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All-Time Favorite Books
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items Here are some of my favorite books of all time that I would recommend! From romance, poetry, manga, graphic novels, you name it, these books pulled a grip on me in many ways!
Sections
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Poetry
Black Romance
Manga
Graphic Novels
Nonfiction
Novels-in-Verse
Poetry
Favorite poetry books!
A poetry book that gives so much substance equally in each section and the poems themselves- spectacular!!
I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times: Poems
One of my favorites because Salgado can WRITE. I also loved Corazon but something about Tesoro did something more to me than I thought.
Tesoro
This collection was an amazing read. Reading works from different walks of life is always precious to me and the way Marte writes is something I was impressed with!
Plantains and Our Becoming: Poems
I am glad I read this collection when I did because of what has been happening, this is why I love reading work from across the globe. His writing was superb and want to read more of his work!
Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems
Black Romance
Favorite black romance books!
If Kennedy Ryan writes it, I'm reading it. One of my favorite stories of all time! The way Ryan crafts her romance is everything to me and more!
Reel (Hollywood Renaissance, 1)
Tia Williams did her thing with this one. Magical Realism and a romance that was heart-wrenching but beautiful? Sign me up!
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
A Beauty & The Beast inspired story that had me giddy, not going to lie!
By the Book: A Meant To Be Novel
Manga
Favorite manga & paticular volumes!
If you want something cozy but also has a plot that intrigues you, I recommend this one!
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World Vol. 1
This was such a heart-wrenching, emotional, but also hopeful read, I recommend this story about two manga artists.
Look Back
Graphic Novels
Here are some graphic novels that just DO IT for me!
This graphic novel made me feel seen in so many ways possible. From the hair care process being drawn in various strips, it has helped me with appreciation towards my natural hair. Alongside the friend group and their personal lifes and struggles, HI...
Wash Day Diaries
What. A. Story. I didn't expect to get so emotional, but I did. A meaningful story of finding your own path through life, new milestones, and heartbreaks and heart-wrenching moments. I highly recommend it!
Himawari House
A graphic novel I adored reading about. That is it, that's the note lol
Nubia: Real One (Nubia: Real One (2021))
Nonfiction
Favorite nonfiction books I love!
When I tell you this book made me learn and unlearn aspects of what “love” is, I mean it. hooks made crucial points that had me taking into consideration. I recommend this insightful book!
All About Love: New Visions
Lorde put some thoughts into perspective for me and I'm glad I annotated that book through and through, because I learned a lot from this book.
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
Novels-in-Verse
Novel-in-Verse (aka stories told in the format of poems) books I appreciate and love!
I love this book a lot because of the what it represents.
Forever Is Now
A powerful Novel-in-Verse focusing on poetry being an outlet when home life isn't it and religion playing a role. Highly recommend it.
The Poet X
Novellas
I love this novella so much! Music, Yael and Royal's relationship, I adored and ate it up!
Love on Repeat