Arroz Con Beans

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I like Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. They seem silly sometimes, but at the core they are strong, independent women. Older women who are respected and in control of their lives. The witches of  Lancre are cool. TP had me on edge with the bees the whole time I was reading, there [...]

I am now reading The Accidental Santera and for some reason, it made me remember that I have yet to review Dirty Girls on Top by Alica Valdes- Rodriguez. I shall do so and attempt to be quick about it. First , let me say that I don’t think most reviews are worth a damn these days. [...]

I loved this book. Junot Diaz explores what it means to be a Dominicano in the US of A. Oscar is a fat, nerdy social misfit. He is so nerdy his nerd friends are embarrassed by him. He struggles to fit in, to find love all while remaining Oscar “Wao”. How does one remain true to [...]