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Zoë Aviya Harris

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in Memphis, Tennessee, The United States
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Whoopi Goldberg, Zora Neale Hurston, Angie Thomas

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October 2020

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Zoë Aviya Harris brings a fresh, young perspective to YA contemporary romance. Born in Memphis, TN, her writing not only celebrates love but also delves into themes of self-discovery and the strength of community.

She is most known for her debut novel, The Bookposal, as it captured hearts with its unique premise: a love story blossoming entirely within the charming confines of a local bookstore.
For Zoë, writing goes beyond crafting swoon-worthy scenes. Her mission is to empower young women, particularly Black women, to pursue their dreams.
Through her captivating narratives that weave themes of self-discovery and community into contemporary romance, Zoë inspires readers to believe that anything is achievable with determination.

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Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

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It’s summertime and 17-year-old Coley has found herself alone, again. Forced to move to rural Oregon after just losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.

Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What

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“How was the consultation?” he asks, and looking up from the crunchy gravel, I think for a moment before responding, “They’re bringing him into the station Saturday for questioning.”
“They are?” Aaron says, his tone surprised.
We approach the car before he unlocks the doors, yet we continue to stand still beside the trunk. “Yeah. Enough evidence to report it as an assault,” I add, my tone bland.
I take a nervous swallow as I part from Aaron’s side, and as he walks along the drivers’ side of the car, he gives me a worrying look. “You okay?” he asks, and without speaking, I nod. “Yeah,” I murmur. My hands grasp onto the door handle before I abruptly open it.
“Just a bit,” I pause, trying to form my thoughts.
The words sit scarcely on my tongue, unable to escape as I think.
“Scared.”
“Scared?” Aaron repeats, and I nod.
Placing his arm onto the roof of the car, he stands for a moment, one leg propped on the inside. “Of what?”
“Of shit becoming harsh on me.”
“Why would that happen?”
“Because, Aaron” I respond lightly, and Aaron raises an eyebrow. “Because?”
“Because that’s the way shit works. Nothing ever traces back to people like Chris. You hear me, Aaron? Ever.”
Zoë Aviya Harris, To Capture a Heart

“It's a cliche, but in this moment I'm exactly where I need to be.”
Zoë Aviya Harris, The Bookposal

“You’re not making this gift thing any easier, you know,” I comment with a playful tone, and Essence laughs.“Isn’t gift giving supposed to be a surprise?” she asks, her eyebrow raised in false curiosity.
“Yeah, and?” “If I told you what I wanted then it wouldn’t be very much of a surprise.”
Zoë Aviya Harris, To Capture a Heart

“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
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“Once upon a time there was a hazel-eyed boy with dimples. I called him Khalil. The world called him a thug.
He lived, but not nearly long enough, and for the rest of my life I'll remember how he died.
Fairy tale? No. But I'm not giving up on a better ending.”
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“Writing is like sex. First you do it for love, then you do it for your friends, and then you do it for money.”
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“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
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“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
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abigail ❥ Hey Zoe,
Thanks for the friend request! Happy reading! :)


angela Hi Zozo!
Thanks for the friend request!
Looking forward to having bookish conversations with you. :)
P.S.- I won't be notified if you comment here, but I will be if you comment on my profile.


☆ alexandra ☆ Hello, thank you so much for the friend request! You seem super sweet as well. :)
I am looking forward to your bookish updates and reviews, I'm sure they will be amazing!

Anyways, have a great day, happy reading! If you would love to talk sometimes, I'm always here and a good chat about everything book-related is always welcome! ♥


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B Hi Zozo!
Thanks for the friend request!

I’m so happy you love my reviews. I read several books at once too, currently I’m reading 10...

Looking forward to having bookish conversations with you. :)



P.S.- I won't be notified if you comment here, but I will be if you comment on my profile.


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Cece ❀Rants, Raves &Reviews❀ Hiya, thanks for friend request. Excited to chat up some bookish things with ya !! (✿◠‿◠)

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