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Are you looking for new books to add to your collection? Then look no further because BrownStyle Magazine’s Bookshelf is back with literary excellence!
In this edition of the Bookshelf, we’re highlighting the top five books that made us try new foods, dig deeper into our thoughts about masculine and feminine energy in relationships, and remind us of the strength of women.
From a cookbook to make quick and delicious meals for BAE to a coffee table book that celebrates the precious heirlooms in our attics, check out BrownStyle Magazine’s Bookshelf below!
Sovereign Love
by Dené Logan
Does something feel off about your intimate relationships? If you haven’t been able to pin down exactly what, you aren’t alone. While attempting to connect the dots of her own experience to the patterns she observes within the relationships of her clients, couples therapist Dené Logan came to a vital understanding in the search for relational fulfillment— the answer often lies in the inherent interplay of the masculine and feminine energy that everyone possesses.
In Sovereign Love, Logan helps us understand how to integrate masculine and feminine energetics so we can move away from the codependent, transactional views of what relationships “should” be, toward an interdependent, mutually balanced state where both partners are present, self-aware, and strong in Self.
The Heirloomist
by Shana Novak
A pair of well-worn running shoes, an old set of apartment keys, and a handwritten pledge of love on a restaurant receipt. You never know the story behind an item!
The Heirloomist, a book by photographer Shana Novak, is all about telling the hidden stories of heirlooms— from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
The I Love Trader Joe’s Cooking for Two Cookbook
by Rita Mock-Pike
Want to cook something delicious for date night? Then you may want to check out this cookbook. The I Love Trader Joe’s Cooking for Two Cookbook highlights recipes using ingredients from everyone’s favorite grocery store. The greatest part is that the serving sizes are just enough for two people, so you don’t have to stress about leftovers!
The Inclusivity Superheroes
by Crystal Foote
Discover the fantastic world of Diver City as Emma, Carlos, and Aisha uncover their astonishing superpowers.
Written by Crystal Foote to inspire diversity and unity, The Inclusivity Superheroes highlights the trio’s journey to use their superpowers to celebrate those with special skills. Join them on a thrilling adventure brimming with friendship, joy, and the strength of solidarity, as they prove to the world that every powerhouse deserves its chance to shine through!
This Thread of Gold
by Catherine Joy White
This Thread of Gold, written by Catherine Joy White, a gender adviser to the UN, is a poetic remembrance of Black women who have defied preconceptions in politics, film, activism, and other fields.
This immersive and empowering read blends history, reporting, and personal stories to weave a gorgeous tapestry from the resilience of Black women. As White writes, “Black women are not victims. Black women are alchemists, spinning gold from a life of hardship. . . This book is dedicated solely to Black women surviving, thriving, and glowing.”
BrownStyle Magazine’s Bookshelf is a monthly series that highlights some of the most fascinating books currently on our editor’s desks. Are you an author who would like to have your book featured on BrownStyle’s Bookshelf? Please fill out this form for consideration.
