BOOK RECS

*ALL OF THESE BOOKS WERE FREE WITH LIBBY*

•Get It Done is a self-help book that provides practical tips for overcoming procrastination and achieving your goals. It explores the roots of procrastination and offers actionable advice for staying motivated and productive.

•Eating While Black is starkly exposing the rampant shaming and policing around how Black people eat, Williams-Forson contemplates food's role in cultural transmission, belonging, homemaking, and survival.

•Bad Fat Black Girl offers inclusive feminism for the modern world. Weaving together searing personal essay and cultural commentary, Bowen interrogates sexism, fatphobia, and capitalism all within the context of race and hip-hop.

•Everyone Here Is Lying is about a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. Nine-year-old Avery Wooler is missing. Her parents are frantic and want her found. But in this small neighborhood, secrets abound, and not everyone is willing to share theirs in order to help find Avery.

•Paybacks A Witch is about a witchy Midwestern town, it focuses around three female witches who were all hurt by the same man, also a witch, and who now want to get their revenge by ensuring he doesn’t win the tournament that determines which family gets a magical boost.

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2023/12/25 Edited to

... Read moreThe digital reading platform Libby has transformed how bibliophiles access literature. This engaging library service houses an extensive array of books, including must-reads like 'Get It Done' by Ayelet Fishbach, which offers insightful strategies for battling procrastination and enhancing productivity. Additionally, 'Eating While Black' explores food culture within the Black community, highlighting systemic issues of food shaming. For those interested in intersectional feminism, 'Bad Fat Black Girl' by Sesali Bowen combines personal anecdotes with sharp commentary on race, gender, and societal expectations. If thrillers capture your interest, 'Everyone Here Is Lying' delves into the complex dynamics of personal secrets and missing children that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Lastly, 'Paybacks A Witch' introduces a whimsical and vengeful tale of female empowerment, weaving in elements of magic and justice within an enchanting narrative. Exploring these titles not only enriches your reading experience but also exposes you to varied cultural perspectives, inspiring discussions and connections among readers. With such an extraordinary selection at your fingertips, the world of literature is just a download away on Libby.

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What library card do you have mine don’t have any copies of Bad Fat Black Girl

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