#mrdrc20

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Thank you for your support! ❤️ Shirt by @madd_black_tees. Reposted with @regram • @bookishboshemian’s Top 10 of 2020 , in no particular order 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗯𝗶 𝗭𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗶 & 𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗬𝗮𝗮 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗶 Extremely Honorable Mentions: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue ... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation by Lauren Michele Jackson There, There by Tommy Orange 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼 This was my first year having a book number goal thanks to #mrdrc20 (excited about #mrdrc21 !) ; I generally would just read and journal, and however my year looked was how it looked. I feel book goals allow me to reflect more; I have also enjoyed reviewing books this year - something I’m new to. I love the challenge of reading goals; and decided for 2021 I want to integrate genres to emphasize as well. I’ll be particiapting in the #toni21readathon ; and focusing on SciFi/Fantasy and LBGTQIA. Of course I’ll weave in impulsive line skippers, and books I read after purchasing books I said I wasnt going to buy. #yearofepicreads #mochaqueenreads #blackliterature #amplifyblackvoices #antiracistbooks #decolonizedecember #diversifybookstagram #diversifyyourbookshelf #diversespines https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd7k91AmTa/?igshid=1elm38af62oz5

[maddblackgemini]

What can I say about this book? AWESOME! Just absolutely brilliant! Daisy Jones & the Six is loosely based on the rock band Fleetwood Mac, but this oral history novel really made you feel like this was a real band and you were there, in the room, as people were telling you about the good ol’ rock & roll days. I was totally immersed, and completely smitten by Billy and Daisy, as they, and the rest of the band, laid out bare what happened in the creation and deterioration of the band. Daisy Jones is the free-spirited songwriter who is portrayed as a front runner in this “behind the scenes” rock documentary type of novel. The author focuses primarily on Daisy, who refuses to play in the shadows and wants to be seen and heard, and who becomes famous when she hooks up with The Six. “Daisy: I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story.” This book was simply unforgettable, mesmerizing, addictive, and incredible. Reid creates fantastic, realistic, and authentic characters that settle in your heart and doesn’t let you go. There are a plethora of hard hitting topics she covers in this book, but the way she unfolds the story of this fictional band, you don’t even realize that you just had a lesson. Topics covered in this book: - Feminism - Drug addiction - Abortion - Substance abuse - Grief - Recovery/Rehab/Relapse - Fame/Celebrity Status I loved how Reid developed each woman in this book. All of the women in this book were bad ass, as they didn’t take anyone’s shit, and they refused to play second fiddle to anyone. I just simply adored all of the female empowering that went on here. I could literally read this book over and over and never tire from the story. This book is definitely worth the read if you love music, the 70s, empowered women, and great character development. Reid pieces the oral history account of a legendary rock band in such superb detail that I was obsessed with this book. I couldn’t put it down! After initially finishing the book, I had no words. Such an emotional roller coaster ride, and full of quotable wisdom. #daisyjonesandthesix #oralhistory #MRDRC20 https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3b9v-gFb_/?igshid=1lrc6gz659d13

[maddblackgemini]

I've made it to my LAST book prompt for #MRDRC20!! I’m so excited to be on my last book for my reading Challenge this year! For the last book I’ve chosen Daisy Jones & The Six as a past Goodreads winner. I’ve heard this book was really good and they weren’t lying! I can’t put it down! I’m already halfway through and I just started it yesterday! Anyways, have you signed up for next year’s #MRDRC21? If you would like to participate in the second annual reading challenge, the link is in the bio. This year we will have 26 prompts with a bonus amount of 14 to total 40 books if you would like to finish more. Come join us for another year of Mood Reader’s Delight Reading Challenge! #blackbookstagram #maddblackreads #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #blackreaders #moodreadersclub #goodreads #ireadya #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #becauseofblackreaders #booknerdigan #readersofinstagram #fortheloveofreading #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #readallthebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CItTGrhA_gQ/?igshid=mrul1jm5ume3

[maddblackgemini]

My next book for the #mrdrc20 for me is a banned or challenged book. I've chosen The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The novel has been banned from several school curriculums and was listed on Banned Book Week's list of frequently challenged young adult fiction for 2014-2015 because of its depictions of domestic and sexual violence. What are you currently reading? #blackbookstagram #maddblackreads #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #blackreaders #moodreadersclub #goodreads #ireadya #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #becauseofblackreaders #booknerdigan #readersofinstagram #fortheloveofreading #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #readallthebooks #bannedbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMNxXAAxbx/?igshid=r2v2bhryttmw

[maddblackgemini]

Next up for the #MRDRC20 for me is a celebrity memoir. I had been going back and forth between Andre Iguodala and Gucci Mane and decided I really wanted to learn more about Gucci. I was never really a fan of his music, but we are the same age and many people I know came up listening to him. I’m from the north and many folks I know from the south love his music. My husband especially, who is from the south, has been a fan of his and I wanted to know more about Gucci Mane. I’ve skimmed some reviews and many people have liked his book. So why not. The photo in this post is actually a face tattoo Gucci Mane has on the right side of his face. It’s a reminder to fans of how he chooses to live his life. Cool as ice. As in ‘I’m so icy, I’ll make ya say Brr.'” What are you reading this week? #blackbookstagram #maddblackreads #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #blackreaders #moodreadersclub #goodreads #ireadya #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #becauseofblackreaders #booknerdigan #readersofinstagram #fortheloveofreading #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #readallthebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-nT9eAxi6/?igshid=1iuem8r9yoouv

[maddblackgemini]

Next up for the #MRDRC20 for me is a book originally published in the year I was born. Wild Seed. Published in 1980. So excited to start this book and series! What are you reading this weekend? #blackbookstagram #maddblackreads #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #blackreaders #moodreadersclub #goodreads #ireadya #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #becauseofblackreaders #booknerdigan #readersofinstagram #fortheloveofreading #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #readallthebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CHit7NTg5WZ/?igshid=1eo3jsg8ptdnr

[maddblackgemini]

Next up in the #MRDRC20 for me is a Latino, Latina, Latinx author. This book choice was influenced by Traci at @thestackspod. I’m a huge fan and she highly recommended this book. So I’m diving in and mannnn... the Intro is like whoa 🔥. From the intro alone, everybody should read this book. It's bout to go down!! Thanks Traci for the recommendation! My head is already full of thoughts. *Sigh* I'm definitely praying for a grown up in the WH in this new election cycle because we are overdue. #blackbookstagram #maddblackreads #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #blackreaders #moodreadersclub #goodreads #ireadya #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #becauseofblackreaders #booknerdigan #readersofinstagram #fortheloveofreading #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #readallthebooks #undocumentedamericans https://www.instagram.com/p/CHA8_WDALkJ/?igshid=65f5xpbzkfp6

[maddblackgemini]

Happy Sunday y’all! Lately I’ve been on a rant it seems. These times will push you there I guess. Here’s my rant plus all the books our #MRDRC20 members have read. You might see some books you may want to add to your TBR. • ***Friendly reminder: For all who are participating this year in the challenge, don’t forget to log your books! I will be posting a weekly wrap up and highlighting profiles and books that you all read. •**** If you need the link to log your books read, it’s in the bio! **** • Happy reading!! **** #readreadread #maddblackreads #blackbookstagram #blackbibliophile #wellreadblackgirl #wellreadblackgirls #diversespines #goodreads #booklove #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookaholic #bookaddict #bookstagrammer #avidreader #bookworm #blackgirlsread #lovetoread #blackwomenread #blackandbookish #bookreview #blackbookblogger #becauseofreading #readingrainbow #goodblackreads #bookrecommendation #moodreader #bookhoarder #mrdrc20 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGN38RugFiG/?igshid=yypepz9xifv7