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whew. this is good.

“It used to be Smalls Paradise, old Harlem’s only black-owned cabaret, where 1920’s waiters danced with trays on their heads, and 1940s waiters included a hustler called Detroit Red, who hadn’t yet become Malcolm X.”

there is so much history within these pages! i find myself constantly researching to build out the story’s scenes in my mind. it makes experiencing the book even better.

“nostalgia and melancholia are fraternal twins…”

this already feels like a book i don’t want to end. 🤎

black history month is coming up.🤎 any good book recommendations?

i took me until page 130 to feel invested in the story, and even now, i’m still constantly aware of what a missed opportunity this book is as i read..

a comfort read :)

every time mia’s dad makes an appearance, i like him less.

my first beverly jenkins novel 💓

the AUDACITY.

this book makes me think so much.. i read a bit and put it down for days or weeks to ponder the new ideas that are introduced.

wow, not what i was expecting at all. i wish i wouldn’t have waited so long to pick this one up.

i’m stressed 😣

this feels promising 🌻

love this one 💚

blown away. the writing? the emotions?! this is intensely good.

*record scratch* 😳 didn’t see that coming

so stinking cute :)

trying out ‘immersive reading’ for the first time and listening to the audiobook performer while following along with the physical book makes this feel like such a treat. every moment i’m not reading, i want to be reading this.

immersive and timely.

this is so so cute 🫶🏽