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Kaya B.

Hi, I'm Kaya, a librarian who enjoys reading and graphic design. On my blog, you’ll find book reviews of both old and new titles, along with some of my design work. You can also check out my shop for bookish printables and more. Enjoy!

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I’m Reading…The Vanishing Half

The themes in the book are relatable as they were back 40 years ago when the story took place, to now. The overarching theme of the book that I took away was identity. Brit addresses the issues of colorism, Gender identity, and who exactly am I. All the main characters grapple with this existential problem.

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Total Mood Being a Mood Reader Blog Post
Books

A Total Mood…Being A Mood Reader

Not until this year of 2020 did I understand what it meant to be a mood reader. I can say with certainty that I’m indeed a mood reader. My mood dictates how and what I read; even when I read.

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The 40 Year Old Version Movie Review | OMG! Kaya Reads
Movie

I’m Watching…Forty Year Old Version

The film touches on serious topics in a light-hearted witticism. Radha confronts race with her Harlem Ave. play about gentrification but waiting to have it produced. She tackles ageism with the sweet depiction of an older woman and younger man romance and body quips you only understand as you get older. She confronts authenticity with her play because she has to make compromises in order to have her play produced.

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Forty Acres

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