I immediately opened the info box and to a screenshot of the whole list before even watching the whole video. I trust you like that and some titles are 👌🏿 OK back to the video
Hey Sis, thank you so much for this list and blessings to your academic pursuits! I am an Ed.D. student (and middle school teacher) and am finishing writing my dissertation. I wanted to say you can totally do a qualitative narrative. I studied othermothering (how Black women care for children as though they are their own) with Black female teachers who work in majority-White school districts. My dissertation is written in Black feminist autoethnography, so I was able to reflect on my own journey as a Black female educator in a White district, and how I connected to the subjects.
Joan Morgan “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down” changed my life. It help me find my identity as a black feminist who loves hip hop. I know for a fact I would have never even heard of the book if it wasn’t for you. I have a tremendous respect for your thought process & I sincerely thank you for putting yourself on this platform.
I purchased Heavy after your recommendation and OMG. I’m obsessed. Thank you so much for these videos and keeping us abreast on the latest books that feed our souls!
"If sexual relationships were de-prioritized as the basis for our most meaningful social ties, then one who you related to sexually might come to be of less pervasive social significance. Heterosexuality would then lose its privilege and non-sexual friendships would no longer be regarded as intrinsically less than sexual ones." THIS. I have always felt so out of place for my inability to find the same intimacy in my romantic relationships as my friendships. The pressure to have intimacy or project this notion of closeness with someone because you are dating them and/or bumping bones has always felt weird to me. It had me thinking I was doing something wrong for the longest time.
Sex is such a small percentage of intimate relationships that I don't understand why we've attached such weight to these relationships. We DO NOT have to limit meaningful conversations, closeness, loving actions or inner desires to the person we choose to share our bodies with. There are way too many ppl in the world and influencing our lives daily for that to be sensible or practical. No wonder we are in unsatisfying relationships cuz we demand a number of experiences from a single person who will never be able to meet them all.
Right now I’m really into my Caribbean (Jamaican) and African roots regarding spirituality. I’m currently reading “Creole Religions of the Caribbean: An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo” by Margarite Fernandez Olmos. It’s very interesting particularly on the development of “creolized religions and practices. I’m also reading “Becoming” because duh lol. “Sistah Vegan: Food, Identity, Health, and Society: Black Female Vegans Speak” by A. Breeze Harper because food plays a part in our ability to advocate for ourselves and our community.
Girl, that's a dense reading list! I commend your grind. All of my to reads are on goodreads. You should setup an account. Helps me to organize all of my past reads, to reads, books owned, etc. Two fictional recs, "She Would Be King" by Wayétu Moore. It's magical realism meets historical fiction. I'm trying to stretch myself with magical realism and not just be annoyed by the curve balls. Also I'm currently reading "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi.
I read 10 books last year. The one that still sticks with me is "Heavy" by Kiese Laymon. I'm still thinking about his raw transparency. All the books you picked look really life-changing and enlightening. As for me, it will be all about fantasy, fantasy, fantasy this year. With the current climate in this here Americas I need a break from the real real. I'm currently reading "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett. It's really good so far. I'm really looking forward to Marlon James' "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" that will be released this year. This is supposed to be like an African Game of Thrones. I also want to read "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi.
Come on Hair!!! Barracoon is one I was inspired to purchase & read due to your recommendation. Some of your choices today I will indeed look into!! Thanks doll face!!
Hi Jouelzy, I read Becoming and bought it for my mother for Christmas. I reread the new Jim Crow, You're a Badass, Rhetta's autobiography, and a ton of articles while I finished my PhD. I read a book a month after I defended
I lost my passion for reading during a difficult time in my life and lost all connections with what my interests are in books. I am glad I found your channel. Thank you. It’s nice to see an intellectual person on TH-cam who has more to offer than silly antics and buffoonery. New subbie 🤗
I just finished re-reading Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. I have a few of her short story collections lined up to read later this year. Thanks for sharing your list!
Thank you so much for this!! I'm applying for a PhD program this year as well, and I can't wrap my mind around all the pre-reading I need to do just to apply! I'm starting with This Nonviolent Stuff Will Get You Killed! I also screenshot this list. THANK YOU!
Recommendations: My Sister, the Serial Killer by, Oyinkan Braitheaire Washington Black by Esi Edugyan The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Anything by Nnedi Okorafor You will love this one “Forty Acres” by Dwayne Alexander Smith Debbie Doesn’t Do it Anymore by Walter Mosley Exit West by Mohain Hamid Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Prefect Days by Raphael Montes Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (anything by her)
Yo! I totally recommend "Silver Sparrow" by Tayari Jones. That book was much better (in my humble opinion) than American Marriage. It speaks to the theme of Black women not receiving the reciprocity they are owed in marriages. I went through ALL the feels reading that book. It's a good kee kee even if you don't stop to dissect it.
Currently reading Well Read Black Girl.. Looking forward to reading books by my fellow Jamaicans, Here Comes the Sun and How to Love a Jamaican also per your reviews Homegoing, American Marriage and Barracoon.
What you said about being a feminist in a relationship is so true! I am always assessing and renegotiating certain things with my partner and sometimes it gets heated but we have open minds so it works out in the end because we actually listen to what the other has to say.
Your An American Marriage review made me read it in two days. Great read. The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory is so cheesy and easy it’s just fun. Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke might of interest to you as well.
I love the hair!! I just finished barracoon by zora Neale Hurston. I need to get the book of Zora, A life in letters. She is the reason I went into anthropology.
I'm reading the Hip Hop Wars by Tricia Rose but I will certainly be purchasing When Chickheads Come to Roost after your recommendation. I am still considering going for my PhD in digital media and urban music.
Majority of my book shelf is filled with books you've recommended or mentioned in videos over the years. When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost was a game changer.
Thank you. I was asking people at work, friends, and acquaintances from social media for nonfiction book suggestions. I was met with discouragement because most stated they don't read ( needless to say I was appalled ) I'm definitely gonna check out your suggestions for this year and last. I'm supper excited!! Thanks again for posting.
I have always loved the queerness of black families. Like when 2 baby moma's help each other, play cousins, aunties,etc. Trans aunties helping with the special prom moment, summers in the south with grandma, being taken in by big sisters, grandmama's, aunties. Producing incredible kids in 'Merica AS SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD COUPLES! We don't give ourselves enough credit for our inventivness & compassion.
Jouelzy, this book list is amazing. I love you for challenging me to get back into my reading. Although I still read, it is nowhere near the quantity of what I consumed before becoming a mother. My prayers and best wishes go out to you with your Ph.D. program--I'm speaking it into existence.
I read Homegoing after your Instagram recommendation and I did read Michelle Obama’s book and enjoyed it, because I felt it validated what I feel as a successful black woman. Thank you for another great informative video.
You recommended “homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi and I really enjoyed that one. I also started listening to the audiobook “When chicken heads come to roost”. So know we be listening and checking out the books you recommend.
Sis TY. LOVED Heavy- u recommended that. reading now"the men we reaped" i put it down after Heavy I expected it to be a quick read. your hair is bomb, and I appreciate u.
Your content...yes, yes, and yes. So many books to add to my library, those listed and just discussed. I am still behind on the 2018 books. Just keep the posts coming. Love the hair.
I'm watching this video and remembering how I used to read books like these years ago (in my 30's). Thank you for that reminder...I need to pick it back up. Also two thumbs up and a snap for the hair and glasses sis.
I haven’t read any of your previous recommended books but I will check out this list. I’m currently reading: “The Price for Their Pound of Flesh: The Value of the Enslaved, from Womb to Grave...” by Daina Ramey Berry “Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar “The Blood Of Emmett Till” by Timothy B Tyson
Barracoon renewed my interest in Zora Neale Hurston. I'm currently reading a Hurston biography, Wrapped in Rainbows, by Valerie Boyd. Once I finish the biography, I plan to read Zora's autobiography and also purchase the collection of her novels and stories. My plan for the year is to read/reread Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston. We'll see how well that goes. I usually get distracted by TH-cam & Instagram book recommendations. I highly recommend The Street by Ann Petry. I read it a couple of weeks ago, and I'm still shook.
I also want to read more of Zora work, and definitely need to purchase Africa in Alabama since I was born & raised in state. I always felt a sense of African culture in south, even though a lot of my folks dont feel the connection. Its apparent in the way in which we talk, eat, and even greet and interact with our families.
I read when Chickenheads Come Home to Roost and I loved it! A lot of these comments say they read Heavy, I’m definitely intrigued and I think I may need to grab that 😊
Love your vibe! Growing in reading! Years 2 for me in my self created book club of fellow sistahs/colleagues. This video provided some great book suggestions for our group! Thansk so much sis!
Becoming by Michelle Obama was one of my top books for 2018. You have added so many books to my tbr. I enjoyed your thoughts on quoting people, definitely something I hadn't thought about.
It wasn't in one of your reading list videos, but in your vid about your college experience you mentioned several books by James Baldwin (who I had never heard of). So I bought the audio book for Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone and it was so good that I am now reading a physical copy of it.💖 thanks for accidentally putting me on! Lol
Thank you for sharing this list. I recently read Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenjah and Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires (both short story collections) and really enjoyed them.
I just finished medical apartheid, it discusses the history of experimentation and exploitation of the black body and how it led to many medical advances that black people now rarely see the benefit of. A very interesting read for me as someone who wants to go into the healthcare field but it does a good job of explaining the medical terminology for those that aren't as familiar
I would definitely recommend "The Portable Nineteenth-Century African American Women Writers " collection. it's an anthology of 52 women writers with different pieces ranging from "social movements like abolition, women's suffrage, temperance, and civil rights." It includes women like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, etc. Truly a gem.
I love your book videos sis. I’ve been trying to read Becoming since it came out but I can’t get into it. Maybe it’s just not meant for me to read right now.
I just finished "Educated" by Tara Westover. Her warped childhood and her journey to get to college from not having any formal education (homeschool or public) was really eye opening to me. I loved it.
This video and the 2018 booklist that you just posted are immeasurably valuable! I work at a book store but I don't read nearly as many black works as I want to. Pleeeeease do everything in your power to start a book club!
dear jouelzy, i knw u mentioned before that not enough of us watch these videos...but sis, i look forward to them every yr! abd have added all the recs to my book list if they werent there already. a book im reading now is, "a wild feminine". discusses and explores how women who were biologically women should bring more awareness to the strength n power of their bodies. so far, im loving it. i thk its a great read for women who may not be as intuitive with thwir bodies (often bc of shame bc to sexualization of ur body or lack of education of female anatomy).
I read Barracoon based on your recommendation and I loved it. I just finished The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and I am obsessed. It’s about the great migration from the south. It reads as a history book but follows three individuals and their personal experiences. I recommend it to everyone. I plan to read Becoming soon.
I listened to Becoming on audio which was amazing. “Here comes the Sun” by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn”, my goodness what an amazing read!! I read over 200 books 📚 last year so I can’t list them all. Reading 📖 is what I do!!
Yes.. thanks..one of the things I struggle with is finding those who are interested in discussing the books in the depth that I want to discussing!! So #smartbrowngirl over here is all for this list and discussions.. I'm think I should start a book club... Can y'all pray for a sister for wanting to open a bookstore this year !!
"Marriage is labor for black women that is often not reciprocated." That is a word!
And that's NOT what the black love folks talk about. It's the idea that simply having a husband, any man at all is supposed to be a good one. 🙄
Before I've listened to the video, the hair sis, the hair!!!😍
Right that was gonna be my comment she looks great in this video
That hair is 2019 goals for me
🗣 look at these comments sis the engagement . And who said we don’t watch these videos ..... -I’ll wait 😏
I immediately opened the info box and to a screenshot of the whole list before even watching the whole video. I trust you like that and some titles are 👌🏿 OK back to the video
Sameee 😂😂 great mind think alike!!
Dark Chocolate Creature 🙌🏾 Did the same thing.
same
Hey Sis, thank you so much for this list and blessings to your academic pursuits! I am an Ed.D. student (and middle school teacher) and am finishing writing my dissertation. I wanted to say you can totally do a qualitative narrative. I studied othermothering (how Black women care for children as though they are their own) with Black female teachers who work in majority-White school districts. My dissertation is written in Black feminist autoethnography, so I was able to reflect on my own journey as a Black female educator in a White district, and how I connected to the subjects.
girl the work you are doing sounds fantastic. good luck with your dissertation. i wish you good health during your studies.
Joan Morgan “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down” changed my life. It help me find my identity as a black feminist who loves hip hop. I know for a fact I would have never even heard of the book if it wasn’t for you. I have a tremendous respect for your thought process & I sincerely thank you for putting yourself on this platform.
Sounds like a book I need.
I purchased Heavy after your recommendation and OMG. I’m obsessed. Thank you so much for these videos and keeping us abreast on the latest books that feed our souls!
I have it on hold at the library and I can't wait. I usually enjoy her recommendations.
Wrapped in Rainbows is written by a Black woman about Zora Neale Hurston.
THIS GIRL IS BADD ASF ✨😍😍😍
"If sexual relationships were de-prioritized as the basis for our most meaningful social ties, then one who you related to sexually might come to be of less pervasive social significance. Heterosexuality would then lose its privilege and non-sexual friendships would no longer be regarded as intrinsically less than sexual ones."
THIS. I have always felt so out of place for my inability to find the same intimacy in my romantic relationships as my friendships. The pressure to have intimacy or project this notion of closeness with someone because you are dating them and/or bumping bones has always felt weird to me. It had me thinking I was doing something wrong for the longest time.
Sex is such a small percentage of intimate relationships that I don't understand why we've attached such weight to these relationships. We DO NOT have to limit meaningful conversations, closeness, loving actions or inner desires to the person we choose to share our bodies with. There are way too many ppl in the world and influencing our lives daily for that to be sensible or practical. No wonder we are in unsatisfying relationships cuz we demand a number of experiences from a single person who will never be able to meet them all.
I’m in a relationship like yassss joulezy we don’t need no man 😂😂😂
😂
Right now I’m really into my Caribbean (Jamaican) and African roots regarding spirituality. I’m currently reading
“Creole Religions of the Caribbean: An Introduction from Vodou and Santeria to Obeah and Espiritismo” by Margarite Fernandez Olmos. It’s very interesting particularly on the development of “creolized religions and practices. I’m also reading “Becoming” because duh lol. “Sistah Vegan: Food, Identity, Health, and Society: Black Female Vegans Speak” by A. Breeze Harper because food plays a part in our ability to advocate for ourselves and our community.
Girl, that's a dense reading list! I commend your grind. All of my to reads are on goodreads. You should setup an account. Helps me to organize all of my past reads, to reads, books owned, etc. Two fictional recs, "She Would Be King" by Wayétu Moore. It's magical realism meets historical fiction. I'm trying to stretch myself with magical realism and not just be annoyed by the curve balls. Also I'm currently reading "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi.
Yes, I want to read She Would Be King so bad!
I loved she would be king.
I loved Children if Blood & Bone. I’m waiting on the next book in the series.
I loooooove goodreads 🙌🏾
@@SomdahSaysSo saame
Unrelated, where do you buy your black art? I want to buy some for my apartment, but want to make sure I'm supporting black artists.
Oh you reading reading 🤓
I read 10 books last year. The one that still sticks with me is "Heavy" by Kiese Laymon. I'm still thinking about his raw transparency. All the books you picked look really life-changing and enlightening. As for me, it will be all about fantasy, fantasy, fantasy this year. With the current climate in this here Americas I need a break from the real real. I'm currently reading "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett. It's really good so far. I'm really looking forward to Marlon James' "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" that will be released this year. This is supposed to be like an African Game of Thrones. I also want to read "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi.
Can we also talk about the art behind you....😍😍😍😍😍
Come on Hair!!! Barracoon is one I was inspired to purchase & read due to your recommendation. Some of your choices today I will indeed look into!! Thanks doll face!!
Shari H just finished Barracoon this past weekend. Good and easy read...great history.
Need to make my own list, thanks for this video Jouelzy!!!
Hi Jouelzy, I read Becoming and bought it for my mother for Christmas. I reread the new Jim Crow, You're a Badass, Rhetta's autobiography, and a ton of articles while I finished my PhD. I read a book a month after I defended
Congrats on defending! What's your discipline?
Wow! Congratulations on your Ph.D and reading a book a month.
I lost my passion for reading during a difficult time in my life and lost all connections with what my interests are in books. I am glad I found your channel. Thank you. It’s nice to see an intellectual person on TH-cam who has more to offer than silly antics and buffoonery. New subbie 🤗
I just finished re-reading Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. I have a few of her short story collections lined up to read later this year. Thanks for sharing your list!
I just purchased An American Marriage! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Thank you so much for this!! I'm applying for a PhD program this year as well, and I can't wrap my mind around all the pre-reading I need to do just to apply! I'm starting with This Nonviolent Stuff Will Get You Killed! I also screenshot this list. THANK YOU!
I love u.. and I love reading. I plan to read 20 books this year . I’m going to the library 📚 tomorrow!!!
HI Jouelzy! You mentioned the Color of Law in a video last year and I picked it up. A heavy read but a good one. Thanks for the 2019 list!
Instead of reading a book I'm watching videos of people talking about reading 🤦♀️
Joy Chipidza Me too, I have so many books I’ve purchased and still looking for more instead of reading.
I'm seeking deeper friendships for 2019 and 2020!
That lash style suits you.
Recommendations:
My Sister, the Serial Killer by, Oyinkan Braitheaire
Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
Anything by Nnedi Okorafor
You will love this one “Forty Acres” by Dwayne Alexander Smith
Debbie Doesn’t Do it Anymore by Walter Mosley
Exit West by Mohain Hamid
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Prefect Days by Raphael Montes
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (anything by her)
Coco Swan I loved Long Way Done by Jason Reynolds. I recommend it to everyone, especially young people.
Yes I listen on audio it’s amazing
*opens up goodreads once again*
Yo! I totally recommend "Silver Sparrow" by Tayari Jones.
That book was much better (in my humble opinion) than American Marriage. It speaks to the theme of Black women not receiving the reciprocity they are owed in marriages. I went through ALL the feels reading that book. It's a good kee kee even if you don't stop to dissect it.
Currently reading Well Read Black Girl.. Looking forward to reading books by my fellow Jamaicans, Here Comes the Sun and How to Love a Jamaican also per your reviews Homegoing, American Marriage and Barracoon.
Nice 😍
What you said about being a feminist in a relationship is so true! I am always assessing and renegotiating certain things with my partner and sometimes it gets heated but we have open minds so it works out in the end because we actually listen to what the other has to say.
Becoming Michelle Obama is an amazing book!!! You are going to fall in love with Michelle all over again!! Praying you get that dinner invite soon!!!
I listened to the audiobook for Michelle Obama’s book. It was very good! I loved getting her perspective of life in the White House. 💙
Me too....I plan on getting the book just to have it in my collection.
I am currently reading “the fire next time” by James Baldwin.
Abi Hill I love, love “The Fire Next Time.”
Your An American Marriage review made me read it in two days. Great read. The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory is so cheesy and easy it’s just fun. Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke might of interest to you as well.
I love the hair!! I just finished barracoon by zora Neale Hurston. I need to get the book of Zora, A life in letters. She is the reason I went into anthropology.
I'm reading the Hip Hop Wars by Tricia Rose but I will certainly be purchasing When Chickheads Come to Roost after your recommendation. I am still considering going for my PhD in digital media and urban music.
That is awesome!! Do your thing, this is so inspiring! Peace and love
@@happylindsay4475 thanks Lindsay
Majority of my book shelf is filled with books you've recommended or mentioned in videos over the years. When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost was a game changer.
And now she’s about to meet Michelle, congrats smart brown sis ❤️
"Who said I needed one???!!!" PREACH.
Thank you. I was asking people at work, friends, and acquaintances from social media for nonfiction book suggestions. I was met with discouragement because most stated they don't read ( needless to say I was appalled ) I'm definitely gonna check out your suggestions for this year and last. I'm supper excited!! Thanks again for posting.
Love the honesty. “She loves books with small letters on a page...”
Yes share your thoughts on how to enter into a relationship
You have no idea how thankful I am to have come across your channel! I have been looking for some representation for too long! Thank you sis.
I have always loved the queerness of black families. Like when 2 baby moma's help each other, play cousins, aunties,etc. Trans aunties helping with the special prom moment, summers in the south with grandma, being taken in by big sisters, grandmama's, aunties. Producing incredible kids in 'Merica AS SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD COUPLES! We don't give ourselves enough credit for our inventivness & compassion.
Jouelzy, this book list is amazing. I love you for challenging me to get back into my reading. Although I still read, it is nowhere near the quantity of what I consumed before becoming a mother. My prayers and best wishes go out to you with your Ph.D. program--I'm speaking it into existence.
I read Homegoing after your Instagram recommendation and I did read Michelle Obama’s book and enjoyed it, because I felt it validated what I feel as a successful black woman. Thank you for another great informative video.
Oh and Jouelzy we see the art wall behind there! 😍
You recommended “homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi and I really enjoyed that one. I also started listening to the audiobook “When chicken heads come to roost”. So know we be listening and checking out the books you recommend.
Sis TY. LOVED Heavy- u recommended that. reading now"the men we reaped" i put it down after Heavy I expected it to be a quick read. your hair is bomb, and I appreciate u.
Your content...yes, yes, and yes. So many books to add to my library, those listed and just discussed. I am still behind on the 2018 books. Just keep the posts coming. Love the hair.
I'm watching this video and remembering how I used to read books like these years ago (in my 30's). Thank you for that reminder...I need to pick it back up. Also two thumbs up and a snap for the hair and glasses sis.
Yo hair ain’t none of our business no more but gohhhh LEE. It’s flourishing
Inspired to finally move Another Brooklyn from my coffee table back to my hand and finish it. Needed this.
Sydney Brown I love that book. It is so lyrical.
I haven’t read any of your previous recommended books but I will check out this list.
I’m currently reading:
“The Price for Their Pound of Flesh: The Value of the Enslaved, from Womb to Grave...” by Daina Ramey Berry
“Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
“The Blood Of Emmett Till” by Timothy B Tyson
Barracoon renewed my interest in Zora Neale Hurston. I'm currently reading a Hurston biography, Wrapped in Rainbows, by Valerie Boyd. Once I finish the biography, I plan to read Zora's autobiography and also purchase the collection of her novels and stories. My plan for the year is to read/reread Toni Morrison and Zora Neale Hurston. We'll see how well that goes. I usually get distracted by TH-cam & Instagram book recommendations. I highly recommend The Street by Ann Petry. I read it a couple of weeks ago, and I'm still shook.
Narratives as a qualitative and anthropological study? I love it!
I also want to read more of Zora work, and definitely need to purchase Africa in Alabama since I was born & raised in state. I always felt a sense of African culture in south, even though a lot of my folks dont feel the connection. Its apparent in the way in which we talk, eat, and even greet and interact with our families.
I loved Becoming! Thanks for listing the books in the description ❤️
Absolutely loved Becoming, I know you will too. Happy Reading!
Reading Becoming now, it’s a really good read! A successful, intelligent black woman. I loved reading about how much she was doing for her community.
Jouelzy, if you’re looking for more “lighthearted” books, I would recommend “Sugar” by Bernice McFadden, “32 Candles” by Ernessa T. Carter
ladyshay78 I loveddddd 32 candles!!!
sheena vaughan I know right!! Her follow-up, “The Awesome Girls Guide to Dating Extrordinary Men” is good too!!
Loved Sugar such a good book!
Britt Hill Sure was!! I’ve read other books of hers that are good too.
32 Candles was so good! I couldn’t get into the other book by her for some reason. I might revisit it this year.
I read when Chickenheads Come Home to Roost and I loved it! A lot of these comments say they read Heavy, I’m definitely intrigued and I think I may need to grab that 😊
I just started Becoming. I downloaded Heavy after your last video. Can’t wait to delve in. Thank you for these lists!
You better speak that dinner into existence, Jouelzy! Thanks for sharing your list!
I love your videos! Gives me the same vibes of political discussions on the quad at Howard. Keep doing you!
Love your vibe! Growing in reading!
Years 2 for me in my self created book club of fellow sistahs/colleagues.
This video provided some great book suggestions for our group! Thansk so much sis!
I’m really excited for reading Becoming too! Love your wall art!
Becoming by Michelle Obama was one of my top books for 2018.
You have added so many books to my tbr.
I enjoyed your thoughts on quoting people, definitely something I hadn't thought about.
It wasn't in one of your reading list videos, but in your vid about your college experience you mentioned several books by James Baldwin (who I had never heard of). So I bought the audio book for Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone and it was so good that I am now reading a physical copy of it.💖 thanks for accidentally putting me on! Lol
Sorry but how you expect us to even listen to you with your hair looking like that. ITS THAT BEAUTIFUL!!! 😍 Got to turn my phone over to hear you 😂
Thank you for sharing this list. I recently read Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenjah and Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires (both short story collections) and really enjoyed them.
I just finished medical apartheid, it discusses the history of experimentation and exploitation of the black body and how it led to many medical advances that black people now rarely see the benefit of. A very interesting read for me as someone who wants to go into the healthcare field but it does a good job of explaining the medical terminology for those that aren't as familiar
I would definitely recommend "The Portable Nineteenth-Century African American Women Writers " collection. it's an anthology of 52 women writers with different pieces ranging from "social movements like abolition, women's suffrage, temperance, and civil rights." It includes women like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, etc. Truly a gem.
That ain’t I a feminist book sounds really intriguing and I’m copping it today
I love your book videos sis. I’ve been trying to read Becoming since it came out but I can’t get into it. Maybe it’s just not meant for me to read right now.
ash it starts slow (for those who know a lot about her upbringing) but gets more interesting towards the middle
I just finished "Educated" by Tara Westover. Her warped childhood and her journey to get to college from not having any formal education (homeschool or public) was really eye opening to me. I loved it.
This video and the 2018 booklist that you just posted are immeasurably valuable! I work at a book store but I don't read nearly as many black works as I want to. Pleeeeease do everything in your power to start a book club!
Me too girl (the Obamas dinner thing)! 😂😂😂😂 I claim that!!!!
Omg I thought you left TH-cam. Maybe I’m trippin. I literally love you and learn so much !!! Good to see you again!!!
You be blessing us Jouelzy!
Dumb proud of you. Go after that degree! I read Big Magic when I need a break from heavy reading at night.
The sexy librarian look REALLY works with you!
Thank you so much for this video! It is really inspiring to see how dedicated you are to learn new things and work on your PhD foundations.
dear jouelzy, i knw u mentioned before that not enough of us watch these videos...but sis, i look forward to them every yr! abd have added all the recs to my book list if they werent there already.
a book im reading now is, "a wild feminine". discusses and explores how women who were biologically women should bring more awareness to the strength n power of their bodies. so far, im loving it. i thk its a great read for women who may not be as intuitive with thwir bodies (often bc of shame bc to sexualization of ur body or lack of education of female anatomy).
Reading Becoming! Been waiting on this video to see what in your list I can take on. Can't wait!
I read Heavy after your 2018 read list. It was absolutely amazing. I will be reading more of his books. Thanks
I read the Baldwin book last year. I really enjoy his humor, wit, sporadic darkness and verbal eloquence
I read Barracoon based on your recommendation and I loved it. I just finished The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and I am obsessed. It’s about the great migration from the south. It reads as a history book but follows three individuals and their personal experiences. I recommend it to everyone. I plan to read Becoming soon.
Currently I'm reading 'Live the Let-Go Life" by Joseph Prince. I defiantly want to read Becoming though for sure! So many too list...
Just added almost every book in my Goodreads TBR list. Also, out of topic, your hands are super aesthetic 😜 Thank you for your videos 👍🏻
You look amazing! On another note... thanks for sharing,, You have encouraged me to read more and finish my degree.
I love your mind and thought process Jouelzy!!
I listened to Becoming on audio which was amazing. “Here comes the Sun” by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn”, my goodness what an amazing read!! I read over 200 books 📚 last year so I can’t list them all. Reading 📖 is what I do!!
Yes.. thanks..one of the things I struggle with is finding those who are interested in discussing the books in the depth that I want to discussing!! So #smartbrowngirl over here is all for this list and discussions..
I'm think I should start a book club...
Can y'all pray for a sister for wanting to open a bookstore this year !!
Yessss!!! Been looking for new reads...glad I bumped into your channel... Peace ✌
Jouelzy, you're the professor I never had!!