Which of these 2026 releases is going straight to your TBR list?
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I'm three books away from finishing two reading challenges this year:
#ReadHarder by @bookriot.bsky.social that I've been taking annually since 2018
and #DecolonizeYourBookshelf (more of a journey) by @paperbacksfrybread.bsky.social which I enjoy even though I've never completed it yet. (YET!)
163/100 #BookSky 📚
I read this for the #DecolonizeYourBookshelf challenge by @paperbacksfrybread.bsky.social on @thestorygraph.com & I liked it a lot.
142/100 #BookSky 📚
This was another read for the @blackwalnutbooks.bsky.social #DecolonizeYourBookshelf challenge on @thestorygraph.com & it’s another poetry book. Still not my jam so much but it was worth a read.
141/100 #BookSky 📚
I’m not a particular fan of poetry but I read it for the @blackwalnutbooks.bsky.social #DecolonizeYourBookshelf challenge on @thestorygraph.com & it was pretty good. Obviously an important perspective at this point in time.
Cala F' Iya: Queen of Cala F'orn iya. An AfroSpecultative Series I've written with the Art by @FINDKATHARSIS #Booktok #bookstagram #LGBTQ #blacklesbians #BIPOCBooks #OrderNow #DecolonizeYourBookshelf #BlackOwnedBusiness #QueerBooks #ReadDiversely
Cala F' Iya: Queen of Cala F'orn iya. An AfroSpecultative Series I've written with the Art by @FINDKATHARSIS #Booktok #bookstagram #LGBTQ #blacklesbians #BIPOCBooks #OrderNow #DecolonizeYourBookshelf #BlackOwnedBusiness #QueerBooks #ReadDiversely
Front cover of the novel, Against the Loveless World, by Susan Abulhawa. It's a hardcover book with jewel toned blues, pinks, violets, and peaches in an abstract geometric design overlaid on a starry night sky. The text is gold and white.
Current reading: Against the Loveless World, by Palestinian American author and activist Susan Abulhawa. 💙📚 #palestinianwriters #decolonizeyourbookshelf
113/100 #BookSky 📱
I read this as my Afro Caribbean author entry in one of the #DecolonizeYourBookshelf challenges on @thestorygraph.com & it was a fun read. I’ve got the next one of hold at the library. 🌶️📚💙
— with deep knowledge of agriculture, engineering, astronomy, and governance. 1491 is rooted in research, science, & Native oral histories. It dismantles the tired myths & gives a fuller, richer view of our shared past.
Read it with an open heart.
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5/5⭐️
Another cozy read that gave me all the feel good vibes. This is a dad/daughter duo helping people relive memories through nostalgic dishes. They take tiny memories and recreate these dishes for an array of customers.
Lemme know if you’ve read this one!
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Every month is black history month for me. I’ve been decolonizing my bookshelf now for two years and I’m enjoying every last book & learning 📖 📚 #decolonizeyourbookshelf
My latest article is up on Patreon: 5 Books to Bring Joy in Dark Times
We’ve gotta keep those cups filled, y’all.
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Because everything is hard right now, and we can all use a little distraction. What are you reading? I’m currently about 75% through with this audio book! Love the narrator. My only complaint is that it makes me super hungry while listening. 😂
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First book photos: Justine Cooks- Vegan cook book, The Shadow Work- Shadow work journal, Llewellyn’s Witches Datebook, The Tarot Bible by Sarah Bartlett, Never Whistle at Night an indigenous dark fiction anthology edited by Shane Hawk & Theodore Van Alst Jr.
Second Photo Books: Forgotten Home Apothecary by Nicole Apelian, Trees Leaves Flowers & Seeds by Dr. Sarah Jose, African American Herbalism by Lucretia VanDyke, Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza, Frequency the Power of Personal Vibration by Penney Peirce, Misquoting Jesus the Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why by Bart D. Ehrman
The first photos are books gifted to me for the holidays.
The second photo is of the books I’ve purchased over the past 30 days.
Which book should I read first?
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Working on week two of my kids’ unit study curriculum. This is bringing me much joy!
Week 1 is free & includes flash cards for my paid Patreon members!!!
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Green square with a pinecone and pine needles in the corner. “2025 decolonize your bookshelf reading journey”. Hosted by Dominique Burleson. The Paperbacks & Frybread Co. logo is in the left corner.
It’s the 3rd annual Decolonize Your Bookshelf Reading Journey! The prompts are posted on IG, grab a downloadable version that includes checklist and journal pages in the shop, and the Storygraph will be up next week!
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (I’m behind!)
Day 4
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 3
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 2
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 1
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I’m playing around with the idea of forming an educational platform for kids based around various cultures and picture books.
I want this to fill in the gaps for public and homeschoolers.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Beautiful and gentle introduction to residential schools and a peek into Indigenous culture.
Great for the entire family. Sprinkling of Cree that really brings the story to life.
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Yess #decolonizeyourbookshelf and read things that challenge the status quo and dominant culture. I’m so excited for this book, I saw it in store yesterday and it’s on my December to-read list!!
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So excited about these bundles I’ve added to the shop!!
They’re also great for you to use as booklists for the library if purchasing isn’t in the budget (books can all be purchased individually too!)
What topics are you needing books for?
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If you’re a parent with a reluctant reader, here are some of my suggestions as homeschool mom to 6 and a bookseller:
1) picture books. These have a ton of value and are less intimidating. Read together and discuss for a bigger punch.
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The ADHD got its booty kicked today, thanks to #CafeBustelo.
Working on my shop I realized I can create bundles!!!
Look at this one:
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Quarter way through…it had a slow beginning (I’m not a huge fan of memoirs in general) but it’s gaining momentum for me.
She’s a wonderful narrator too!
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