Mr. McCane
I can read and listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson all day. I’m very interested in space, and since I watch him on YouTube everyday anyway, this book was perfect for me. This is a quick read (hardcover, 209 pages). The book has twelve chapters that you can read independently. He explains how we got here, how unique we are, and even how little we are in the universe. I read the physical book as I listened to the audiobook. This book was very enjoyable, and perfect for someone looking for a basic understanding. I’m going to pick up some of his other books.
Here’s a quote: “As was I, until the day I learned in biology class that more bacteria live and work in one centimeter of my colon than the number of people who have ever existed in the world. That kind of information makes you think twice about who—or what—is actually in charge.”
I can read and listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson all day. I’m very interested in space, and since I watch him on YouTube everyday anyway, this book was perfect for me. This is a quick read (hardcover, 209 pages). The book has twelve chapters that you can read independently. He explains how we got here, how unique we are, and even how little we are in the universe. I read the physical book as I listened to the audiobook. This book was very enjoyable, and perfect for someone looking for a basic understanding. I’m going to pick up some of his other books.
Here’s a quote: “As was I, until the day I learned in biology class that more bacteria live and work in one centimeter of my colon than the number of people who have ever existed in the world. That kind of information makes you think twice about who—or what—is actually in charge.”
I have not read a book like this before. This fits into multiple genres, such as urban western, dark fantasy and thriller. I’ll try my best to review this, but there is really no proper way to explain this that will do justice. Please bear with me. First, let’s get this out of the way. Check your triggers because this book has them all.
So let me set the scene. This is a dystopian world where Marshall Stryfe, Commander of The Republic, runs an oppressive regime. He is fighting for total control. It reads like the 1800s Wild West, but they talk in modern slang and smoke Kush (good ass weed).
Baron Black and his son, Captain BB have their own soldiers and are fighting against The Republic. They want to unite all the local gangs so they can be stronger. The problem is that the local gangs have beef with each other.
First there’s NoLove. He is the leader of a small gang called Da Mobb. While Da Mobb is out doing Mob things (robbing and killing), they end up killing a member of the Shyne gang. The Shynes are run by a very dangerous guy named Alkada. And of course, he wants revenge.
The police are trying to get justice, but they’re being run by a corrupt mayor/pimp named Fat Pockets.
There are also several other things going on, including a separate war amongst the gods.
If you enjoyed the Netflix movie “The Harder They Fall” starring Idris Elba, you may love this. Just add a mixture of the movie Menace to Society and the TV show Game of Thrones.
You should go into this book knowing that you will need to take notes early on. You will need to identify who is who, and to whom he/she belongs. I wish the author had included a character tree. I filled the first quarter of my book with transparent sticky notes. There are a few heavy scenes that will make the average person pause and put the book down. These scenes include r*** and the murder of an infant. Yes, really heavy stuff.
But once you get past that, the book flows well and is written well. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Picking up book two immediately.
I can’t wait to see the battles between HardBody and TwoFace, Alkada and NoLove, and Fat Pockets and Captain BB. I also have a feeling that Alkada’s daughter (Nefertiti) will be trouble. And hopefully, we'll find out what happened in the Death Sagas. Let’s go!
I have not read a book like this before. This fits into multiple genres, such as urban western, dark fantasy and thriller. I’ll try my best to review this, but there is really no proper way to explain this that will do justice. Please bear with me. First, let’s get this out of the way. Check your triggers because this book has them all.
So let me set the scene. This is a dystopian world where Marshall Stryfe, Commander of The Republic, runs an oppressive regime. He is fighting for total control. It reads like the 1800s Wild West, but they talk in modern slang and smoke Kush (good ass weed).
Baron Black and his son, Captain BB have their own soldiers and are fighting against The Republic. They want to unite all the local gangs so they can be stronger. The problem is that the local gangs have beef with each other.
First there’s NoLove. He is the leader of a small gang called Da Mobb. While Da Mobb is out doing Mob things (robbing and killing), they end up killing a member of the Shyne gang. The Shynes are run by a very dangerous guy named Alkada. And of course, he wants revenge.
The police are trying to get justice, but they’re being run by a corrupt mayor/pimp named Fat Pockets.
There are also several other things going on, including a separate war amongst the gods.
If you enjoyed the Netflix movie “The Harder They Fall” starring Idris Elba, you may love this. Just add a mixture of the movie Menace to Society and the TV show Game of Thrones.
You should go into this book knowing that you will need to take notes early on. You will need to identify who is who, and to whom he/she belongs. I wish the author had included a character tree. I filled the first quarter of my book with transparent sticky notes. There are a few heavy scenes that will make the average person pause and put the book down. These scenes include r*** and the murder of an infant. Yes, really heavy stuff.
But once you get past that, the book flows well and is written well. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Picking up book two immediately.
I can’t wait to see the battles between HardBody and TwoFace, Alkada and NoLove, and Fat Pockets and Captain BB. I also have a feeling that Alkada’s daughter (Nefertiti) will be trouble. And hopefully, we'll find out what happened in the Death Sagas. Let’s go!
Roy Wood Jr. did not have the best relationship with his father. He shares what he’s learned from him (rolling my eyes) as well as several other men who had to fill in the gaps. It’s written as a memoir for his son Henry.
This is one of the best memoirs I’ve read, and I love when this genre has you going through several emotions. Sometimes I forget how funny he is. I laughed out loud many times, became upset, and sometimes I was sad for him.
Although this is about the men in his life, he doesn’t forget about his mother, who plays a major role in his life. One of my favorite parts of the book is when he and his mother argue with each other. Pure comedy gold.
I really enjoyed the cover of this book. The art is amazing. As a matter of fact, that’s his mother at the bottom left.
Here’s a quote: Roy’s mother: “You got a ride home from a goddamn drunk?” Roy: “Yup. But better to meet a drunk than a kidnapper.”
One man Roy writes about is the Amazing Trevor Noah. I don’t know if you have read his memoir Born a Crime, but if you haven’t, I highly suggest that you do. I love the fact that they are close friends and both have great memoirs. The Man of Many Fathers is a must-read, and the audiobook is top-tier.
Roy Wood Jr. did not have the best relationship with his father. He shares what he’s learned from him (rolling my eyes) as well as several other men who had to fill in the gaps. It’s written as a memoir for his son Henry.
This is one of the best memoirs I’ve read, and I love when this genre has you going through several emotions. Sometimes I forget how funny he is. I laughed out loud many times, became upset, and sometimes I was sad for him.
Although this is about the men in his life, he doesn’t forget about his mother, who plays a major role in his life. One of my favorite parts of the book is when he and his mother argue with each other. Pure comedy gold.
I really enjoyed the cover of this book. The art is amazing. As a matter of fact, that’s his mother at the bottom left.
Here’s a quote: Roy’s mother: “You got a ride home from a goddamn drunk?” Roy: “Yup. But better to meet a drunk than a kidnapper.”
One man Roy writes about is the Amazing Trevor Noah. I don’t know if you have read his memoir Born a Crime, but if you haven’t, I highly suggest that you do. I love the fact that they are close friends and both have great memoirs. The Man of Many Fathers is a must-read, and the audiobook is top-tier.
ARC Review: NetGalley and Atria Books Release Date: 3-3-26 Author: 2 Chainz As promised, here’s my honest review.
When I read the title of this book (The Voice in my Head is God), I was a little hesitant to read it. I was afraid that it would be really preachy. Not only am I a fan of him, but of the culture. So, I wondered which version of 2 Chainz I would encounter. I remembered thinking, did he get saved and stop cursing? lol. And although memoirs are my favorite genre, I don’t enjoy authors preaching to me. This was not that at all. 2 Chainz gave me exactly what I was looking for. It passed my checklist.
Who is 2 Chainz? ✅ Will he talk about his family? ✅ Will he talk about his street life? ✅ What about how he became a rapper? ✅ How did he get into fashion? ✅ Why the name change from Tity Boi to 2 Chainz? ✅ Will he give us stories about his experiences with other rappers? ✅
He answered all of that, and he taught us how you can accomplish many things by listening to your inner voice. He “spit game”. This book was deeply personal and spiritual.
It felt like he was having a conversation with his readers rather than giving us stories in chronological order.
There was even a chapter so deep that I had to put the book down and do some reflecting. I really enjoyed this read. 2 Chainz is the definition of Hip-Hop.
I recommend this book to anyone in their 40s, any fan of rap and hip-hop, anyone who has a love for the culture, and anyone who needs to be taught a little game by one of the OGs.
ARC Review: NetGalley and Atria Books Release Date: 3-3-26 Author: 2 Chainz As promised, here’s my honest review.
When I read the title of this book (The Voice in my Head is God), I was a little hesitant to read it. I was afraid that it would be really preachy. Not only am I a fan of him, but of the culture. So, I wondered which version of 2 Chainz I would encounter. I remembered thinking, did he get saved and stop cursing? lol. And although memoirs are my favorite genre, I don’t enjoy authors preaching to me. This was not that at all. 2 Chainz gave me exactly what I was looking for. It passed my checklist.
Who is 2 Chainz? ✅ Will he talk about his family? ✅ Will he talk about his street life? ✅ What about how he became a rapper? ✅ How did he get into fashion? ✅ Why the name change from Tity Boi to 2 Chainz? ✅ Will he give us stories about his experiences with other rappers? ✅
He answered all of that, and he taught us how you can accomplish many things by listening to your inner voice. He “spit game”. This book was deeply personal and spiritual.
It felt like he was having a conversation with his readers rather than giving us stories in chronological order.
There was even a chapter so deep that I had to put the book down and do some reflecting. I really enjoyed this read. 2 Chainz is the definition of Hip-Hop.
I recommend this book to anyone in their 40s, any fan of rap and hip-hop, anyone who has a love for the culture, and anyone who needs to be taught a little game by one of the OGs.
I couldn’t wait for this book to end. I didn’t hate it, but I definitely didn’t love it. Memoirs are my favorite genre and extremely hard to rate and review. Based on all the hype and outstanding reviews, I went in blind.
This book is about Michelle, a mixed-race girl (Caucasian and Korean) who acts out because she has an abusive mom who we later find out is dying. Her dad isn’t much better.
Michelle now tries to rekindle a broken relationship by blaming herself and acknowledging that it’s not her fault.
Michelle uses food to help with love, loss, and remembrance. She also has a passion for music. I loved the music parts but did not enjoy the sections about food.
I found myself uninterested in the characters and was ready to go. Yes, it was a sad story, but respectfully, it wasn’t for me.
I thought I would enjoy it more since I lost my mother, but I did not. It may hit harder for people who can relate culturally.
I couldn’t wait for this book to end. I didn’t hate it, but I definitely didn’t love it. Memoirs are my favorite genre and extremely hard to rate and review. Based on all the hype and outstanding reviews, I went in blind.
This book is about Michelle, a mixed-race girl (Caucasian and Korean) who acts out because she has an abusive mom who we later find out is dying. Her dad isn’t much better.
Michelle now tries to rekindle a broken relationship by blaming herself and acknowledging that it’s not her fault.
Michelle uses food to help with love, loss, and remembrance. She also has a passion for music. I loved the music parts but did not enjoy the sections about food.
I found myself uninterested in the characters and was ready to go. Yes, it was a sad story, but respectfully, it wasn’t for me.
I thought I would enjoy it more since I lost my mother, but I did not. It may hit harder for people who can relate culturally.