Description

In this episode I discuss the following:

1. What do I like to read
2. 1. Mysteries
   2. Science Fiction
   3. Horror
   4. History
   5. Biographies - in particular jazz artists
   6. Literary Fiction
   1. Always wanted to but did not do
   2. Setting obtainable goals - small steps to climb a mountain
   3. Read at least 50 short stories this year
   4. Read all the Simple stories by Langston Hughes
   5. Read at least 12 books that have been on my To Be Read List for years
   6. Listen to 12 audio books by and about African Americans
   7. Read a graphic novel or series each month
3. My reading history and my goals for this year
   1. Music on My Mind - Willie The Lion Smith
   2. Langston Hughes - Simple Stories - year long project
   3. Short stories from three mystery anthologies
   4. Short stories from Fiyah Magazine, the Forever Vacancy anthology and Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine
   5. Finish graphic novel series "Destroyer" by Victor LaValle
   6. Finish the audio book Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland
4. Where am I starting
   1. YouTuber/BookTuber Denise D. Cooper created this challenge for readers
   2. Find Denise's videos here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Deliciouswisdom
      1. In 2018 read books by African American Authors
      2. Read at least 2 books by African American women
      3. At least one book by an independent author
      4. Try to purchase books from black owned bookstores
   3. Requirements
5. Participation in the #BlackOut2018
6. Go to www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/subscribe to subscribe to the podcast
7. Have a great reading day