Open Water

If I could give it six stars, I would. This book is an absolute delight to read. Open Water is written in some of the most lyrical and poetic prose I've ever read; its words feel like music. I rarely do this, but I had to read most of this book aloud because the rhythm and lyricism demanded to be experienced that way. I underlined and tabbed so many amazing quotes and many profound ideas. I love it.

This book is about love, music, language, identity, joy, and the fears that unfortunately come with the black experience in many cities. It's subtle and brutal at the same time. This is a book that both softly sings to you and loudly screams about how much pain there is in love, in being, in being perceived, in being vulnerable, in being reduced to a body. I encourage you to listen to this book with the Open Water Spotify playlist nearby; the music will only enhance and help tell this delightful story.

I cannot recommend this highly enough. And I'm pausing my book-buying-ban to go buy Caleb's new book immediately!