pickThis was a fun read and I found myself relating to quite a lot of what she had to say. After reading this I‘m going to have to explore more of Phoebe Robinson‘s work. #NFNov
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pickThis was a fun read and I found myself relating to quite a lot of what she had to say. After reading this I‘m going to have to explore more of Phoebe Robinson‘s work. #NFNov
pickHonestly, this should be required reading for everyone. She provides raw, unapologetic truth and insight to many uncomfortable topics with humor; not an easy feat.
pickThese essays combine humour with serious content about sexism and misogyny SO well. I don‘t think I‘ve ever read a book that was so laugh out loud funny and taught me so much all at the same time, often in the same sentence. The author‘s speaking style was quite chatty and podcast-y rather than most ‘serous classic audiobook narrator‘ voices, which I thought I might not like but really got into. Highly recommend!
1) Taurus ♉
2) My oldest turned 6 today!
3) Tagged, the audio version, I just couldn't stay interested even though I love the author in her other endeavours
4) Bringing the aforementioned child out with one of his friends for some birthday fun
5) 💞💞💞
#friyayintro @howjessreads
so-soLots of funny here, but super hard truth ... I‘m too old for this book. Too many missed references for me to fully love.
But, on the other hand, I think Phoebe would appreciate a “gray hair, don‘t care” attitude?! 🧓🏼😉
pickThe essays in this were fabulous! They‘re extremely conversational in tone and I kept wondering if there was an author-read audiobook version of this. It gets a little raunchy at times, but she does stand up comedy for a living, so that‘s pretty much expected. I think it would resonate with readers of all races. More than funny or angry or any other signifier, this just struck me as honest.
In this era of gift cards, I was pleasantly surprised with this gift! Hoping for a really fun read 😁
pickThis was a fantastic book. Highly recommend!
pickI never give memoirs/personal essays anything other than a 👍 because it‘s not my place to criticize someone else‘s experience. Having said that, the content of the book is great, but I didn‘t find the book to be particularly funny. Phoebe Robinson‘s utilization of teenage-type of language definitely works for a lot of people, but it grated on me after awhile. Sorry, Phoebe, it‘s just not my thing.
so-soRead by the author which kind of works in this case since she‘s a performer. Audiobook had lots of fun ad libs, but I still found myself spacing out at times. I also downloaded the ebook so I could see the pictures.
pickI really enjoyed this collection from Phoebe Robinson, with whom I am completely unfamiliar outside this book. She tackles serious topics, primarily racism and sexism, in a funny, relatable, real way. My only complaint is a tad too many internet-isms for my taste (hashtags in a book are fine to a point but can be too much after a while).
#dogsofLitsy #Bindi
And I‘m back (after writing a paper, doing laundry, gardening, and also walking this stinky boy). Going to get a start on this one tonight for my final #24in48 book and hopefully get to at least 9 hours! #cooperthedog
bailedI can‘t. Maybe I shouldn‘t have even tried it because I don‘t like 2 dope queens.
pickI read this super quickly, and enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks, @Alicia !!
Currently reading 🤓🤓
Revived Turtles yesterday and I can‘t wait to see everyone‘s thoughts. Thanks so much for the extra book, @Alicia !! I can‘t wait to read this one.
I‘m so happy we were all paired up and got to know each other, thanks for all the insights and great reads 😆
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#riotgrams Day 3 - Favorite Title! This book is amazing and the title is pretty much the best
pickI know I‘m late to the party on this one but this book is AH MAZING. Phoebe Robinson is obviously the best narrator and she speaks to me in such an amazing and real way. As I recommended to my friend, this book is my truth. Thank you for sharing your wonderful self with the world Phoebe! Sorry for squished pic, thanks Libby...
pick“Whenever someone tells you that you're doing XYZ like a girl, then you can whip out, "Thank you, hater, you're my motivator," and then go back to being XX chromosome AF.”
In this essay collection, Robinson speaks frankly about what it‘s like to be black, to be female, and to be a black female. I really appreciate her insight, incredibly valid points, and smart sense of humor. Her narration had me LOLing. She‘s got me feeling XX chromosome AF!
🎧 #currentlylistening #currentlyreading #audiomultitasking #mindandbody #audio #audiobook #overdrive
pickThis is so strong in the beginning! I wish the whole book had been able to maintain, but it kind of devolves into jokes and silliness. Which is totally fine, that's Phoebe and I love her forever for just that but knowing what the whole book could have been made it hard to enjoy pieces that should have been edited out. This is still a solid pick though! Do it on audio.
Thanx to everyone who posted the Kindle deal of the day yesterday! Just started reading this morning, seems like a good one. #blitsy #blittens #pleasedonttouchmyhair #seriously And can someone help me figure out how to post pictures without cutting half the image???
Very good ebook deal on a very good book!!
I want to be “Executive Director of Executive Shit That Needs Directing” 😂😂😂😂💯💯💯 Phoebe Robinson is awesome!
Kindle deal of the day! If you haven‘t read this fantastic book, you definitely should!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CZCW30A/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag=boorio-...
SUPER SALE ALERT!
"The joy of seeing yourself in another is pertinent not just to stand-up comedy but to being alive."
Starting off this snow day with breakfast and a book. Book 8/20 😍
pickSmart, funny, and well worth reading.
This book= ❤❤❤
Phoebe Robinson's humor and observations are on-point and thought provoking, and listening to this audio book has been delightful, and will very likely be a re-read in physical book form.
pickThe biggest flaw in this book is that Robinson doesn‘t specify the make and model of washer & dryer at her parents‘ home that she praises for their superiority over the machines she uses at her regular laundromat.
#ReadHarder2018
Trying to find a term better than "guilty pleasure". It may not roll off the tongue but damn it's accurate in my case. ?
It's raining and we've all lost an hour of sleep but I don't care because it's spring break for me. Yeah... Spring break... When it's technically winter. I have no idea why it's so early. Looks like a day in bed with books and my personal #catsoflitsy.
Kicking off #Internationalwomensday with a great read❤️❤️❤️ and a half-assed blog post.
https://sacereads.blog/2018/03/08/international-womens-day-2018/
pickI can‘t tell you how long I‘ve owned the paperback (and enjoyed what little I had read). These days, I‘m too wiped out to read with my eyes at night—have to read with my ears while I commute. Happy to have borrowed the audio from Overdrive. Mostly funny.
Don‘t forget! Today is the last day to enter @mrozzz giveaway challenge #itsgottagogiveaway
Head on over to @mrozzz profile to check out the details on how to enter to win this lovely stack of books! Thanks for paying it forward♥️ #giveaway #itsallgottagogiveaway #prettybooks #letsreademall
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🛑 #KINDLEDEAL ALERT 🛑 #YouCantTouchMyHair is only $2.99 today! “Being a black woman in America means contending with old prejudices and fresh absurdities every day. Comedian #PhoebeRobinson has experienced her fair share over the years. Now, she's ready to take these topics to the page—and she‘s going to make you laugh as she‘s doing it... [This is] a hilarious and timely essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture.” -Amazon #TBR #Deals
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