Hi guys! I am back today with a new post where I will share with you guys five books I would like to read this month. Before I start listing the books I would like to wish everyone a happy Pride Month! Also, I want to remind you guys to sign the petitions for #BlackLivesMatter (you can do this even if you’re not in the US) and encourage those who can to donate. Find more about this HERE.
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
I have had my eyes on this book for a little while now and I think I’m finally ready to read it. From what I’ve gathered, this is a story of four or so men who live in New York. It is sad (too sad according to an Amazon review who said it was trauma-porn) and heart wrenching. Nonetheless I still want to read it so bad and hope I can finish it and like it.
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Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
This is a British anthology about women living in an apartment complex if I remember correctly. I read If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha in April and I enjoyed it and think this will maybe have the same vibe, but with the point of view of different black women and I may relate to them more since I am one of them. I am excited to read it because it’s the June pick for the Bad Bitch Book Club, a book club created by Caitlin and Jaime, two booktubers I really admire.
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All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
This is a memoir about George M. Johnson. I am not one to read memoirs and stuff but I would like to start doing it now and since we celebrate Pride in June I think it’s a perfect book to read this month. I think this will be hard hitting and will make me cry, maybe? I don’t know anything about the author but I can’t wait to know more about them while reading these essays. Also… Can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is?
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Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo is an amazing writer. I read With the Fire On High in September of 2019 and I enjoyed it but not as much as everyone else. I gave it a three stars, mostly because the main character annoyed me. I still want to read Clap When You Land because I heard it is a beautiful book and the story intrigues me. It’s about two girls who find out they are sisters after their father dies. I think it’s also written in verse? I’m not big on poetry but I’m trying to read more of it.
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No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram by Sarah Frier
I am a big tech girl. I love apps and gadgets and stuff like that. I would actually like to maybe work in IT too! I’m really interested in seeing how Instagram grew as an app and a business and how it got bought by Facebook. So I can’t wait to read this and hope I enjoy this book. It’s crazy when you think about how there is a life before and after Instagram, and how some people have only been here for the after.
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So this is it! These are the five books I would like to read this month. However I know that I’m a big mood reader so I may not read a single of of these but I guess time will tell. Maybe I’ll do a wrap up with my thoughts on them and my ratings.
I hope you guys are all safe and well. Please don’t forget to defend the #BlackLivesMatter cause no matter where you live. These are stressful times and we need as much support as we can have right now. A change is coming and I guarantee you that you do not want to be on the side of those who did nothing about this current environment and climat. Silent is a choice and it is being pro racism. Sign the petitions, donate if you can, help us.
With love, Saoudia 