Author Archives: bookishallison
Paradise Falls: The True Story Of An Environmental Catastrophe | Keith O’Brien | Book Review
The first time I attended graduated school, I had to take an environmental studies course. Over thirteen years later, I still think about that course and the things we discussed. It was both educational and heartbreaking. This is why when I saw Paradise Falls: The True Story Of An Environmental Catastrophe on Netgalley, I knewContinue reading “Paradise Falls: The True Story Of An Environmental Catastrophe | Keith O’Brien | Book Review”
Good Girls Don’t | Mara Wilson | Book Review
I grew up watching Mara Wilson. From Mrs. Doubtfire, to Miracle On 34th Street, to Matilda, I enjoyed all the films she was in a child. More recently as an adult I have enjoyed following her career as a writer. This is why when I saw Good Girls Don’t on Netgalley, I immediately wanted toContinue reading “Good Girls Don’t | Mara Wilson | Book Review”
RMS Titanic: The True Story | Magazine Review
If you’ve been following for a while, you should know that the Titanic is one of my favorite topics. Every year around the anniversary of the sinking I try to find a new book to read and the do a post honoring this tragic event. Unfortunately, this year has been one of the busier onesContinue reading “RMS Titanic: The True Story | Magazine Review”
Come Home Safe | Brian Buckmire | Book Review
Come Home Safe is a book that is much needed within our current society. It is real and heartbreaking but sadly right on track with what is going on in our country. As a white female in our society, I have never had to experience the “come home safe” talk with my parents. At leastContinue reading “Come Home Safe | Brian Buckmire | Book Review”
A Country You Can Leave | Asale Angel-Ajani | Book Review
A Country You Can Leave caught my eye at my local library. I didn’t really know very much about it outside of what I read for the synopsis. This story seemed like it would be mainly about a teenage girls attempt to navigate her life while also trying to navigate relationship with her mother. IContinue reading “A Country You Can Leave | Asale Angel-Ajani | Book Review”
Daughters of Oduma | Moses Ose Utomi | Book Review
Daughters of Oduma is a new coming of age young adult story. It is filled with well depicted characters and unique world building that kept me turning pages. The premise involves a found family of girls known as the Mud Family as they prepare for the South God Bow tournament. When their top girl getsContinue reading “Daughters of Oduma | Moses Ose Utomi | Book Review”
All Roads Lead To You | Jackie Ashenden | Book Review
All Roads Lead To You is the second book in the Small Town Dreams series by Jackie Ashenden. This one brings us back to Brightwater Valley, New Zealand where the community is still working on the towns revitalization. Bethany Grant is a jewelry designer who has moved to the area hoping for a fresh start.Continue reading “All Roads Lead To You | Jackie Ashenden | Book Review”
Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance | Francesca T Royster | Book Review
Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance is a beautiful reflection of one women’s journey as a Black queer mother in modern society. In many ways author Francesca Royster is writing a love letter to her past, her present, and her future. It is a moving tribute of the concept of choosingContinue reading “Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance | Francesca T Royster | Book Review”
Top Ten Tuesday: 2023 Debut Books I’m Excited About
Top Ten Tuesday is held by Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl. Todays topic is all about the 2023 debut books I’m excited about! What 2023 debut books are you looking forward to?