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A few things you'll only find here at BBB:

Arizona Authors

The Grand Canyon state is home to some great writers. I try to give them some extra love when I read their books, so you'll see this button on reviews of books written by Arizona authors. You can find those I've already read by using the search bar or Labels drop-down menu (look under "Arizona Authors") on BBB's home page.

Latter-day Saint Authors

I'm a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I always get excited when I find books written by someone who is also a member. Reviews of books by Latter-day Saint authors will carry the above button. You can find these reviews by using the search bar or Labels drop-down menu (look for "LDS Authors") on BBB's home page.

Mormon Mentions

This one doesn't have a fancy button, but when I come across references to the Church in books written by non-members, I highlight them in posts I call Mormon Mentions. It's my chance to explain principles of my religion, clear up misconceptions, laugh at my sometimes crazy Church culture, and basically offer my insider's view on all things Mormon. Search "Mormon Mentions" to find these posts.

If you find a reference to my religion in a book and would like me to address it, feel free to email me at: blogginboutbooksATgmailDOTcom

Baby Steps to Understanding

If you've glanced at my "About Me" section, you'll see that I have a daughter who is bi-racial. My husband and I adopted her as an infant in 2008 and have always loved the fact that she is such a beautiful blend of caucasian and African-American. In an effort to educate myself about her African-American heritage, I continually seek out books that explore Blackness, identity, racism, transracial adoption, etc. I identify them with this special button which pays tribute to my sweet baby (who's, sadly, not much of a baby anymore). Search "Baby Steps Books" for these reviews.

6 comments:

JJ31 July, 2021 04:42
Hi,
Do you have an archive for your blog, i.e. by year and month? I don't see it.
Thanks.
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Amy @ A Novel Start10 November, 2022 13:13
Can I just say what an absolutely stunning blog you have? The colours/fonts/pictures are so beautiful! You can really tell you've put a lot of care and effort in to it <3 x
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Leslie @ Books Are The New Black07 July, 2024 09:56
Great topic change!! I love the cover for Tress! I actually did the kickstarter and have the leatherbound ones. I still need to read it though. lol
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