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22 items
By
Catherine Smith
My favourite books over the years
Beautiful, and heartbreaking story
Purple Hibiscus|Paperback
I read this after I lost my dad. It helped me a lot.
Notes on Grief|Hardcover
Love story that also deals with the topic of being a black immigrant in America
Americanah|Paperback
Love letters by prominent historial figures
Love Letters Of Great Men|Paperback
Fan fiction for Formula1 lovers
Throttled (Deluxe Edition)|Paperback
I think every girl in their 20's should give this a read
I Wish I Knew This Earlier: Lessons on Love|Paperback
An Igbo warrior's resistance to colonialism
Things Fall Apart|Paperback
Really for a younger audience, but they're good for getting over a reading slump
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers) (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
The plot twist had me lying on the floor of my bathroom for an hour
The Beach House|Paperback
The books in the private series are an easy read. For a teen audience but I still enjoyed the suspence
Private (Private Series #1)|Paperback
This was a heavy read, but it helped me to understand being black in the context of the US (as a non-american)
A Thousand Never Evers by Shana Burg, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
Mistreated animals take over their farm. Themes of justice and equality
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition|Paperback
Very fitting read for the current political climate
1984|Paperback
The folklore surrounding the woman said to be the most evil plantation owner in Montego Bay, Jamaica
The White Witch of Rosehall|eBook
Explores race, cultural appropriation, diversity etc
Yellowface (Reese's Book Club Pick)|Paperback
By a Jamaican author. Was absolutely hilarious. Laughed out loud while reading it
The Duppy|Paperback
Think Percy Jackson… but Egyptian mythology
The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles Series #1)|Paperback
A stressful read, but I couldn’t put it down.
How Beautiful We Were|Paperback
An argument for why misogyny should be considered terrorism
Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All|Paperback
Beautifully written. Corrected every preconceived notion & stereotype I had about the Rastafarian community
How to Say Babylon: A Memoir|Paperback
Collection of stories that will expand your worldview… Can you tell I love Caribbean literature? 😅
How to Love a Jamaican: Stories|Paperback
This was a book and a half. Highlights the way of life in the part of Jamaica that foreigners won’t see.
Here Comes the Sun|Paperback
