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Yesterday, was a lovely Surprising day to see my "Bookmail" had already arrived 💜. A Beautiful hardcover copy of Jason Reynolds' latest novel of his 'Track' series. Thank you, Goodreads for my 7th "Grateful Goodreads" Giveaway Win and I will absolutely write a review upon completion of the entire series. Thank you one again! @SimonKids 🔆
Love.Love.Love ✨️

Hello, Everyone!

Dr. Daniel Black will be at Progressive Community Church this Saturday, September, 13, 2025. If you're near the Chicago area, feel free to join in with this unforgettable conversation.
Dr. Daniel Black is the Phenomenal author of the novels: Isaac's Song, Don't Cry For Me, Perfect Peace, and more. I have been Blessed to sit in on a Live Book discussion with him and it will Forever be cherished.

The "Happy Holidays" Crew 🥰

Peace and much love,
SC 😅

DNF - Error with downloading

Would really love to get back into this wonderful read, but now getting error message without downloading 😕

** If you're in Georgia **
Author Talk with Daniel Black
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Gwinnett County Public Library - Snellville
7-8pm

Award-winning author Daniel Black will be discussing his novels: Isaac's Song, Perfect Peace, and much more. ❤️✨️

Had to go to the audiobook

Adam Lazarre-White in character as Torrent just takes me! Love him 🫶

Finished the Hardback.. Vacation time is over 🫶
♡ Now listening to audiobook ♡
"You trying to get your lick back." - Torrent

As much as I want to finish this off...
I'm getting Ready to pack for my VACATION!! ENJOY your SummerFun, Everyone 🩷🔆🩷

My Goodness...I really don't want to put this book down, but I have to go into serious Meditation.
There has to be an imperative reason for S.A. Cosby to establish this name for this particular character. So many Thoughts & Questions 😊⁉️

"Look, let's get down to it. Y'all ain't about this life. You tell us what you know..." lol - Chauncey

"Sleep doesn't give me rest." - Roman
Roman just might be my Favorite S.A. Cosby character by far.

Time to get back into this book...
This page just leaves me with so many questions 😩

"The morning sun baptizes both the sinner and saint alike."

So Happy to have some time to read today ❤️🔥❤️

"The velvet was moth-eaten, and he (Roman) could see the real Chauncey through the holes."

Omgoodness...Only S.A. Cosby 🔥

The Crematory - "... it stood mute as a place guard, yet it seemed to speak to him in his mind."

"... the city was more of a whisper than shout."