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Thoughts

Just the ramblings of a book & writing obsessed author. Don’t get this confused with a review; they’re simply just different! ‘Thoughts’ doesnt take into account trigger warnings, ratings, and readability. It’s just where I jot down blurbs I thought of while reading, character discussions and illustrations and themes

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Performative Action: fake allyship and why I HATE it

I had to take the month of March (and april apparently) off for my mental health, and I hope you've been taking yours seriously as well. Just because I haven't…
Posted by By T. Toney May 8, 2025Posted inBooks, Radicalism/Activism, ThoughtsTags: Activism, Banned Book Reading List 2025, Personal, Reading updatesNo Comments
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History 101: Goodbye to “The progressive” Black History Month!

This would be the part where the eulogy would be read. Tears would be shed and then the burial. Only I saw this coming and there is no funeral. Why?…
Posted by By T. Toney February 8, 2025Posted inRadicalism/Activism, Ramblings, Thoughts
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Reflection: when you look in the mirror, who looks back?

I've struggled to figure out a consistent schedule for this website/blog. I thought a post a week would be possible, but I wasn't being realistic with myself. I'm an arbitrary…
Posted by By T. Toney January 29, 2025Posted inRamblingsTags: 2025, Just my thoughts, Personal, two cents
Posted inBooks Radicalism/Activism

We’re Talking Race: You Need to Learn a Thing or Two

You want to know what radicalized me? Growing up as a black girl in a predominantly white suburb. It was the transition into my hormonal teens and being rejected by…
Posted by By T. Toney January 10, 2025Posted inBooks, Radicalism/ActivismTags: 2022 reading, 2023 reading, Activism, Book Recommendations1 Comment
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Reading: The Minefield To A Better Understanding.

The platitude of: "New year, new me", will never apply here but the sentiment is similar enough. With that being said, I want to start this year with a mental…
Posted by By T. Toney January 1, 2025Posted inBooks, Radicalism/Activism, Thoughts1 Comment
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Starting to Deconstruct

After taking a look in the mirror and having a conversation with my reflection, it's been decided that this blog is going to be more honest. I've realised that my…
Posted by By T. Toney May 8, 2024Posted inRadicalism/ActivismTags: Activism, Community Building, Radicalism
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January’s Officially New Anime Release Month!

Being a versatile reader means there's always something new and interesting coming out every month. This is a combination post for my love of manga and their anime adaptations! As…
Posted by By T. Toney December 30, 2022Posted inBooks, ThoughtsTags: 2023 Releases, Anime, Manga, Personal
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Why Do You Need to Finish that Awful Book?

No seriously, why DO you need to finish that book? I'm definitely a firm believer of DNF (Do not finish). Have I always been like this? Absolutely not but I…
Posted by By T. Toney December 9, 2022Posted inBooks, RamblingsTags: 2022 reading, DNF, Personal
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I Don’t Keep Up With The Latest Book Trends

If you aren't careful Booktok and Bookstagram can make you feel like you're missing out on the next big book release. There always seems to be a popular creator or…
Posted by By T. Toney December 5, 2022Posted inBooks, ThoughtsTags: 2022 reading, Challenges, Personal1 Comment
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