A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: 9 books read, including two books from my Up Next Shelf. My three new additions to my want-to-read list explore and challenge fatphobia.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: April 19th to April 25th
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The Weekly Wrap: April 12th to April 18th
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A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: 7 books read, one DNF and, unfortunately, no books read from my Up Next Shelf. I discuss a surprising addition to one of my favourite reverse harem sci-fi romance series and the highly anticipated conclusion of my favourite reverse harem romance epic fantasy series.
(more…)28 More Than Good Reads in March
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A detailed look at March’s reading habits: 28 books read, no DNFs and eight books read from my Up Next Shelf, a summary of March’s want-to-read list, and some tweaks to my minimum TBR list.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: April 5th to April 11th
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A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: 11 books read, including one from my Up Next Shelf. I read a swoon-worthy historical romance, and seven anticipated books are out this week!
(more…)Powerful and Motivational: The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
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The Gist: A powerful book that delves into the oppressive history of modern beauty standards, transforming the meaning of self-love.
Series: Standalone
Release Date: February 9, 2021 (2nd Edition)
Synopsis
A global movement guided by love.
Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference and injure the relationship we have with our own bodies.
The Body Is Not an Apology offers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by these violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength. As we awaken to our own indoctrinated body shame, we feel inspired to awaken others and to interrupt the systems that perpetuate body shame and oppression against all bodies. When we act from this truth on a global scale, we usher in the transformative opportunity of radical self-love, which is the opportunity for a more just, equitable, and compassionate world–for us all.
Ending
Powerful & Motivational
Representation
• Fat Black queer author
Possible Triggers: No
• No abuse
• No overly sad parts
**Note: the book does talk about racism, fatphobia, homophobia, ableism and eating disorders. I don’t think any were talked about in a triggering way; if I’m wrong please let me know through the comment section or send me an email via my contact page.
• No overly sad parts
**Note: the book does talk about racism, fatphobia, homophobia, ableism and eating disorders. I don’t think any were talked about in a triggering way; if I’m wrong please let me know through the comment section or send me an email via my contact page.
Mature Themes
• Talks about safe-sex
Format: eARC
Rating: 3.75-stars
Note: I received The Body Is Not an Apology through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to FSB Association for the opportunity.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: March 29th to April 4th
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A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Eight books read, one DNF and one book knocked off from my Up Next Shelf. I also read two amazing 5-star books last weekend!
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