“Whether animal or woman, we are a man’s possessions. We women exist to give him heirs and feed, clothe and amuse him. Never forget that,” Respectful Lady instructs…
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Review: The Sun Sets in Singapore
Set in the lush and luxurious cityscape of Singapore, “The Sun Sets in Singapore” otherwise known as “In Such Tremendous Heat” to American readers is a riveting tale…
Review: “Maame” by Jessica George
This stunning debut by Jessica George is set in London, where we meet Maddie, her chronically-ill father, her absent and domineering mother, and an unreliable brother. It’s a…
Here’s Everything I Read in The First Half of 2023
The first half of the year has passed and tis the season to look back on your reading goals from January and assess how far you’ve come. I…
Take My Hand: A History of Lawful Abuse.
We follow our protagonist, Civil Townsend, a black nurse who works in a reproductive clinic funded by the US government in Alabama. She is fresh out of school,…