I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced “I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.” Nujood Ali’s childhood came to an abrupt end […]
The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. In 1943 a women’s orchestra was formed at one of the most brutal death camps ever created […]
As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us Thank you to NetGalley and HarperOne for providing me with an audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity […]
The summer months went out with a bang, literally, since my neighbors think that 5 hour firework shows should be had at least once a month. I was able to attend a Korean culture fair on Labor Day weekend with some friends, and it was a really fun […]
I finished July with 19 ARCs left to be read. Happy Saturday! I am so ready for autumn and everything that comes along with it: the scent of woodsmoke in the air (from fireplaces, not wildfires), the leaves changing color, chilly weather, switching from capris and sandals to […]
Hey y’all! I’m really proud of this last week, since I’ve been posting more consistently again and found more of a balance between my needs and those of others. I even scheduled a bunch of posts in advance so I had the time to devote to taking care […]
Hello, everyone! This week’s prompt is books set in/take place during X. Since I make efforts to read diversely, I often read books set in places and times that I don’t know much about in order to learn more. It was hard for me to pick just one […]
I’m glad that May was an easier month for me, because it gave me some power to get through the stressful month of June. I spent a lot of time preparing for and having procedures, getting bloodwork, and visiting treatment providers. In between, I prioritized rest and relaxation […]
On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice A prominent public intellectual tackles one of the most crucial political ideas of our moment. Since Hamas’s attack on Israel last October 7, the term “settler colonialism” has become a center of political debate in the United States. Many progressives, academics, […]
May was finally more of a laid back month, and I’ve been trying my best to get caught up on some things I neglected in April. I completed a side project that I had volunteered to do through a Jewish Genealogy website, transcribing records so they can be […]
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