Recs if you like Take My Hand...

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

What threats does bodily autonomy pose? Why do governments or other powers want such control?

These books take a look at what the freedom to make one’s own choices means.

Combo of new and older fiction written by talented Black and African writers ranging from adult to YA to middle grade. Thriller, fantasy, literary fiction and everything in between!

Feel free to make suggestions!

A few lovely books written by Black women spanning every genre!

A collection of historical fiction by Black authors that brings Black history to life through unforgettable characters, family stories, friendship, love, resilience, and everything in between.

These are the kinds of books that teach you something, break your heart a little, and stay with you long after the last page.

Fiction (and some non-fiction) across genres featuring plagues, poisons, palace physicians, healers, and pre-antibiotic chaos. If it involves herbs, plagues, questionable remedies, court intrigue, or a morally complex healer experimenting in the corner, I want it.

In honor of International Women’s Day here are books written by women, for women, about women. From rebellion to resilience, sisterhood to survival and family to friendships.

The list is a mix of books I’ve read and books that are on my TBR. I’ll be adding to the list as and when I read or find a book I think fits.

They aren't fucking yours

Believe it or not, authors do write about time periods that aren't World War II

Books set in Alabama or written by Alabama authors

Picks from my local book club