TBR Update: March 16, 2023

What I've read, what I am reading, what I will read...

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Hey, there, friends. It's been a tough month for me, I gotta admit. I've been trying to clear my plate of all the non-essential stuff so that I can focus on what really matters to me. And, you know what? It's been a bit of a struggle.

But, despite all of that, I've still been writing up a storm. The only problem is, I haven't been writing about books. That's right, you heard me. Berin Kinsman, lover of all things literature, has not been writing about books this month. Gasp!

However, that doesn't mean that I haven't been reading. Oh no, my friends, I have been devouring books left and right. So, without further ado, here are the books that I've finished reading this month:

Jackal, by Erin E. Adams

The story follows Liz, a Black woman who is reluctantly returning to her hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. You see, Johnstown is a predominantly white town, and Liz doesn't exactly have fond memories of the place. But, her best friend is getting married, so Liz decides to brave the awkward and passive-aggressive reunions that await her.

Now, Liz has grown a lot since she last set foot in Johnstown. She's stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to handle whatever comes her way. But, on the day of the wedding, something truly terrible happens. The couple's daughter, Caroline, goes missing, and all that's left behind is a piece of white fabric covered in blood.

So far, this is one of my favorite reads of the year. 5/5 no notes.

Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement, by Kimberle Crenshaw

This isnt the kind of thing that I usually write about. You see, it's non-fiction. But, before you scroll past, hear me out.

We live in a world where white supremacists are trying to rewrite history. They want to erase the painful truths of our past and replace them with their own revisionist fantasies. And, I gotta say, it's got me fired up.

That's why I want to recommend this book to you all today. It's academic, it's dense, and it's definitely not the kind of thing that's gonna be taught in elementary schools. But, it's important. It's vital. And, it's a book that I think everyone should become familiar with.

I'm talking about a book that exposes the truth about systemic racism. A book that shines a light on the painful realities of our past and the ongoing struggles we face today. It's a book that tells it like it is, and doesn't sugarcoat the truth.

Now, I know that there are some people out there who will try to shout this book down. They'll scream that it's all lies, that it's all propaganda, that it's all just a bunch of liberal nonsense. But, don't listen to them. They're just trying to silence the truth.

So, my friends, I implore you. Read this book. Learn from it. Let its truths seep into your bones. Because, in a world where white supremacists are trying to rewrite history, we need all the truth we can get.

I’ve added it to my wishlist because I desperately want a print copy that I can reference and annotate.

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There are currently four books that I’m in the middle of reading, and four more waiting for me to pick up at the library. I figure if I can write about two books per week I still won’t ever catch up, but I can write weekly posts that aren’t too overwhelming for you.

I hope you’re doing well today.