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Let Them, Let Me
Title: The Let Them Theory: A Life- Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About Author: Mel Robbins Genre: nonfiction self help BUY the hardback ADD on The Story Graph My main takeaways: Let them do what they do. Let me decide how I respond. Let them show you who they are. Let me protect my peace, go first, ask better questions and respond with intention. You don’t control people, you control you . Growth gets easier when you stop trying to manage people a

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Jan 201 min read


The Return of Ellie Black
Title: The Return of Ellie Black Author: Emiko Jean Genre: fiction thriller BUY the hardback ADD on The Story Graph The first book I read to kick off the new year was the thriller The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean. I really liked that this book is mainly told through the lens of Ellie Black, a teenager who was abducted and then reappears two years later, and Detective Chelsey Calhoun, who is passionate about solving cases involving violent crimes against girls. Chelse

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Jan 202 min read


Love is a Verb
Bell Hooks’ All About Love is a thought-provoking examination of love; not as a fluffy emotion, but as a transformative, active force that shapes how we live, relate, and grow.

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Jun 7, 20252 min read


I Did a New Thing!
In I Did a New Thing, Tabitha Brown challenges readers to step outside their comfort zones and try something new every day for 30 days.

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Mar 17, 20252 min read


The Psychology of Money
Some of my favorite takeaways from The Psychology of Money Book by Morgan Housel.

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Feb 16, 20251 min read


The Full Fee Agent
This book explores best practices for building a successful real estate business through authenticity, trust and getting back to the basics.

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Feb 16, 20251 min read


The Garden Within
Title: The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins Author: Dr. Anita Phillips Genre: non...

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Aug 14, 20241 min read


From Blank Canvas to Self- Discovery: A Couples Journey to Wellness
A couple met in college, fall in love, get married, have a child and 20yrs later question who they are and how they got there.

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Apr 26, 20242 min read


Three Generations of Vietnamese American Women
Title: Banyan Moon Author: Thao Thai Genre: fiction literary BUY the hardcover ADD on The Story Graph Banyan Moon by Thao Thai follows...

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Jul 27, 20231 min read


This One is for the Overthinkers!
Title: Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering Author: Joseph Nguyen Genre: nonfiction...

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Apr 7, 20232 min read


The House of Eve
{This Book Reflection Contains Spoilers} Title:The House of Eve Author: Sadeqa Johnson Genre: Historical Fiction BUY the hardcover Add on...

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Mar 31, 20234 min read


Did you get The Memo?!
Title: The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know to Secure a Seat at the Table Author: Minda Harts Genre: nonfiction business feminism...

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May 27, 20222 min read


Flourishing in a Fragile State
In Fragile and Flourishing, Sana tells her story of how she built a relationship with God and how that relationship has gotten her through t

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Jan 10, 20223 min read


Teatime For The Firefly
Title: Teatime for the Firefly By: Shona Patel Genre: fiction historical BUY the paperback Add on The Story Graph Summary: Teatime for...

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Oct 17, 20212 min read


Others and Allies
Title: Crosshairs By: Catherine Hernandez Genre: fiction dystopian lgbtqia+ literary BUY the hardcover BUY the paperback Add on The Story...

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Sep 29, 20213 min read


You Are Your Best Thing
Title: You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience Edited By: Tarana Burke and Brené Brown Genre:...

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Sep 22, 20213 min read


A Difficult Woman is a Woman who Knows Pain
Title: Difficult Women Author: Roxane Gay Genre: fiction feminism literary short stories BUY the hardcover BUY the paperback Add on The...

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Sep 2, 20212 min read


To Know Better, but Not Do Better
Title: Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life Author: Sarah Jakes Roberts Genre: nonfiction religion BUY the...

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Jun 30, 20212 min read


Here Comes the Sun and Patsy by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn
Being that June is both Caribbean Heritage Month and Pride Month, I thought what better time to pick up two books that have been on my...

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Jun 28, 20215 min read


Eat A Peach
Title: Eat A Peach Author: David Chang with Gabe Ulla Genre: nonfiction memoir BUY the hardcover Add on The Story Graph Summary: Eat a...

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Jun 21, 20213 min read
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