Staff Picks: Megan Trimble’s Favorites
Greetings! My name is Megan and I work in Stock Control in the Westminster, MD office. In 2014, I started in our warehouse handling books directly, witnessing first-hand the scale of the work we do for authors and readers everywhere. Working in Stock Control has enabled me to learn many new skills and expand my horizons as a reader. In the throes of the 2020 whirlwind, I have dedicated time and effort to artistic projects and now seek to devote the same effort to my reading list. Although small for now, I plan to fill my list with books that will engage my mind and nourish my spirit. Here are a few of my current favorites. Get to know me @lotuseyed for more bookish content;my art page is in my bio, too!
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Add to BookshelfThe Color of Water
by James McBride
An endearing tale of the author’s childhood in 1960s New York City. James McBride offers a tribute to his Jewish mother that honors all aspects and members of his family and identity. His vulnerability as a person and as a writer speaks to the strength of his heritage. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys getting to know a person through biography. For me, it deepens my sense of connection. As I get to know a writer, I get to know myself. Beautiful book!
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How to Be an Antiracist
by Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram X. Kendi humbly narrates his experience in becoming an Antiracist. He thoroughly explains what this process entails, across various races and identities. Kendi connects deeply to the reader, getting as close to objectivity as is possible. He shares his gifts of insight and intellect. This book is necessary for people seeking to keep with the times and navigate the seas of our modern world, while keeping intact the ties that connect us as humans
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Braving the Wilderness: Reese’s Book Club
by Brené Brown
Brené Brown delivers another gift of a book in this title. Her writings have been the wind beneath my wings, to quote Bette Midler. Reading this book felt like emerging from the water and taking a deep breath. The practice of true belonging, as necessary as it is in our lives, often gets lost the more we disconnect. This book is about connection. Connection to self and others, with the ultimate goal of braving this wilderness.
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Dancing with the Tiger
by Lili Wright
If you enjoy fast-paced fiction full of adventure, this is a great one. This story paints a vivid picture of the streets and sights of Mexico. We follow Anna Ramsey on her quest to recover a piece of stolen art –a funerary mask, to be exact. Seeking to redeem her father, she embarks to Oaxaca with the perilous task of recovering it. Through her dealings with bold and brazen characters –drug dealers, art curators, and alluring men with secrets to hide, Anna learns how to remove her own mask and show her true face to the world. A riveting read!
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