Mr. McCane

Brandy really laid it all out in this memoir. I had it preordered because I just knew she was going to reveal things we hadn’t heard before, and she did not disappoint. This book is raw, detailed, and filled with a few shocking, “WTF” moments.

Apparently, I knew nothing about her. I spent most of the book reading with a surprised look on my face. We learn about her childhood, her rise to superstardom, and all the good, and terrible things that followed.

I admired her resilience and the way she tried to remain respectful to people who didn’t extend that same grace to her. Some of my favorite moments included hearing about her close bond with her brother, Ray J, her disclosure about being taken advantage of as a teenager by an adult superstar, her interactions with Aaliyah and Monica, plus a few other things I won’t spoil. I was completely immersed, and experiencing it alongside her narration made it even better.

That said, I didn’t like that she only portrayed her brother in a positive light. Over the years, we’ve seen him embarrass both himself and her, and I wanted more honesty about that. He felt too protected. She also came across as a bit too “Miss Goody Two-Shoes.” There have been plenty of stories circulating about her being conniving or difficult with others. Names like Foxy Brown, Adina Howard, and Shyne come to mind. I expected more transparency. Hopefully, Ray J will tell his story one day.

This is hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read. The Mountains Sing is a Vietnamese historical fiction novel that I absolutely needed. I try my best to read diversely, and this one left me thoroughly impressed.

We follow four generations of the Tran family, told from two perspectives: Dieu Lan and her granddaughter, Huong. What the grandmother goes through is heartbreaking. The writing is so well done that you feel as if you’re there.

During the post World War II era, Japan was wreaking havoc in North Vietnam. The grandmother had to flee with her five children. While being responsible for their safety, she’s forced to make terrible but understandable decisions.

Years later, she again has to survive a war, but this time it’s the Resistance War against America (the Vietnam War), with her granddaughter, Huong. Huong also endures a lot, leading me to become emotionally attached to her character and reflect on the violence the Vietnamese people suffered throughout the 20th century.

The story goes back and forth between the two POVs. I initially thought I would hate that, but I didn’t. I actually enjoyed it.

This book not only shows how terrible war is but also what it looks like from the receiving end of American and Japanese weapons.

This book contains extremely triggering content, so if you decide to read it, bring out the Kleenex. It’s a page-turning, beautiful, heartbreaking tearjerker, and I loved it. I learned a lot from this history lesson, and I’m thirsty for more. I just picked up Dust Child by this author, and I’m jumping right in.

I can’t count how many movies I’ve watched or books I’ve read about World War II. Adolf Hitler was a horrible person, and unfortunately, because of that, we have an unlimited amount of horror stories about death and survival. What I haven’t seen before is a perspective from France or one told through the eyes of women. Welp, that was until I read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.

In this book, we follow two sisters who take very different paths to survival. These are awful times, so the author includes some truly graphic and disturbing scenes, so check your triggers.

This book really takes you on an emotional roller coaster. I loved and hated the main characters at different points. There’s also a love story mixed in and a really satisfying ending. I waited until Women’s History Month to read this one, and these two ladies kicked ass.

I know there are mixed reviews on this one, and I understand both sides. I’ve read that it isn’t historically accurate and that there are plot holes. However, as someone who isn’t from France, I still enjoyed it.

Wow, just wow! This book was fascinating and arrived right on time for me. There is so much history in these pages that I’m calling it a must-read for anyone interested in Black history. It’s incredibly thorough. I took my time reading it because it’s packed with knowledge. There are sticky notes on damn near every page of my hardcover.

We first learn about David Ruggles, who ran the country’s first known Black-owned bookstore in the 1800s, along with so many other pioneers. I mean, it’s loaded with nuggets.

I have always known about the government’s attempts to silence Black leaders, but I didn’t realize the extent of what was done to Black bookstores and their owners.

Author Char Adams did an amazing job; you can tell she likely spent years on research alone.

I am currently at war with my local Barnes & Noble over how they never have new releases from popular Black authors, or how they refuse to put up displays for Black History Month. Since February 6, 2026, I’ve only shopped at Black-owned bookstores and indie bookstores that support our authors.

One of the best things about this book is in the back. there’s a list of all active Black-owned bookstores.

My only critique is that the book felt a little dry at times. I listened to the audiobook while reading along with the physical copy. The narrator, Shayna Small, did an outstanding job, but at times it read more like a textbook.

Here’s a quote:

“Toni Morrison joined Random House as an editor in 1967 and immediately got to work. Random House published more than two dozen books by Black authors during Morrison’s sixteen years with the company. After she left, that number dwindled, with Random House publishing just two books by black authors between 1984 and 1990–one of which was Morrison’s own book Beloved.” 😡

Well, damn! I’m a mood reader, and I was really in the mood for a quick horror fix. I ended up receiving a beautiful book in the mail, which came at just the right moment. This novella is just over a hundred pages, so I dove right in. I also purchased the audiobook for a more immersive read. The first page hooked me.

This book is a mind f*ck. We follow a guy named Jason who wakes up in a hotel room, apparently after having been attacked. He doesn’t know who he is or how he got there. All he knows is that every clock reads 10:41 and that he has to make it to a meeting.

For most of the book, nothing made sense, and I was just as confused as Jason. Although there wasn’t much of a traditional storyline, Jason meets people along the way who make this read highly entertaining. There was no chance of me putting the book down until I figured out what was going on.

There were a lot of sick and gross scenes, which I enjoyed; however, I didn’t like all the genital references.

I enjoyed the ending, though, and it was good to see everything come together. Solly Vo did an amazing job narrating it. He has the perfect voice for this. I enjoyed the read.

My main issue is that I wanted to know more about Jason. Who is he? I could’ve used another 50 pages. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

This book takes us back to the beginning of when COVID hit. There was a ton of hatred in America directed at people of Asian descent, specifically Chinese Americans. In this story, we follow Cora Zeng. After being called a bat-eater, she witnesses the murder of her sister. While trying to process this trauma, she takes a job cleaning gruesome crime scenes in Chinatown. Several months pass without an arrest, and Cora finds it difficult to keep herself together. She’s also seeing what she believes are ghosts. While working these crime scenes, she notices that the victims are all Asian women and that bat carcasses are present.

This was a great read. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but it was certainly unexpected. For me, the real horror wasn’t the ghosts, it was everyday Americans. The book made me reflect on how we currently live alongside individuals who would treat others in such a cruel manner. For many Americans, this country itself can feel like a horror story. I’ll never forget the treatment of Muslims after 9/11, the treatment of Chinese Americans after COVID-19 hit, the current treatment of Hispanic people, the treatment of Haitians last year, the treatment of Indigenous Americans in their own country, and the historical treatment of Black people since the dawn of time.

The only thing I disliked was that the book dragged a little in places; however, I absolutely loved the author’s note.

A friend gifted me this book because of my love for memoirs. I’ve lost a lot of love for Tiffany Haddish over the years because of the terrible 2014 comedy sketch with Aries Spears titled “Through a Pedophile’s Eyes.” Despite that, I thought I would give it a shot. I even purchased the audiobook so I could hear it in her own voice.

This book came out in 2017, a few months after the release of the movie Girls Trip. I can say there were some heartbreaking moments, and I laughed twice. She had a tough childhood, and I admire how she stayed true to herself. However, I would be lying if I didn’t say there were more cringey moments than anything else.

After reading a lot of other people’s reviews, I can see that the Roscoe joke pissed many people off. (She basically made fun of a physically disabled person for an entire chapter.) But for me, that wasn’t what bothered me the most. She came across as very immature and a little annoying.

I didn’t hate the book, but I damn sure didn’t love it. In this memoir, she promised to lay it all out and tell it all. However, she failed to mention anything about engaging in the sexual exploitation and grooming of minors. I couldn’t wait for it to end. I say let’s meet in the middle. Two and a half stars.

This short story is about two girls, Twyla and Roberta, who meet at eight years old while living in a shelter. They spent four months as roommates before losing touch, only to cross paths several times throughout their adult lives. Each time reveals how differently they remember their past.

What I enjoyed most was how Toni Morrison deliberately withholds the characters’ races. That omission shifts the burden onto the reader. It’s a brilliant experiment. By the end, I thought I had it figured out. That was until I read a review from a white reader whose interpretation was completely different. That’s when I realized the point of the book. We are being forced to rely on assumptions, biases, and cultural stereotypes to figure out which girl is black and which is white.

This was genius writing! This is the only short story Tony Morrison ever published, and it made me want to work through her entire catalog.

If you’re listening to the audiobook, I recommend reading the story first, then going back to hear the introduction by Zadie Smith. It adds context for sure, but I think you’ll appreciate it more once you’ve formed your own interpretation.

So I picked up this book because I half-read the synopsis and completely misjudged what it was about. I thought it centered on a woman working in the late 90s early 2000s hip-hop magazine industry, and I was expecting tons of references to artists and music from that era. That’s not what I got, but honestly, I’m glad. I got an entire experience instead. If I had fully understood the synopsis, I might have skipped it. That would’ve been a mistake.

This story follows Nikki Rose, who begins her career in a white-dominated fashion magazine industry, where she’s forced to hear things like, “Black girls don’t sell magazines.” From there, she works her way up to become editor-in-chief of an urban, male-dominated hip-hop industry. And that’s where we meet characters like Alonzo Griffin, an unapologetic, sexiest monster.

Nikki finds herself in some incredibly dangerous situations, surrounded by the worst manipulative and predatory people. The story is engaging and difficult to put down. Yes, she makes several frustrating decisions that had me shaking my head, but she’s human, so I gave her a break. Plus, she touched my heart.

I loved how the author kept bringing up the importance of Black women’s hair. The politics, its perception, and the pressure for it to look a certain way in order to be deemed “acceptable.” It made the book seem so realistic. It’s a very important topic that doesn’t receive enough talk. Same with how the industry is full of male-dominated spaces with idiots who hide behind power and influence. This book forced me to sit back and really reflect on how difficult it was, and still is for women, especially Black women. The storytelling was great. I felt as if I worked there.

Shout out to the narrator, Kristolyn Lloyd. She did amazing!

Wow, what an experience. This is another standout psychological thriller from my new favorite suspense author. The Trainer is the final installment in the Red Series, but the books can be read in any order.

This collaboration is a trio I didn’t know I needed: Tanisha Stewart delivers with her amazing writing, elevated by dual narration from Drama Simpson and JR Mason. Together, they’re a powerhouse. Their performances kept me fully invested and on edge from beginning to end.

I don’t do spoilers, so I’ll just give you a bite instead of the whole sandwich. The story follows two women, Latifa and Adele, who join forces to stop a manipulative and abusive man named Alonzo. Be advised: the novel deals heavily with domestic violence, so check your triggers before diving in.

At just 197 pages, this book packs a serious punch. It’s fast-paced, tightly plotted, and delivers a few sharp twists. The ending, in particular, was deeply satisfying.

I highly recommend the audiobook for the full experience, it even includes a bonus chapter from narrator JR Mason that I’m now always looking forward to.

So far, I’ve read The Hitchhiker, The Bridesmaid, The Babysitter, and now The Trainer. I’ve loved every single one. I will be recommending the book for a long time.

I couldn’t wait to read this book. The moment I saw the words “The Authorized Biography” in the title, I moved it to the top of my TBR. There are over 40 books written about my favorite rapper, but none of them are official. I’m not saying those books aren’t good, they’re just not authorized. So for nearly 20 years, I waited for someone who truly knew him to tell his story. This is recognized as the first and only official biography authorized by his estate, and I knew this was the one to read.

This book was written by Staci Robinson, a close friend of Tupac Shakur. They attended high school together, and he even lived with her for a time. Tupac’s mother personally asked her to write this book, which makes the storytelling feel even more intimate and intentional.

What also makes this biography unique is the access to Tupac’s private notebooks, poems, and letters, they were preserved and provided by his mother, Afeni Shakur.

The book begins with Afeni’s story, diving into her life as a member of the Black Panther Party. We learn about her relationships with Mutulu Shakur (Tupac’s stepfather) and Billy Garland (Tupac’s biological father), and we get a vivid look at what life in America looked like during that era. I was so intrigued that I ended up purchasing Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary by Jasmine Guy to learn even more about her.

From there, we follow Tupac’s life from his earliest days to his tragic death. While I was familiar with much of his story, there were still stories that caught me off guard. Some of them jaw-dropping. The narrator made me feel like I was right there for the ride. Tupac wasn’t just an actor, activist, rapper, and poet, he was an icon. For young street dudes like me, he was a big brother and a role model.

I won’t lie, the final chapters were difficult. Knowing how his story ends doesn’t make reliving it any easier. If you’re sensitive to discussions surrounding violence and untimely death, check your triggers before diving in.

This is easily one of the best celebrity biographies I’ve ever read. I highly recommend both the physical copy and the audiobook. The photographs, poems, and personal letters alone make the physical edition worth owning. Rest in Peace, we lost a good one.

I was born and raised in Chicago. In 2001, R. Kelly wasn’t just a superstar; he was a living legend in the city. I remember hearing about the leaked tape while buying bootleg CDs and DVDs like everyone else. I thought it was just another celebrity sex tape. But while watching it, something felt deeply wrong. The woman in the video didn’t look like a woman at all; she looked like a child. And he was urinating on her. This was an obvious case of child exploitation, and everyone in the city was trying to identify her.

It was one of the saddest, most disturbing periods I can remember in Chicago. I felt so bad for her and hated R. Kelly after that. For years I thought about that child that I only knew as Jane Doe. Now, Reshona Landfair has released a memoir claiming she is Jane Doe. In this book, she tells her story with honesty and restraint, remaining respectful of other victims’ privacy. The memoir is heartfelt, shocking, and emotionally heavy. Please check your triggers before diving in.

I’ve worked crimes against children cases for the past 16 years, and the patterns she describes are painfully familiar. Grooming, manipulation, isolating the child, and gaining the trust of parents. The only difference here is that R. Kelly has a lot of money and influence, which makes everything ten times worse.

She comes across as sincere and credible to me. There are several jaw-dropping moments, but the most powerful part for me is hearing a little girl, failed by nearly every adult around her, finally reclaim her voice. That, more than anything, makes this memoir matter. I’m very proud of her and glad she told her story. I recommend the audiobook since she does her own narration.

Tiffany D. Jackson’s book “Grown” was based on this story. But instead of rapper Korey Fields and Enchanted, you have the actual story of Robert Kelly and Reshona Landfair.

This was a wild ride. This is about a woman named Eden who thought she married her dream guy. That dream ended up turning into a nightmare when she finds out that her husband is actually a cutthroat, lowdown, conniving, cheating bastard. Eden has several options. She can try to fix her marriage, divorce her husband, or match or exceed her husband’s level of ruthlessness.

Typically, I extremely dislike books that portray all men as bad. However, it worked here. I was more focused on what craziness Eden could come up with next. Although this book is only 175 pages, it really packs a punch. If you’re looking for the perfect feminine rage book, look no further. Cutthroat is perfect if you want to be entertained and/or looking for ideas to get even with someone in the worst way. 4.25 ⭐️

This was my third read in The Red Series, and this installment follows Sariah Simmons. She accepts a weeklong babysitting job for a wealthy couple, the Rodwells, tasked with caring for their 10-year-old daughter.

From day one, it’s clear something isn’t right. The Rodwells are unsettling, their daughter is even more disturbing, and Sariah quickly suspects there’s more hidden in that house than just family secrets, especially whatever is locked away in the basement.

The story opens strong and immediately pulls you in. However, the middle section dragged a bit for me, and the pacing lost some of its tension. By the time we reached the ending, it felt rushed, as if everything wrapped up too quickly. That said, it was still a solid read overall.

I did an immersive read with both the paperback and audiobook. The narrator, JR Mason, delivered another phenomenal performance and elevated the material. Her narration added intensity and atmosphere that made certain scenes hit even harder.

At 183 pages, this is a quick psychological thriller with enough twists to keep you engaged. One of the strengths of The Red Series is that you can read each book as a standalone.

My main critique would have to be the familiar stereotypes/tropes, particularly the portrayal of men as dumb, and law enforcement as incompetent.

And as always with this series, check your triggers before diving in.

Wow, this is my second read from The Red Series, and it did not disappoint. It’s a little hard to talk about this book without spoiling it, so I’ll only mention a few things about the plot and then focus on how it made me feel.

We follow two sisters, Kaycee and Katrina. It’s Kaycee’s wedding day, but everything goes horribly wrong. Both sisters and everyone in their circle have secrets. This is a psychological murder mystery/thriller that’s so twisty I’d bet money you won’t figure out the killer until the author wants you to. This was a plot twist done right.

I immersive read it and had some issues with the audiobook. The sound quality seemed off. I would recommend not listening to it, but I don’t know if I disliked it enough to say that definitively. That’s all I’ll say. I’m really loving this author right now.

First, I want to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me to read the ARC of this memoir. I had such an amazing time going down memory lane with Mr. Arsenio Hall.

The book started out a little slow, but picked up quickly. I found his love for entertaining people intriguing. We learn about his family and how he made it to Hollywood. At this point, I couldn’t put the book down. For six years, (1989 to 1994) Arsenio ran late-night television, and I was there for it all. I remember all of this because I was between the ages of 9 and 14. I loved reading the chapters on two of my favorite movies, Coming to America and Harlem Nights. But I’ll have to say that what I enjoyed the most was reliving his interviews with all of my favorite celebrities.

So this is what I did. Arsenio would talk about a particular celebrity’s appearance on the show. Example: Madonna, Prince, Magic Johnson, Tupac Shakur, Eddie Murphy, etc. While reading the chapter, I would pull up the actual interviews on YouTube. Not only was I reliving my childhood memories in my mind, but because of YouTube, I could visually see them again. That one-two punch mixed with his insider information gave it the perfect immersive trifecta. This was a great read, filled with many outstanding stories.

Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, for allowing me early access through this ARC. Book releases 1-27-26.

I’ve read my share of books that are written about the time when chattel slavery was legal in America. But this one is quite different. Inspired by true stories, we follow several enslaved men and women who all have monstrous slave owners. The book presents four different stories that intertwine and connect to the first one. In each story, the slaves reach a point where they decide that enough is enough. This is a story of revenge. And the way they fought back was not only sweet, but it was justified and very satisfying to me.

All the bad guys are evil, but the one at the end (Nathaniel) was the absolute worst. “He’s worse than a master. He’s a monster.”

The way the story connects was not only unexpected, but very rewarding. I will never forget these characters. I not only read this with a book club, but I also couple read it with my wife. This book is better than I expected it to be.

I love that the author never used the N-word, but there is also none of that goofy slave talk that American history tries to make us believe every slave spoke. You know what I mean, that “yessuh massa” bullshit. Yes, I’m sure some slaves did, but definitely not all.

There are a lot of graphic details, so check your triggers.

Remember, slavery ended because black people decided that enough was enough. America had no choice but to end it. This book is a call to action for the reader. It’s about fighting against the things in your life that hold you back. For them, it was Master, the government, the south, etc. For you, it can be anything, maybe even yourself. Time to rise up! This book may fall into several genres, including horror, historical fiction, and since it has queer representation, LGBTQ.

“I am everything you fear.”

This book was powerful, emotional, beautifully written and right on time. It even has a Kanye West diss. It will be extremely hard for another book to top it.

And please do me a favor and don’t skip the Author’s Note.

I understand that in this country, books like this are an acquired taste. People like to imagine that the people who live in low-income neighborhoods are lazy and expect everything to be handed to them. But in all actuality, that’s often not the case at all. Those are often the people who not only have to work ten times harder, but will also experience the worst America offers. That is the case with this memoir by Curtis Jackson (50 Cent).

50 Cent talks about how hard it was growing up on the south side of Jamaica, Queens. We learn about his drug-dealing mother, street life, incarceration, drug dealing, how he got shot, his beef with rapper Ja-Rule, and how he made it in the rap industry.

I first read this book in 2005, when it was first released, and I thought it was the best thing ever. But that was during his prime after the Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre albums. He also had the Get Rich or Die Tryin movie releasing the next month. I was a superfan, and he couldn’t do anything wrong.

After reading hundreds of books, I can now say with confidence that although the writing wasn’t great, it was still one hell of a story. He did a lot of telling instead of showing, and we really didn’t get a chance to know the real Curtis Jackson. But he still gives us a lot. Definitely worth the read.

What I enjoyed most was his honesty. But I also liked when he talked about jail, Ja-Rule, and his rap career. I recently read one of his other books, “Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter,” and that one was way better. Soon, I will read “The Accomplish” and “Playground”, which I own. I give this one 3.75 stars.

After reading several heavy books, I had a great time letting my imagination run wild with this fun time traveling adventure. In this fast paced middle grade novel, we follow two seventh graders, Rahim and Kasia. Kasia is a genius who loves building gadgets, while Rahim loves testing them out. This time, Kasia gives Rahim a gift for his birthday that sends him back in time. And just like every other movie/book about time travel, that may not be the best idea. This book is perfect for middle schoolers and maybe even some kids at heart like me. Sure, there were a couple of things that made little sense in regard to science, but that’s your fault for putting so much thought into a kids’ book. Did I mention Questlove and S.A. Cosby wrote this book? Did I also mention that Questlove dedicated the book to his nine-year-old self? Can’t wait to continue with book two, Let’s go!

This is a short autobiographical fiction. It’s about a famous author (Eve) who wakes up in a hospital and finds out that she had just completed brain surgery and is dying of cancer. She’s also suffering memory loss.

This novella packs a huge punch because the author had actually experienced this in real life. She talks about it at the end of the book, and it’s devastating. If you love memoirs, this is a must-read.

Sophie Kinsella passed away on 12-10-25 at 55 from brain cancer. Rest in peace 😭.

We Are All Guilty Here is my introduction to Karin Slaughter. It’s about a small town in Georgia where two teenage girls vanish. The whole town knows each other, so of course they go crazy. It’s up to the sheriff and his deputies to locate them before it’s too late. The problem is the town is full of shady people. You can’t trust anybody.

This was right up my alley. I live in Georgia, work in law enforcement, and have worked on my share of kidnapping and missing person cases. My town even appeared in the story several times. I felt like I was also working the case, but with even more suspects than I’m used to. The book was well written and felt realistic as hell. The character development was excellent, and the minor details caught my attention. I also enjoyed the pacing and the father/daughter chemistry. There are several twists and turns that will keep you engaged. I was on the edge of my seat. This needs to be a movie.

Check the trigger warnings because this book is dark.

My only issue is that some of these chapters are extremely long. She put a lot into these chapters, so it would have been nice to break them up a little. I would get to the end of one and forget all about something major that happened at the beginning of it.

I will definitely read more from her. I think I’m ready for Pretty Girls.

This is the reason I love historical fiction. The Attic Child is a dual-timeline story of two children separated by generations. They were both trapped in the same attic, almost a century apart, and are bound by a shared secret.

In the early 1900s, 12-year-old Dikembe was stolen from his homeland and brought to London. He spends most of his time locked away in the attic of a large house. The only time he isn’t bound is when he’s being an unpaid servant.

The second timeline is in 1974, where we find Lawra. She is an orphan who was born into wealth, but must live with her stepmother, where she is also trapped in the same attic. Lawra finds some artifacts in the attic that lead her on a mission not only to escape but also to find out the history of those items.

This is one of the best-written books I have ever read. I found myself completely immersed in the story. It is based on the real life of Ndugu M’Hali. The book even briefly mentions Ota Benga, who terrorists stole from the Congo, took to America, and exhibited at the Bronx Zoo with monkeys. I was constantly doing Google searches while reading, because I had never heard of Ndugu M’Hali.

Anyway, apparently while this was happening to Dikembe, King Leopold II (Belgium) and the rest of the murdering terrorists were busy murdering 10 to 15 million people who lived in the Congo.

It was great seeing both POVs. And yes, I refused to call Dikembe by his slave name (Célestine). This was the easiest five stars I’ve ever given out. It’s a must-read. The twist and turns in this will keep your eyes glued to the pages. I immersed myself in reading with the physical and audiobook. “King Leopold’s Ghost” by Adam Hochschild is next on my list. I will never forget this story!

Missed Opportunity

I’ve been working Crimes Against Children cases exclusively for about 16 years. I’ve investigated hundreds of statutory rape cases. The book did a good job of putting us in the mind of a child molester. It’s meant to be an uncomfortable read, and it succeeded.

Unfortunately, there were several missed opportunities. I waited for the part that talked about why teenage male victims stay silent, how 94% of perpetrators against boys were women, why they don’t often disclose, how women perpetrators often get away with it, and the overall effect it has on the child. But that never happened.

What we got was chapter after chapter of detailed child molestation. It was almost as if the author tried her best to out-disgust her last chapter. As if she enjoyed writing it.

I also disliked how every male and police officer in the book are idiots, and only think with their private parts. It’s one of the worst tropes that need to end. And of course the female perpetrator does whatever she wants because she’s a beautiful privileged blonde (which she repeatedly reminds us). 😒

This book sucks and is a slap in the face to people like me, who are both a two-time victim of female child molesters and an investigator who has arrested more of them than I can count.

This is the worst book I’ve ever read, respectfully

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 was looking forward to reading this, but I have to say that I was pretty disappointed. He talked too much about nothing. Fashion, cars, how to shoot dice, and how to iron clothes. Rich comes across as arrogant to me. I’m glad that he had a great father; that was great to read. And I enjoyed when he talked about his mother, who struggled with an addiction to crack cocaine.

I really disliked how he talked as if he was the biggest hustler Cleveland has ever had. I was annoyed.

Apparently, he’s pretty successful representing NBA players. If we want to know more about that, I guess we need to Google it because he doesn’t tell us much. Anyway, I couldn’t wait for it to end.