Category Archives: Reading
You Can’t Touch My Hair
You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain Phoebe Robinson(2016, 320 pages) I came across this book in my stack and smiled, remembering that I had asked for it as a birthday gift years ago. I’m pretty … Continue reading
The Art of Deep Reading
Deep reading for me means the luxury of long stretches of uninterrupted time with my books and the freedom of circling and underlining and scribbling in the margins. It’s also the richness of reflection and privilege of focus to forge … Continue reading
Notes from a Young Black Chef
Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi (2019,271 pages) I didn’t know who Kwame Onwuachi was before picking up this book. I found it while browsing one of my favorite bookstores and, honestly, chose it because the title and … Continue reading
Certified appraisers
I would like to expand on your answer to “Heirlooms and More” regarding where collectors can go to gather information on the value of their antiques and other items. Certified appraisers are the best source for appraisals of valuable possessions. … Continue reading
BookReview: Project Girl
If I had to describe Project Girl by Janet McDonald (2000, 231 pages) in three words, I’d choose heart-wrenching, thought-provoking, and soulful. This book fills you with sadness and frustration even as you keep rooting for her. I first read … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 