Welcome to Word Play Wednesday!Word Play Wednesday is a feature of written and spoken word poetry. I will be sharing my written and spoken word poems in addition to poems by other wonderful Poets both past and present. If you are interested in sharing some of your poetry, feel free to buzz me and we … Continue reading Word Play Wednesday: My Mind is No Longer Here
I decided to take a break from the Freedman/Johnson series by the author and read something else by her in my journey of going through her work and Paper Wife was my choice. 'Paper Wife' follows Mei Ling a young Chinese girl in the 1920s who by chance becomes a paper wife to an unknown … Continue reading Book Review: Paper Wife by Laila Ibrahim
This book was gifted to me on Mother's Day and since this is the author's debut, I went into reading it with no expectations. Maame follows Maddie, a 25-year-old British-Ghanian who has been the primary caregiver to her father who has Parkinson's disease. When her mother who shuttles between London and Ghana decides to finally … Continue reading Book Review: Maame by Jessica George
As a huge fan of this author and one who is trying to go through all her books, this was my random pick from my pile of books in my Jojo Moyes TBR pile. This story follows two women from two different generations in similar situations. In the 1960s', Jenifer Stirling is married and has … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
This is the third book in this series and I must say it has been a pleasure to go on this journey with these two families. In this book, the Johnson and the Freedman families meet once again as Mattie is close to her last days and her daughter Jordan sends for Lizbeth to spend … Continue reading Book Review: Golden Poppies (Freedman/Johnson#3) by Laila Ibrahim
Welcome to Monday Morning Motivation! This is a feature where I share quotes from books and poetry that have motivated and encouraged me in one way or another. I hope you will find some of these quotes inspiring and uplifting. This week, I'll be sharing quotes from a book I recently read titled 'Ikigai: The … Continue reading Monday Morning Motivation: Quotes From Books
This is the second book in this series, and I was eager to get into it as the first book was a blast. This second book continues to follow the Freedman and Johnson families' as they navigate through their new lives in Ohio. However, both families are compelled to travel back to Virginia on two … Continue reading Book Review: Mustard Seed (Freedman/Johnson#2) by Laila Ibrahim
Welcome to Word Play Wednesday! Word Play Wednesday is a feature of written and spoken word poetry. I will be sharing my written and spoken word poems in addition to poems by other wonderful Poets both past and present. If you are interested in sharing some of your poetry, feel free to buzz me and … Continue reading Word Play Wednesday: Open Arms…..A Poem
Hello lovelies! How has your week been going? I hope it's been good so far and I wish you better days ahead. Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Wishful Endings, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Although this is not a weekly feature on this blog, I am always happy to share … Continue reading Can’t Wait wednesday: ‘Yours Truly’ by Abby Jimenez
As a huge fan of the author who is trying to get through all her books, I was excited to get into this one. This book was an absolute page-turner. As usual, the author shocks us with a story that is padded with many layers that were unexpected. Cath is thrilled that her dreams have … Continue reading Book Review: The Woman in my Home by Kerry Fisher
