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⬅️ SWIPE ➡️ We're discussing Sula right he

⬅️ SWIPE ➡️ We're discussing Sula right here on Instagram Live this Sunday 2/23 and we hope you can join us beginning at 1PM EST. See you then!
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I was in a used book store last week when I came a

I was in a used book store last week when I came across a novel titled Love by Toni Morrison which I had never heard of before. It reminded me of how when Toni Morrison is discussed, we often speak of her more popular novels like The Bluest Eye and Beloved but what about the rest of her bibliography? A Mercy is another title I can't say I was familiar with until seeing it on a bookshelf. Are there any other Toni Morrison books that have taken you by surprise?
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"Something that is loved is never lost" -Toni Morr

"Something that is loved is never lost" -Toni Morrison #Beloved
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February is about love, but most importantly it’s also Black History Month. This quote is perfect for both. I read Beloved as required reading in college and I loved it so much that I went on to read Jazz, and The Bluest Eye. I’m always particularly driven to themes of motherhood. I think one of the strongest forms of love is that of a mother, it’s one of the few true unconditional loves. This book depicts the complex psychological impact of slavery on black mothers. The grief and trauma are so powerfully portrayed. This book strikes deep chords that should be struck and continue to make vibrations. I definitely recommend adding this to your ‘must reads’ bucket list. I need to add more Toni Morrison books to my tbr.." | Photo & Caption by @bookish_aspirations
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"Just wrapped this beauty up. In light of Toni Mor

"Just wrapped this beauty up. In light of Toni Morrison’s passing, I’ve decided to re-read & read some of her classics. Of course it was fitting that I started with The Bluest Eye." | Photo & Caption by @canonchristine
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"Hello Mrs. Morrison. What can I say so far? Her w

"Hello Mrs. Morrison. What can I say so far? Her writing style is enchanting, raw and thought provoking. I love it so far. I’ll be enjoying this read." | Photo & Caption by @_alleysinai
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"It would be cliche to say that Jazz is like its n

"It would be cliche to say that Jazz is like its name but it is. It is like the roots of the music genre, it is gospel - worship, mourning, praise, and salvation found in Harlem. It’s ragtime - deceptively simple and just teetering on the edge of insanity. It is the blues - heavy footed stomps, wandering lovers, and the flash of a blade in the dim light. So, of course, it is jazz - low lidded, lush, and swinging.

The love triangle, the violence, the resentment are more than just juicy bits of gossip. This book reveals what really happens when characters are allowed to act as if no one is watching, even when the whole neighborhood is." - @bridgettebianca
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"Quiet as it’s kept, this is the novel I can nev

"Quiet as it’s kept, this is the novel I can never stop thinking about. The one that reveals the intricate traumas of Black girlhood. Little Black girls are at the whim of so many other peoples’ pain. We’re forced to be a vessel for so many histories, so many burdens. Queen Toni Morrison, through her character Pecola, is the only writer I feel has ever portrayed this burden with such finesse. She captures the burden of invisibility, of shame, of silence, of blame, of rage... I will never forget the scene when Pecola got her period and was subsequently beat. I’ll never forget the scene when Pecola’s father met up with his own. This is the only book I will read again and again." | Photo & caption by @black.book.quotes
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"I was assigned Sula, my Freshman, maybe Sophomore

"I was assigned Sula, my Freshman, maybe Sophomore year at Howard University. At the time I had only read Toni Morrison's Bluest Eye in middle school and I didn't like the way it made me feel. I felt bad for the main character and I was only 13 so I didn't know how to process everything I was feeling. But then I read Sula as a young woman and I loved her. I thought it was cool that she valued her friend over men, even though it was unconventional. She was fearless, she did what she wanted, and I thought that was badass. Sula is the book that made me a Toni Morrison fan." - @dr.alishamariebrown

Alisha will be co-moderating our discussion about Sula right here on Instagram on February 29th so it's only fitting we share why this book means so much to her! And we still want to hear from you. Tell us how you were introduced to Toni Morrison using #MLBReadsToni!
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When I was in the 11th grade, my AP English Litera

When I was in the 11th grade, my AP English Literature teacher assigned our class Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. We spent time dissecting each chapter, getting to know Pilate, Macon, Milkman, and all the other characters. Ms. Morrson opened up this whole new fantastically strange world to me and to this day Song of Solomon is one of my favorite books for so many reasons. Now, it's your turn! I want to know when and how you were introduced to Toni Morrison. You can can do so right below in the comments, or better yet, create a post on your page using #MLBReadsToni and we'll share it in our stories!
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Although there are countless literary legends we c

Although there are countless literary legends we can celebrate this month (and we WILL!), we also wanted to create space this month to celebrate one of our recent ancestors, Toni Morrison. Twenty-nine days is nowhere near enough time to scratch the surface of her legacy, but we can try! This month we'll share photos of her and her books, her words of wisdom, and culminate with a discussion of 'Sula' right here on Instagram on Feb 29th. Think of this as a space to share all that she meant and still means to you. So please celebrate with us using #MLBReadsToni and Happy Black History Month!
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Happy Saturday! This weekend I'm reading Celeste N

Happy Saturday! This weekend I'm reading Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You. As a huge fan of Little Fires Everywhere I cannot wait to see what's in store. Have you read it? If so, share your thoughts below! 👇🏾
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