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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Today I finished the six week New Year New Body Challenge from Alexis Weightloss. I did it! Imma keep going. Here's a pic of me today at the gym. The other 2 pics are my old face and my new face lol. #BlackSkyFitness

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Currently in Crescent Falls with Charity Shane's books and I'm loving it here. I didn't expect "She's Elite Cutz" to be such a heavy read with issues like abusive relationships and addiction, but the characters' growth from chapter to chapter has been incredible. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It's week 4 of the New Year New Body Challenge and I'm halfway through. Today's workout was definitely challenging, but I did it. I even did my very first [assisted] pull up today. #BlackSkyFitness

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

second chance: 5/10 enemies to lovers: 10/10 grumpy × sunshine: 10/10 fake dating: 10/10 friends to lovers: 2/10 age gap: 9/10 found family: 4/10 pregnancy: 3/10 slowburn: 10/10 love triangle: 0/10 #blackbooksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

New Year New Body Challenge Week 3 Day 4. Today was an upper body day. I'm going to hit the gym again tonight for more cardio. #BlackSkyFitness #FitnessSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I felt myself slipping into a reading slump, so I quickly switched genres to avoid it. I'm starting my first ever urban mystery, Secrets of a Billionaire Bishop by Mikah Reign. Reviews say it's super messy. lol. #blackbooksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Today's leg day was brutal. I can't wait to do it again. #BlackSkyFitness #FitnessSky

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The Author's Journey @theauthorsjourney.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Readers like you keep us in business. Thanks! 🤓

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Help, I can't stop reading "Count On You" by Kami Holt. This book got so much drama and I'm so invested in the story, I was reading it while I was on the treadmill lol. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Currently Reading: "Jabari: The Crescent Falls Royals" by Charity Shane' and it's so good that I don't want to do any work. Omggg. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Here are some of my faves written by Black women: • Plié by A.H. Cunningham • Personal by Alexandria House • Captivated by Danger by Endiya Carter • His Mouthpiece: The Prequel by Nicki Grace • 12:01 by Bella Jay • For His Pleasure: Virgin Territory by Kimberly Brown #BlackBookSky #BookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

For 2025, I have 4 major reading goals: • Read 104 books - 52 nonfiction, 52 fiction • Listen to at least 96 hours of audiobooks • Read the entire Brenda Jackson catalog • Join an in-person book club I'm going to use this thread to update my reading progress. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I only really use StoryGraph to track my reading behavior. Last year, I read 118 books, 22,184 pages, and I listened to 156.67 hours of audiobooks. My top authors were Kimberly Brown, Nina High, and Miss J. I can confidently say that if a Black woman writes it, then Imma read it. #BlackBookSky

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DL White @booksbydlwhite.blacksky.app · 30/12/2024

2025 reads to put on your radar courtesy #blkandcoreads #blackbooksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I finished the month strong. I read 15 books. I'm so proud of myself. My favorite book of the month was "A Church Girl's Guide to Courting Danger" by Brittney True - it's a genre bending Christian romantic suspense. Soooo good. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I just finished Lesanda Moore's "Frosting Beginnings." It's a holiday themed, forced proximity romance stort with minimal spice and angst. I recommend it to anyone who loves cozy novellas. #BlackBookSky

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JazzReads📚🏀 @jazzreads.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Most of the books I read now are written by black authors..reason behind that is growing up I was force to read books about characters that never look like me..now I have a choice…🤷🏾‍♀️ #blackbooksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This week's hopefuls: Digital: Spend My Life with You by Monique Fisher Audio: A Church Girl's Guide to Courting Danger by Brittney True Physical: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe #BlackBookSky #BookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I just finished "Deuce (The Dillinger Chronicles Book 1)" by Kimberly Brown and it is *superb.* Such a well-written, engaging and fast-paced urban romance. I highly recommend it. Kimberly Brown is one of my favorite romance writers and she gets better with every release. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Kimberly Brown's book has me in a chokehold.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I am very excited about this audiobook as well.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Currently Reading: "Deuce" by Kimberly Brown...I'm gonna switch to audio because Myles Washington is narrating and he is amazing. "Love, At Christmas" by Nina High - she's my favorite "new to me" author this year. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Am I the only one happy that I got my reading wrap up from GoodReads already? As an overachiever, I've already exceeded my reading goals so getting this content early helps me lol. #BookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I finished "Secure In The Arms Of A Thug 1" by Tatum James, so now I'm onto book 2. I've been working so hard today, walking all the dogs, delivering all the packages, doing all the Christmas shopping - now it's my "Me Time." #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I stepped out of my holiday romance bag to read a little urban fiction. CR: Secure In The Arms Of A Thug (Book 1) by Tatum James It is sooo full of drama. A good escape. I hate when I have to do something other than read lol #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I am deep into my holiday romance bag. Here's what I read and what I rated it: Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With Love, This Christmas by Kimberly Brown ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Promised to the Snowman by Kami ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hood Holiday with a Chicago Menace by Dominique Nikail - ⭐⭐⭐ #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This book was so good. It reads like a Lifetime movie lol. Brandon Massey is underrated imo.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

CR: Gideon & Rhian: A One Eighty Christmas by Charity Shane' I really enjoyed the One Eighty series earlier this year. This makes Charity Shane's second Christmas release. #BlackBookSky

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JazzReads📚🏀 @jazzreads.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

@bwltd24.bsky.social Tuesday reading sprint book…8pm CST/9 EST on TikTok #blackbooksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I loved listening to the audio for "Christmas In Spite Of You" by K.C. Mills and "A Novel Christmas" by Charity Shane' on Everand so much that I had to have physical copies. I was able to pick them up at my local Barnes & Noble. I love that. Also grabbed "James" because why not? #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Here’s my Last, Now, Next… Last: The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh Now: A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane' Next: Christmas with Kris Kringle by Kasha Thompson #blackbooksky #booksky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

November Book Wrap-Up Books Read: 9 Pages Read: 1925 Hours Listened: 16.15 Average Rating: 4.06 stars My favorite books of the month: 1) X+E: The Teachers of Hardwood High" by Nina High and 2) Losin' Control by Ladii Nesha #BlackBookSky #BookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Here are some of my favorite romance recommendations: • B+J: The Teachers of Hardwood High and X+E: The Teachers of Hardwood High by Nina High • Chasing the Summer by D. Rose • Losin' Control by Ladii Nesha • Sincerely, Her Gangsta by Mya #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I started by 10 Before the End this month. I hope that I can read all of these books by the end of the year. #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Share the book with your favorite cover on your shelf 📚 #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

How many men has MTS killed in her videos? Lol. Since the release of HISS, she has been on a killing spree.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I know everyone's talking about Gladiator 2 and Wicked, but Christine Swanson, a Black female director, released "Albany Road" a couple of weeks ago and it is very good. The film stars Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Lisa Arrindell, and Joe Holt. #BlackSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Currently reading "Under the Influence" by Kimberly Brown and "A Novel Christmas" by Charity Shane' #BlackBookSky

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I officially met my reading goal today. 😁 I wanted to read 100 books and I finished my 100th book this afternoon, it was "A Charming Proposition" by Mya. It's funny, lighthearted and low drama. I recommend it to anyone who likes semi-spicy cozy reads.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I am in the Christmas spirit, so I'm starting on my list of Christmas-themed romance books. Up next is "Christmas with Kris Kringle" by Kasha Thompson and I'll be listening to Toni Shiloh's "The Christmas Catch."

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I really really enjoyed "X+E: The Teachers of Hardwood High" by Nina Sky and "Losin Control" by Ladii Nesha. If you haven't read either of these, I recommend them highly.

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Shanae @shanaepraystoo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Looking to connect with the #BlackSky community. I'm a business owner and herbalist. I read and workout (a lot) - currently training for Hyrox in DC. If you're into any of that, lets be friends. ☺️

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