Books are some of the most common and beloved items we come across in our clients’ homes. Collections of stories, shelves of classics, stacks of un-read novels, volumes of history, poetry and more… the list is endless. Many avid readers have switched over to reading digitally or via audio books, but for many, the love of a physical book is as strong as ever. A favorite book or collection of books is much more than the culmination of the words inside… they carry cherished memories of where we were when we read that particular book or what we were learning or what was going on in our world or our personal lives. You may have packed boxes of books that you treasure or you may have a select few displayed on bookshelves carefully arranged in your home.
We can’t stop daydreaming of reading and perusing the bookshelves of this restored palace in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy.
We wanted to share what we’ve been reading.
The list ranges from articles, books, poems to blog posts. Some of the items below are relevant to the discussion on racism and social justice while others are a bit lighter. Enjoy!
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Space and Grace for the Conversation on Race by Darling Magazine
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
The Conscious Kid has put together a collection of children’s books supporting conversations about race
Join the #YWCAEquityChallenge to get a daily email with a practical way to build more effective social justice habits
Poem of the Day from the Poetry Foundation
The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
Tiny Love Stories from the NY Times
Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round by Myquillin Smith (available for pre-order now and will be out on September 15)
If you’re ready to purge some of your book collection, here’s a few ideas:
Gift a book to a friend or family member
Donate to the Friends of the Knox County Library
Trade and sell books at McKay’s
Put one or two in a Little Free Library near you
We’d love to know what you’re currently reading.
Please feel free to share your own suggestions in the comment section below!
