historical fiction

‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ and the Problem of White Authors Creating Main Characters of Color

“Carrie Soto Is Back” sparks debate as a Latina tennis champ returns to defend her legacy in Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel.

Book Review: ‘Dominicana’ by Angie Cruz

Dominicana by Angie Cruz My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read more book reviews like this on my blog shelit.com

Book Review: ‘Mexican Gothic’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read more book reviews like this on my blog

Book Review: ‘The Final Revival of Opal & Nev’ by Dawnie Walton

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Final Revival of

Book Review: ‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kindred by Octavia E. Butler takes time travel and

Book Review: ‘The Vanishing Half’ by Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a

Book Review: ‘Rodham’ by Curtis Sittenfeld

Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld is an alternative history book reimagining

Book Review: ‘Grand Union’ by Zadie Smith

Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith My rating: 3 of 5 stars Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith is an

Book Review: ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the life of a fictional Hollywood siren and the trials and tribulations she experiences in the spotlight during each of her seven marriages.

Book Review: ‘The Water Dancer’ by Ta-Nehisi Coates

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The summoning of a story, the water, and

Book Review: ‘The Underground Railroad’ by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I first started the novel, I couldn’t

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