In an effort to make this blog a more personal space, and not just a site where I dump my poetry/personal essays/short stories when I feel like it, I’ll be making more of an effort to share more of myself on here. starting with physical media.
I’ve always been an avid book reader, and because of this, It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own personal library one day. In 2021, I began to be more intentional with that goal. I thrift movies, CDs, records, magazines etc. Today, I’ll be sharing my collection and my favorite pieces of media.
Books
My current physical book collection leaves much to be desired, and most of these books just happened to be in this room. I’ll share my favorites below:
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola
A short story collection I’ve read about three times since I purchased. Favorite stories: Siya, Thisbe and Psyche, of course.
Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The last book written by Dr..King before he was assassinated. As you can see, I’ve bookmarked the crap out of this book, and I’m probably only 70% through it. I do plan to make a YouTube review when I finish reading it. One day.
Fallen by Lauren Kate
I’m like 80% sure I thrifted this book in 12th grade just because one day, and ended up being really impressed by how good it was.
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
My current read. Do not read this if you aren’t prepared to journal every ten pages. There is something about this book that literally compels you to reflect on the state of your life and the world around you.
Comics & Manga
My very tiny collection. Honorable mentions here:
Magi (Vol 2) by Shinobu Ohtaka
My favorite manga ever. I do not play about this manga at all. Till this day, I have yet to find another franchise that touches my heart the way this does. YouTube will be seeing me talk about this one too.
Vagabond (Three in One) by Takehiko Inoue
The art here is absolutely beautiful. I’m so sick that its been on hiatus for ten good years but if I’m honest I haven’t caught up. I can’t even remember where I left off of. I have this volume out of sheer admiration.
Flashpoint by Geoff Johns, Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope.
The only comic book that I own. The art in this is PHENOMINAL. Flash is not my my favorite superhero but his storylines are always among the best in the DC universe.
Records
It’s literally just Chaka Khan records. I don’t even own a record player. All of these were gifted by my beautiful lovely friends, whom I love and appreciate very much. Thank you <3!!
Look at the back of this record. LOOK!
CDs
I actually have a pretty crazy collection. See here:
A Rose is Still a Rose– Aretha Franklin
Destiny Fulfilled– Destiny’s Child
The Bodyguard Soundtrack-Whitney Houston
Off The Wall– Michael Jackson
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below– Outcast
Praise & Worship Volume 2-World’s Best Praise and Worship
Donnie McClurkin– …again
Give You My Heart– Songs 4 Worship
Psalms of Inspiration– Francene Gilmer
Praises and Worship– Toronto Worship Center
Every kind of mood– Randy Crawford
The Preacher’s Wife– Whitney Houston
Fear of Flying– Mya
Swing is Alive– Various Artists
The Boy is Mine– Monica
All For You– Janet Jackson
Tokyo Blue– Najee
MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ– Musiq Soulchild
I Just Want You-Vicki Yohe
Breakaway– Kelly Clarkson
DVDs
Destined to Be
Marry Me : Part 1&2
Discord
Taste of Sin
Sometimes in Sierra Leone
A movie I found while cleaning my new room
Fantastic Four Season One
Shrek
Monster High: New Ghoul at School
Spiderman
Ray
Belly
First Sunday
Beat The Drum
X-Men
Batman Bad Blood
The Vampire Diares
The Hunger Games
Honorable Mention
My First Kindle
My mom gave me think kindle for my birthday when I was in middle school. I believe its the Kindle Touch 5th Generation.
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