"Harlem World: How Hip Hop's Super Showdown Changed Music Forever" by Jonathan Mael

I just finished #reading this #book:
#HarlemWorld by #JonathanMael
A history of early #hiphop culture, mainly about the battle between the #ColdCrushBrothers and the #FantasticFive. A good place to start if you don't know much about the subject. Great stuff.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"How the Irish became white" by Noel Ignatiev

I just finished #reading this #book: #HowTheIrishBecameWhite by #NoelIgnatiev
It explores why the Irish American community historically was so hostile to the African American community in the U.S., as opposed to Ireland, who tend to champion the oppressed everywhere.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"On this day in History, Sh!t went Down" by James Fell

I just finished #reading this #book: #OnTheDayInHistoryShitWentDown by #JamesFell.
It was a hilarious take on #history that I will return to from time to time. Recommended for history nerds with sense of humor and those who dislike #trump / #fascists
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy #read

"To Catch A Fascist: The Fight To Expose The Radical Right" by Christopher Mathias

I just finished #reading this #book: #ToCatchAFascist by #ChristopherMathias
A beautiful book about destroying fascists, it brought a tear of happiness to my eye. 💧
I highly recommend reading @letsgomathias.bsky.social 's book if you can #read.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #FDT

"Taíno Mythology: An Enthralling Guide To The Myths, Legends and and Folklore of the Taínos" by Billy Wellman

I just finished #reading this #book: #TainoMythology by #BillyWellman
I used the struggle to find books on #Tainos, but since last year's trip to #PuertoRico, I've found an abundance of them.
I have to stop using the hash tag #ReadingIsDelicious because #HunterTheBeagle took a bite.
#Taino #Booksky

"Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department." by Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis

I just finished #reading this #book: #Injustice by #CarolLeonigg & #AaronCDavis
This is the kind of book that everybody should read to know what's going on in this country right now. I highly recommend grabbing a copy, some blood pressure medicine and studying this book.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"Human History On Drugs" by Sam Kelly

I just finished #reading this #book: #HumanHistoryOnDrugs by #SamKelly
This books was just a great time all the way through. I "highly" recommend it. 😝
#Drugs #history #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America" by Michael Harriot

I just finished #reading this #book: #BlackAFHistory by #MichaelHarriot
This was a breath of fresh air, a realistic look at #AmericanHistory that will undoubtedly piss off a few readers. @michaelharriot.bsky.social 's humor is the sugar that helps the medicine go down.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"The legend of the cacique princess" by Michael Dorta

I just finished #reading this #book: #TheLegendOfTheCaciquePrincess by #MichaelDorta
This was a great book, that could be a great movie. It's about a #Taino girl in 1511 running from the Spanish, she passes out and wakes up in 2021.
#Borikén #PuertoRico #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"The Mythology and Religion of The Tainos" by Sebastian Robiou Lamarche

I just finished #reading this #book: #TheMythologyAndReligionOfTheTainos by #SebastianRobiouLamarche
This was an easy to read study of the #mythology and #religion of #Tainos. A great starting point if you're interested in learning about this culture
#Taino #PuertoRico #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious 🇵🇷

"National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home" by Anya von Bremzen

I just finished #reading this #book: #NationalDish by #AnyaVonBremzen
So much more than just a book about #food this was about the history of food and it's relation to the people who created it. A fun book that made me hungry on every page.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

I just finished #reading this #book: #LessonsFromCatsForSurvivingFascism by #StewartReynolds.
This was a fun, quick read and surprisingly practical. It's not too late to grab this book by @brittlestar.com for that Cat lover / freedom Fighter in your life for the holiday.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"America, América: A New History of the New World" by Greg Grandin

I just finished #reading this #book: #AmericaAmérica by #GregGrandin
The #history of the Americas from the perspective of Latin America. It's long but a great read. A lot i didn't know, and more details on things i did. Highly recommended for history buffs
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy" by Joyce Vance

I just finished #reading this #book:
#GivingUpIsUnforgivable by @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
This was a good book, simple and straight forward. #JoyceVance gives an overview of the first few months of #trump 2, and what we can do about it. Recommended!
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"In Guns We Trust: The Unholy Trinity of White Evangelicals, Politics, and Firearms" by William J. Kole

I just finished #reading this #book: #InGunsWeTrust by #WilliamJKole.
This was a wonderful book. I've read a few books on this subject & this is one of the best ones. It can be depressing but it also offers some hope. Everybody should read this @billkole.bsky.social book
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"107 Days" by Kamala Harris

I just finished #reading this #book: #107Days by #KamalaHarris
This was an excellent read, and a reminder of what a circus the trump election was. Even worse, a sad reminder of what we could have had with a president @kamalaharris.com 😢
Everyone should #read it.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir" by Roy Wood Jr.

I just finished #reading this #book: #TheManOfManyFathers by #RoyWoodJr
As a fan of @roywoodjr.bsky.social, I wouldn't expect anything less. This was funny, thought provoking and full of wisdom, with more notable quotes than I can count.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World" by William Dalrymple

I just finished #reading this #book: #TheGoldenRoad by #WilliamDalrymple
Though, this wasn't what I was looking for ( #atheism in ancient #India), it turned out to be a pretty great book on how Indian technology and philosophy helped shape our world.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language" by Amanda Montell

I just finished #reading this #book: #Wordslut by #AmandaMontell
After I #read her book #Cultish, I decided I'm going to read more of Amanda's work. This one is even better. Funny, thought provoking, easy to read. Highly recommended
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy #Feminism #linguistics

" One Last Song: conversations on life death and music" by Mike Ayers

I just finished #reading this #book: #OneLastSong by #MikeAyers.
Great #read, a little depressing though. Lol
@themikeayers.bsky.social talks with famous musicians about the last song they'd like to hear before they die. Do you know song you'd choose? 🤔
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Foreign Fruit: A Personal History of the Orange" by Katie Goh

I just finished #reading this #book: #ForeignFruit: A Personal History of the Orange by #KatieGoh.
This was an excellent read. Katie follows the history of citrus fruit, and her family, from China to all over the world. Highly recommended!
#book #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy 🍊

"Battling the Gods: Atheism in the Ancient World" by Tim Whitmarsh

I just finished #reading this #book: #BattlingTheGod by #TimWhitmarsh.
I was looking for a book on Ancient #atheism, and I found this excellent book. I would have liked it to include info on #Egypt and #India but this is a nice start. Recommended!
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism" by Amanda Montell

I just finished #reading this #book:
#Cultish by #AmandaMontell
This was a surprisingly great #read. I learned a lot more about cults than I expected. My only complaint is that she tiptoes around the major religions. So close! Still highly recommended.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Revolutionary Suicide" by Huey P. Newton

I just finished #reading this #book: #RevolutionarySuicide by #HueyPNewton
This is actually one of my favorite books and I've read it many times before. Just read it again. Essential U.S. history!
#TheBlackPanthers #HueyNewton #BlackPanthers #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Thank, Obama: my Hopey Changey White House years (a speechwriter's memoir) by David Litt

I just finished #reading this #book: #ThanksObama by #DavidLitt.
Kinda grabbed this on a whim while looking for a different book by him. This was a fun read & a nice reminder of better times. I'm looking forward to reading other books by @davidlitt.bsky.social.
#Obama #Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious

"Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes" by Leah Litman

I just finished #reading this #book: #Lawless by #LeahLitman
Excellent book by @leahlitman.bsky.social that explains the corruption of current #SupremeCourt, and so much more. Everybody should #read it.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds" by John Fugelsang

I just finished #reading this #book: #SeparationOfChurchAndHate: by #JohnFugelsang
This was easily the best book I've read this year. I plan to buy a couple copies for friends and family. Every should #read this @johnfugelsang.bsky.social book. 🙌
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Astrophysics for people in a hurry" by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

I just finished #reading this #book: #AstrophysicsForPeopleInAHurry by #NeilDeGrasseTyson.
Yet another wonderful book by @neildegrassetyson.com
Everybody should #read it.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Humans: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up" by Tom Phillips

I just finished #reading this #book: #HumansABriefHistoryOfHowWeFuckedItAllUp by #TomPhillips.
This a such a fun fucking book! Need some history, laughs, truths, etc? I recommend grabbing #Humans by @tom-phillips.com.
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy

"Moral ambition: stop wasting your talent and start making a difference" by Rutger Bergman

I just finished #reading this #book: #MoralAmbition by #RutgerBergman
This was a fantastic, inspiring book by @rutgerbregman.com , it's the 2nd book by him that I've read and I highly recommend it to everybody!
#Booksky #ReadingIsDelicious #ReadingIsSexy