tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post6562239109521748703..comments2024-03-27T16:57:59.249-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: My Monday Musings...Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-84901611866766857542020-06-22T03:25:27.990-04:002020-06-22T03:25:27.990-04:00I have been so off kilter and scattered that I hav...I have been so off kilter and scattered that I have only managed to buy face masks from a Black-owned Etsy shop and contribute to a Black Progressive candidate. I had the link to an arts program for NYC inner city kids in a predominantly Black area, but I lost it and keep forgetting to go looking for it again. I need to look into some of the bookstores. I have been looking for a copy of Black Faces White Spaces for my son and I might be more likely to find a new copy from a Black-owned book store. Thanks for the extra links. 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-24701657250767742662020-06-17T15:58:31.359-04:002020-06-17T15:58:31.359-04:00I was going to do a giveaway myself but I'm sp...I was going to do a giveaway myself but I'm spread pretty thin right now but I did purchase for myself and requested titles from the library. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-37625170859249238052020-06-17T15:57:29.378-04:002020-06-17T15:57:29.378-04:00Can you access your library? I think a lot of peop...Can you access your library? I think a lot of people don't have money right now (or ever lol) but it still gives the book an audience and visibility. The library still pays the author. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-11448975709960314232020-06-17T15:55:59.025-04:002020-06-17T15:55:59.025-04:00Please don't ask that lolPlease don't ask that lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-84522254439515142062020-06-17T15:09:46.394-04:002020-06-17T15:09:46.394-04:00Can 2020 get worse? oh I am sure it can, how about...Can 2020 get worse? oh I am sure it can, how about WW3Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39793244136255243082020-06-17T03:01:54.060-04:002020-06-17T03:01:54.060-04:00I know that feeling, you've successfully got b...I know that feeling, you've successfully got back into reading and then the world is on fire and you stop. Glad you find some small ways to help support some independent Black owned bookshops, though. I had seen about #BlackPublishingPower on twitter which was frustrating as I'd just said I could buy no more books for a while, unless they're preorders because I need something. I think I might have to purchase at least one book though because publishing needs to get the message.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13207919188123092442020-06-16T14:02:27.038-04:002020-06-16T14:02:27.038-04:00Thanks for the updates. In honor of #BlackPublishi...Thanks for the updates. In honor of #BlackPublishingPower week I'm running a giveaway on Twitter. But I don't know that it's getting enough viability. OH well, I'll just buy the books for myself!Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-34973675443484102322020-06-16T13:41:06.961-04:002020-06-16T13:41:06.961-04:00I don't watch him as often now but I've be...I don't watch him as often now but I've been wanting to read this book for years. The print in the paperback is SUPER tiny though lol<br /><br /><a href="www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth </a><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71512893106991414052020-06-16T13:40:23.015-04:002020-06-16T13:40:23.015-04:00Reading is a HUGE thing out here. Lots of indie bo...Reading is a HUGE thing out here. Lots of indie bookstores but the more I started researching when the pandemic started, I realized how much trouble they're in. I knew most small/indie businesses struggle but so many of the indie bookstore links lead to closed stores. It's really sad. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43500285558856502212020-06-16T13:38:24.123-04:002020-06-16T13:38:24.123-04:00I loved that book (& anything Acevedo writes) ...I loved that book (& anything Acevedo writes) so I hope you do too!<br /><br /><a href="www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth </a><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6474162106387140772020-06-16T11:45:08.664-04:002020-06-16T11:45:08.664-04:00I love what I’ve seen/heard from Trevor Noah (limi...I love what I’ve seen/heard from Trevor Noah (limited, though it has been) so I definitely want to read Born a Crime.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-61626796785915694642020-06-15T23:57:26.452-04:002020-06-15T23:57:26.452-04:00That's nice that you have some black- owned in...That's nice that you have some black- owned indies near you. I'd like to find one. We seem to live in white bread- ville lol and finding any indies at all, let alone POC- owned ones, is tough. I love how people are trying to make a difference though- it gives me hope. Thanks for highlighting these. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-21198227931705309792020-06-15T22:16:09.587-04:002020-06-15T22:16:09.587-04:00Thanks for sharing the bookstore links. I ordered ...Thanks for sharing the bookstore links. I ordered from a black-owned bookstore in Indiana, but I haven't gotten my book yet (it's Clap When You Land). I will try and buy a couple books tomorrow by black authors. I've noticed some people are doing giveaways over on Twitter and I love that.<br /><br />Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-41882756032163322792020-06-15T21:57:52.743-04:002020-06-15T21:57:52.743-04:00I've been wanting to read it for years on audi...I've been wanting to read it for years on audio but my library has never gotten it so I caved lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-3306821518023415052020-06-15T20:53:34.491-04:002020-06-15T20:53:34.491-04:00This week has been a slow reading week for me so f...This week has been a slow reading week for me so far. I agree that everything going on in the world can be distracting. I've heard the Trevor Noah book is fantastic and will have you laughing and crying!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-41306359475745642142020-06-15T14:48:33.706-04:002020-06-15T14:48:33.706-04:00I love the website. I hope you get to go in person...I love the website. I hope you get to go in person soon.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76292532433674656832020-06-15T14:42:15.854-04:002020-06-15T14:42:15.854-04:00Semicolon; is such a cool spot, thank you again fo...Semicolon; is such a cool spot, thank you again for the gift card there love. <3 I've heard amazing things about Pet. I think I'm going to buy Song of Wraiths and Ruin tomorrow!Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.com