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The Book of Negroes: A Novel (Movie Tie-in Edition) (Movie Tie-in Editions) | Lawrence Hill

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This is one of my favorite reads of 2016, along with Homegoing. Actually, I'd say it's even more ambitious & impressive than Homegoing. The protagonist, Aminata Diallo, is one of the most #insipring women in fiction. The Book of Negroes is an essential read for fans of historical fiction & people who want to learn about slavery, its history & legacy. Spread the word!

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charl08 Reading this one now - great read. 8y

read_diverse_books @charl08 Awesome! Yes, I recommend this book to everyone. 👌 8y

karinspiration Beautiful book! And the tv show is great too 8y

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BellaBookNook Definitely on my TBR. Have you read The Fire This Time by Jesmyn Ward? It's my favorite for 2016. 8y

RealLifeReading Thanks to your posts on this, I finally did read this book a few months ago. It is definitely an inspiring read 8y

read_diverse_books @RealLifeReading Oh, fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 8y

Aquedita You had me at "more ambitious than Homegoing". Why would you do this to me, now I gotta run to the library first thing in the morning... Love you XoXo 8y

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We Should All Be Feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

#insipring books for #photoadaynov16!

For me, everything Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says is insipiring, even in her novels. She is a consummate writer and I admire her immensely. But her TED talks are especially moving and inspirational. I'm sure many of you have watched The Danger of a Single Story and this talk on feminism.
It's hard to read it and NOT be inspired and resolved in your feminism.
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SuperPunkNinja Yes! 8y

kristenlcoates I loved her recent interview about how our exact versions of feminism don't need to be the same as long as we stand on the foundation of equality. She's such an incredible, brilliant human. 8y

Shay Just reread this one recently! 8y

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read_diverse_books @Shay Nice! It's a such quick but powerful boost in motivation. 8y

read_diverse_books @kristenlcoates Oh, I need to find that interview! Yes, she has so much wisdom and insight to share with the world. I'm lucky to be a reader while she's a writer 😁 8y

angrylilasian Her TED talk is one of my all time favorites. 8y

prowlix She's such a great speaker too! I love watching her TED talk or interviews on YouTube 💗 8y

TheNextBook @kristenlcoates @read_diverse_books that interview was stunning! Her explanation was so spot on. 8y

readordierachel Great choice! 8y

read_diverse_books @prowlix @angrylilasian I hope she does a new TED Talk soon. 😊 8y

read_diverse_books @ReadOrDieRachel Thanks! 8y

Vikz I really loved that book 8y

read_diverse_books @Vikz Glad to hear it. 😃 8y

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