This book was a breath of fresh air. This story has it all - quotes, work stories, advice, nuggets of wisdom, and authenticity. I enjoyed the author's approach in this story. She talks about being a Black woman dealing with everyday life. I was entertained and felt as though I was talking to a friend of mine. It's nice to hear someone that is a IRL Black Girl discuss her struggles and the joys of everyday life. I took. a lot away from this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Independent Publishers Group and Lawrence Hill Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love a book where women stand together for each other. Sisterhood in today’s society is very much needed. So many women fall into that everyday life and while caring for others we forget to focus on ourselves. I loved the togetherness as a whole. Great read!!

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for gifting me this book in exchange for my honest review.

Everyone around the globe knows Oprah and Beyoncé. But there are regular Black women out here doing it all in real life (IRL). We handle things. We figure shit out. We speak up. We are leaders. We risk our opinions being the "voice of all Black women" at our jobs if we are the only one there. We are the regular girls wearing satin bonnets to sleep.

Gail Hamilton Azodo is the Black Girl IRL. In this new nonfiction book, she shares everything from motivational quotes, group texts with friends, work stories and advice. Most of all, she shares authentic stories of being an everyday Black woman. It is very relatable. So accurate and entertaining at times. I felt like I was in the room with her reliving experiences, saying repeatedly, "I know, girl!"

Thank you for the acknowledgment and the encouragement to being the best regular Black woman we can be.

Happy Pub Day, Gail Hamilton Azodo! Black Girl IRL is available today.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

Reading this book is like having a conversation with a friend. A friend I don’t have, but a friend nonetheless. I find myself wishing I could give a copy of this book to every Black girl I know. It didn’t feel like it was teaching me something I didn’t know, but it felt like VALIDATION which is just as important. Despite reading this and knowing the author probably doesn’t have a public facing social media presence, I found my running to instagram in hopes that I could follow her!

I love a book where women stand together for each other. Sisterhood in today’s society is very much needed. So many women fall into that every day life and while caring for others we forget to focus on ourselves. I loved the togetherness as a whole. Great read!!!

This book delves into the life of a black woman day to day, giving sisterly advice about different scenarios from money to relationships to black women mental health. This book feels like a sibling is talking to you or your having conversation with your fellow black woman