RECOMMENDED: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson is $1.99! Shana and Carrie jointly reviewed this one and gave it a B:
This is a character-focused book and is all about the romance between Jesse and Kerry, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and community. Also there’s a lot of knitting.
Let’s talk pretty covers, shall we? Jacket art inspired by the works of Jeff Maning Elyse: First of all, the purple + gold = A+ Secondly, I need a shark tooth headband to wear to every meeting ever “Excuse me did you just mansplain me? Please see my shark tooth headband and reflect on your choices today.” Amanda: I picture her clearing her throat and just pointing to the shark teeth. Sarah: This is such … Continue reading Cover Awe: Mermaids, Flowers, & More
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron is $2.99! I believe this is Farah’s most recent release and came out this spring. This one is inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, and Sarah recorded a podcast episode with Farah about the release.
RECOMMENDED: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson is $2.99! Shana and Carrie jointly reviewed this one and gave it a B:
This is a character-focused book and is all about the romance between Jesse and Kerry, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and community. Also there’s a lot of knitting.
Real Men Knit is a contemporary romance set in Harlem. Mama Joy was the owner of Strong Knits, one of the few older Black-owned small businesses in Harlem. She was also the foster mother to Jesse, Noah, Lucas, and Damian, and mentor and mother-figure to Kerry, all of whom are now adults. When Mama Joy dies, Jesse and Kerry decide to try to keep the store open as a tribute to Mama Joy and because … Continue reading Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
