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Book Review of In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art an…

Review of In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Irvin Weathersby Jr. From the moment I stumbled upon Irvin Weathersby Jr.’s In Open Contempt, I knew it was a book that would resonate with me on many levels. The blending of art, history, and social justice, particularly within the context […]

The Lone Writer 2 days ago

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Book Review of The Seamstress of Acadie

Book Review: The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz When it comes to historical fiction that feels like a warm hug, Laura Frantz has an unmatched talent. With each new release, I find myself asking: Has she ever failed to enchant me? With The Seamstress of Acadie, my answer is a resounding no. This novel […]

The Lone Writer 3 days ago

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Book Review of The Medicine Woman of Galveston

A Journey Through Struggles and Resilience: A Review of The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore As a book blogger, I am often drawn to stories that delve into the complexities of human experience, especially those set against rich historical backdrops. Amanda Skenandore’s The Medicine Woman of Galveston immediately piqued my interest—its premise offered […]

The Lone Writer 1 week ago

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Book Review of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years…

A Dance Through History: A Review of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years by Karen Valby When I first picked up The Swans of Harlem, I knew I was in for a journey that extended well beyond the confines of classical ballet. Karen Valby’s dedication to resurrecting the stories of the trailblazing […]

The Lone Writer 3 weeks ago

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Book Review of Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything

Unpacking Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything by Colette Shade Ah, the 2000s. A time of flip phones, questionable fashion choices, and an impending apocalypse that had many of us convinced we’d be facing down robots by the dawn of the new millennium. When I stumbled upon Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything by Colette […]

The Lone Writer 3 weeks ago

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Book Review of Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the …

Review of Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the … by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock When I first stumbled upon Nöthin’ But a Good Time, I felt an exhilarating jolt of nostalgia. As someone who was a wide-eyed teenager in the mid-80s, immersed in the glitter and glory of hair metal, […]

The Lone Writer 4 weeks ago

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Book Review of In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art an…

Book Review of The Seamstress of Acadie

Book Review of The Medicine Woman of Galveston

Book Review of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years…

Book Review of Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything

Book Review of Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the …

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