Monthly Archive: December 2019

Reading Theme – Wrap Up

I can’t ignore the tight plots and good writing which illuminates and doesn’t glare, introduces and doesn’t stomp. Stories that take you on a journey you enjoy for the duration and not just in parts.

Book of the Month – November 2019

The message I got from this book was when you believe in yourself when you acknowledge the belief that someone has in you, everything is possible. You find a strength you didn’t even know you had to fight, to stand up for yourself and be a leader. This invokes the times Amani has referenced Binta telling Amani to be brave, as if Binta knew that despite appearances and past behaviour, Amani could be brave.

Single – Welcome To The Party

The lyrics for Pop Smoke ‘Welcome To The Party’ discuss drugs, violence and guns. On paper not for me. But the production changes all of that.

Books Read Recap – November 2019

It’s done and dusted and I’ve read mightily in November, including rereads of childhood favourites .  Check out the recap to see how it went. Find out here if I read all the books I said...