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Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit

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4.5

This collection of essays were thought provoking and a conversation starter. A must read for all feminists and advocates.

Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne

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funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Enjoyed the parallels with pride and prejudice and fell in love with these characters.

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

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hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Listened to this book in a day and will think about these characters for a while. Elizabeth Acevedo has a beautiful way of writing so that the reader/listener can see and smell every recipe that was described in the book.

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

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5.0

This book is not just another “self -love “ book. Sonya Renee Taylor guides you through understanding how we have been indoctrinated systemically to believe center people are less than others and how we can change that belief.

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was a wonderful and inspiring exploration of the strength of black woman in multiple generations. Through her words, Tara M. String fellow, painted vivid scenes that I could watch in my head.

She Memes Well by Quinta Brunson

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5.0

Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton

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