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2021
December 2021, and how are we to be
“It’s tea I need. On a roof somewhere.”
November 2021, a whirlwind
For everyone: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. You just gotta do it.
For people who want to better understand the realities of growing up a Black girl in America and/or love a good memoir: Somebody’s Daughter
October 2021, you ol' ghoul
Things that felt like guarantees big and small — a meal out, a quick shot (either kind), the ability to plan a trip with a friend — just aren’t anymore. Nothing works like it used to work. More importantly, it doesn’t work to push forward for the old way if the old way is gone.
September 2021, and the rain's finally here
If you’re a romance fan: you’ve gotta get into Jasmine Guillory’s collection. I enjoyed While We Were Dating, though it wasn’t my number one from her. If you’re a romance fan, I guess you might as well pick up Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation as well.