempted to undo stereotypes from the 60s. Impressions While Reading Bonnie Garmus’ character […]
Reviews Done Quick The Golden Spoon is The Great British Bake Off meets Agatha Christie. Jessa Maxwell created a fun, read-into-the-night mystery that kept me guessing and deeply invested in the story, not just for the whodunit aspect but also for the characters’ backstories, particularly Betsy. I also loved the full last narration, it added […]