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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning and happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Here are several books by one of my favorite indigenous author, Erika T. Worth. Her books are perfect for spooky season 👻🎃

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 4d

This week I will be starting my buddy read of House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. Come join me via the Fable app.

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 5d

Today was a powerful reminder that in its pure form, art is a radical act: the true path to resistance and absolute freedom.

Happy Saturday!

MamaK

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 5d

An afternoon at the Birmingham Museum of Art with the hubby became more than just a visit; it was a revelation. Some of the exhibits are truly breathtaking. I've always believed art is the language of the soul, speaking truths the eyes can't always grasp.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 7d

10 Book to Get to Know Me

1. The Three Musketeers
2. Assata
3. Ours
4. Aftermath
5. Woman at Point Zero
6. Sky Full of Elephants
7. Blood Slaves
8. Reel
9. We Refuse
10. Concrete Rose

#BooksofBlueSky
#booktok
#bookstagram
#booklover

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

This makes me smile so much. Mychal is the perfect host for Reading Rainbow. 🌈

youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...

No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko

YouTube video by Kidzuko

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

MamaK in the gardens of poise and peace.

📷 Birmingham Botanical Gardens (10/04/2025)

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

Zenfully Beautiful

📷 Birmingham Botanical Gardens (10/04/2025)

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

Plant Envy

📷 Birmingham Botanical Gardens (10/04/2025)

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

The Koi and Turtle Pond at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

Much like Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, this is a gut punching testament to human destruction, a literary warning sign for a world on the brink. A must read for those who find truth in the darkest apocalyptic narratives.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

Long before our current crises, @levarburton.bsky.social's brilliant mind birthed a dystopian masterpiece... a novel so acutely observed, it reads like a prophecy for today.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 11d

Much like Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, this is a gut punching testament to human destruction, a literary warning sign for a world on the brink. A must read for those who find truth in the darkest apocalyptic narratives.

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 12d

The hubby and I went outside today and enjoyed the botanical gardens. Here is where serenity can be found.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 13d

The YNs of Center Point are hella disrespectful! I was trying to sleep and read at the same time! 🤣

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 13d

It finally feels like fall at home with the fall/pumpkin decor out! 🍂 🍁 🎃

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 14d

This week has been challenging but reading has helped me navigate the nonsense. 🤣

What books did you all read this week?

MamaK

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 14d

Finally! Holding the album of the YEAR feels surreal yet exhilarating. I don't even care that the vinyl won't come until the day of my birthday... This baby going straight to my car with the volume all the way TF up!

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 14d

Wait, there is going to be a third book?

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 15d

Some of the hoods in Birmingham are so pretty.

Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 15d

Welcome to October! Let the spooky shenanigans begin 🩸#spookyseason #octoberishere

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 15d

What did you all read in September? Share in the comments section below.. who knows your reads could become a part of my neverending TBR list 🫶🏾

Happy Wednesday!

MamaK

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 15d

This month proved challenging but in good way. I read four solid books three of which I absolutely enjoyed and the fourth kinda left me wanting more. However, I am excited about all the books I will read for the month of October since it's the start of spooky season!

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 18d

Visiting The Legacy Museum today was what I needed to shift my focus back to where it should always be, on my people. Black people have sacrificed so much just to thrive in hostile territory, but here all I felt is peace amongst the painful truth of our existence in America.

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Read with MamaK @readwithmamak.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Friday Book Besties!

This week has been weird long but I accomplished finishing two of the three books I started.

A win is a win! 😜

Have a. amazing day!

MamaK

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