Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll) Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

Before she became a novelist, @MegHowrey was a ballerina. It’s no surprise, then, that her fourth and most recent novel, They’re Going to Love You, is her second work of fiction set in the ballet world. But don't be fooled.

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

Unfortunately the first sentence of my 2020 book review of @desmondmeade's "Let My People Vote" rings true today. We are in the midst of a very consequential election, and I can recommend a good book as we approach it. https://t.co/WDgKlzCQHv https://t.co/JEEruiGP6g

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

Valby’s book reports on five women who were the bedrock of the Dance Theatre of Harlem…Each of these women has a unique and important story to tell about their ballet careers, working with Arthur Mitchell, and their contributions to launching this company on the world stage.

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

I want to re-share my review of "How The Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America".

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

.@SopanDeb’s first novel, Keya Das’s Second Act, published earlier this month by Simon & Schuster, is grounded in tragedy, but is ultimately a story of redemption. I was so happy to interview Deb for @The_Millions :  https://t.co/Std5ZBVmKE #novel #bookrelease #authors https://t.co/YIFdDXazGT

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

Writing in an experimental style to highlight her injuries and observations, Jefferson’s book is a disturbing account of the reality of racism in America.

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

And Atticus Lish's second novel, The War For Gloria, is an ambitious book with a lot to say about family loyalty and love. @nprbooks https://t.co/jF93m72N6Y

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend! I loved reading Time is a Mother, by Ocean Vuong. Have you read it? What did you think? #novel #book #writerslife #reading https://t.co/JqRfAeQmun

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

In honor of Pride Month, I'm happy to share my @NPR review of @alexanderchee's How to Write an Autobiographical Novel. Read it here: https://www.npr.org/2018/04/18/600903235/how-to-write-yes-but-alexander-chees-latest-is-more-mesmerizing-memoir #bookreview #NPR #pridemonth https://t.co/DgR01G4dZZ

Martha Anne Toll (on Blue Sky as marthaannetoll)

Laura Warrell’s debut novel Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm is a luxuriant dive into the world of jazz and love.