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Caste

Caste

The Origins of Our Discontents

by Wilkerson, Isabel

Book - 2020

Every American with a desire to better understand how we arrived at our current stratified society should read this book. Highly readable and compelling nonfiction. Every American with a desire to better understand how we arrived at our current stratified society should read this book. Highly readable and compelling nonfiction. Show less

Every American with a desire to better understand how we arrived at our current stratified society should read this book. Highly readable and compelling nonfiction. Every American with a desire to better understand how we arrived at our current stratified society should read this book. Highly readable and compelling nonfiction. Show less

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Homie

Homie

Poems

by Smith, Danez

Book - 2020

An exuberant book of poetry celebrating the power of friendship and found family. Black, gay, and HIV positive, Danez Smith speaks truth to power while making you think, hope, and love those in your circle. An exuberant book of poetry celebrating the power of friendship and found family. Black, gay, and HIV positive, Danez Smith speaks truth to power while making you think, hope, and love those in your circle. Show less

An exuberant book of poetry celebrating the power of friendship and found family. Black, gay, and HIV positive, Danez Smith speaks truth to power while making you think, hope, and love those in your circle. An exuberant book of poetry celebrating the power of friendship and found family. Black, gay, and HIV positive, Danez Smith speaks truth to power while making you think, hope, and love those in your circle. Show less

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Bunny

Bunny

by Awad, Mona

Book - 2019

This dark and delightful novel is a mash-up of Heathers and The Craft, set in a hallowed collegiate writing program. For those who enjoy fairy tales and dark academia with hints of romance and fantasy. This dark and delightful novel is a mash-up of Heathers and The Craft, set in a hallowed collegiate writing program. For those who enjoy fairy tales and dark academia with hints of romance and fantasy. Show less

This dark and delightful novel is a mash-up of Heathers and The Craft, set in a hallowed collegiate writing program. For those who enjoy fairy tales and dark academia with hints of romance and fantasy. This dark and delightful novel is a mash-up of Heathers and The Craft, set in a hallowed collegiate writing program. For those who enjoy fairy tales and dark academia with hints of romance and fantasy. Show less

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No One Is Talking About This

No One Is Talking About This

by Lockwood, Patricia

Book - 2021

Beginning as an elegant and often hilarious skewering of internet culture, this powerful novel evolves into something else entirely in its second half, a meditation on family, love, and life. Beginning as an elegant and often hilarious skewering of internet culture, this powerful novel evolves into something else entirely in its second half, a meditation on family, love, and life. Show less

Beginning as an elegant and often hilarious skewering of internet culture, this powerful novel evolves into something else entirely in its second half, a meditation on family, love, and life. Beginning as an elegant and often hilarious skewering of internet culture, this powerful novel evolves into something else entirely in its second half, a meditation on family, love, and life. Show less

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There There

There There

by Orange, Tommy

Book - 2019

Multiple memorable characters have their stories converge as they each make their way to a powwow in Oakland - the complexity of the urban Native American experience is laid bare through writing that is tender, gritty, and often funny. Multiple memorable characters have their stories converge as they each make their way to a powwow in Oakland - the complexity of the urban Native American experience is laid bare through writing that is tender, gritty, and often funny. Show less

Multiple memorable characters have their stories converge as they each make their way to a powwow in Oakland - the complexity of the urban Native American experience is laid bare through writing that is tender, gritty, and often funny. Multiple memorable characters have their stories converge as they each make their way to a powwow in Oakland - the complexity of the urban Native American experience is laid bare through writing that is tender, gritty, and often funny. Show less

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Go Home, Ricky!

Go Home, Ricky!

A Novel

by Kwak, Gene

Book - 2021

An unforgettable protagonist propels this humorous and touching story of identity and masculinity. No longer able to participate in an amateur wrestling l...Show more An unforgettable protagonist propels this humorous and touching story of identity and masculinity. No longer able to participate in an amateur wrestling league and then dumped by his girlfriend, Ricky Twohatchet needs to get a new life - what better time to set off on a journey to find your estranged father? Show less

An unforgettable protagonist propels this humorous and touching story of identity and masculinity. No longer able to participate in an amateur wrestling l...Show more An unforgettable protagonist propels this humorous and touching story of identity and masculinity. No longer able to participate in an amateur wrestling league and then dumped by his girlfriend, Ricky Twohatchet needs to get a new life - what better time to set off on a journey to find your estranged father? Show less

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Minor Feelings

Minor Feelings

An Asian American Reckoning

by Hong, Cathy Park

Book - 2020

Angry, honest, and compelling, these essays combine history, memoir, and cultural commentary to elucidate the Asian-American experience while acknowledging the complexities of race and society. Angry, honest, and compelling, these essays combine history, memoir, and cultural commentary to elucidate the Asian-American experience while acknowledging the complexities of race and society. Show less

Angry, honest, and compelling, these essays combine history, memoir, and cultural commentary to elucidate the Asian-American experience while acknowledging the complexities of race and society. Angry, honest, and compelling, these essays combine history, memoir, and cultural commentary to elucidate the Asian-American experience while acknowledging the complexities of race and society. Show less

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Cantoras

Cantoras

by De Robertis, Carolina

Book - 2019

This story begins in 1970s Uruguay, when it's illegal to not be heterosexual. Five lesbians find each other in spite of this ban on their identity and cre...Show more This story begins in 1970s Uruguay, when it's illegal to not be heterosexual. Five lesbians find each other in spite of this ban on their identity and create a safe haven for themselves on the isolated coast. How long can they go unnoticed, and what happens if they're found out? Show less

This story begins in 1970s Uruguay, when it's illegal to not be heterosexual. Five lesbians find each other in spite of this ban on their identity and cre...Show more This story begins in 1970s Uruguay, when it's illegal to not be heterosexual. Five lesbians find each other in spite of this ban on their identity and create a safe haven for themselves on the isolated coast. How long can they go unnoticed, and what happens if they're found out? Show less

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The End of Bias

The End of Bias

A Beginning : the Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias

by Nordell, Jessica

Book - 2021

This well-researched and inspiring book provides actionable insight into the way our minds work. If you've been on an anti-racist journey, this book should be on your reading list. This well-researched and inspiring book provides actionable insight into the way our minds work. If you've been on an anti-racist journey, this book should be on your reading list. Show less

This well-researched and inspiring book provides actionable insight into the way our minds work. If you've been on an anti-racist journey, this book should be on your reading list. This well-researched and inspiring book provides actionable insight into the way our minds work. If you've been on an anti-racist journey, this book should be on your reading list. Show less

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A Brief History of Seven Killings

A Brief History of Seven Killings

by James, Marlon

Book - 2014

If you're looking for a enthralling book that reads like a Scorsese film, this is it. Taking the form of an oral history, we land in 1970s Jamaica and delve into a world of gangsters, CIA operatives, and an attempted assassination of Bob Marley. If you're looking for a enthralling book that reads like a Scorsese film, this is it. Taking the form of an oral history, we land in 1970s Jamaica and delve into a world of gangsters, CIA operatives, and an attempted assassination of Bob Marley. Show less

If you're looking for a enthralling book that reads like a Scorsese film, this is it. Taking the form of an oral history, we land in 1970s Jamaica and delve into a world of gangsters, CIA operatives, and an attempted assassination of Bob Marley. If you're looking for a enthralling book that reads like a Scorsese film, this is it. Taking the form of an oral history, we land in 1970s Jamaica and delve into a world of gangsters, CIA operatives, and an attempted assassination of Bob Marley. Show less

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We

by Zami︠a︡tin, Evgeniĭ Ivanovich

Paperback - 2012

This book, written in 1924, was the first dystopian novel, inspiring famous works such as 1984 and Brave New World. A mathematician, previously content with his regimented life, begins to feel differently after falling in love. This book, written in 1924, was the first dystopian novel, inspiring famous works such as 1984 and Brave New World. A mathematician, previously content with his regimented life, begins to feel differently after falling in love. Show less

This book, written in 1924, was the first dystopian novel, inspiring famous works such as 1984 and Brave New World. A mathematician, previously content with his regimented life, begins to feel differently after falling in love. This book, written in 1924, was the first dystopian novel, inspiring famous works such as 1984 and Brave New World. A mathematician, previously content with his regimented life, begins to feel differently after falling in love. Show less

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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

Essays

by Abdurraqib, Hanif

Book - 2017

The jumping off point for most of these essays is music, but the emotional impact of Abdurraqib's writing extends beyond that art form. Whether you know t...Show more The jumping off point for most of these essays is music, but the emotional impact of Abdurraqib's writing extends beyond that art form. Whether you know the bands he's referring to or not, this is cultural writing that will comfort your mind while expanding it. Show less

The jumping off point for most of these essays is music, but the emotional impact of Abdurraqib's writing extends beyond that art form. Whether you know t...Show more The jumping off point for most of these essays is music, but the emotional impact of Abdurraqib's writing extends beyond that art form. Whether you know the bands he's referring to or not, this is cultural writing that will comfort your mind while expanding it. Show less

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The Undocumented Americans

The Undocumented Americans

by Cornejo Villavicencio, Karla

Book - 2020

A mix of journalism and memoir, this thought-provoking and compulsively readable book reveals the lives of undocumented immigrants. The author herself is a DACA recipient and one of the first undocumented students to graduate from Harvard. A mix of journalism and memoir, this thought-provoking and compulsively readable book reveals the lives of undocumented immigrants. The author herself is a DACA recipient and one of the first undocumented students to graduate from Harvard. Show less

A mix of journalism and memoir, this thought-provoking and compulsively readable book reveals the lives of undocumented immigrants. The author herself is a DACA recipient and one of the first undocumented students to graduate from Harvard. A mix of journalism and memoir, this thought-provoking and compulsively readable book reveals the lives of undocumented immigrants. The author herself is a DACA recipient and one of the first undocumented students to graduate from Harvard. Show less

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Assembly

Assembly

by Brown, Natasha

Book - 2021

What does it mean when you do everything you're supposed to in life and it's still not viewed as enough? This fierce novella dismantles white supremacy, the patriarchy, and capitalism through provocative and compelling writing. What does it mean when you do everything you're supposed to in life and it's still not viewed as enough? This fierce novella dismantles white supremacy, the patriarchy, and capitalism through provocative and compelling writing. Show less

What does it mean when you do everything you're supposed to in life and it's still not viewed as enough? This fierce novella dismantles white supremacy, the patriarchy, and capitalism through provocative and compelling writing. What does it mean when you do everything you're supposed to in life and it's still not viewed as enough? This fierce novella dismantles white supremacy, the patriarchy, and capitalism through provocative and compelling writing. Show less

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The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

by Philyaw, Deesha

Book - 2020

These captivating short stories feature characters and moments so intimate that it almost feels voyeuristic. Black women in the South navigate societal expectations while trying to maintain their own happiness and sense of selves. These captivating short stories feature characters and moments so intimate that it almost feels voyeuristic. Black women in the South navigate societal expectations while trying to maintain their own happiness and sense of selves. Show less

These captivating short stories feature characters and moments so intimate that it almost feels voyeuristic. Black women in the South navigate societal expectations while trying to maintain their own happiness and sense of selves. These captivating short stories feature characters and moments so intimate that it almost feels voyeuristic. Black women in the South navigate societal expectations while trying to maintain their own happiness and sense of selves. Show less

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The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys

A Novel

by Whitehead, Colson

Book - 2019

Based on true events, this is captivating historical fiction that will move and enrage you. As someone who doesn't think books can truly surprise them all that often, this one got me. Based on true events, this is captivating historical fiction that will move and enrage you. As someone who doesn't think books can truly surprise them all that often, this one got me. Show less

Based on true events, this is captivating historical fiction that will move and enrage you. As someone who doesn't think books can truly surprise them all that often, this one got me. Based on true events, this is captivating historical fiction that will move and enrage you. As someone who doesn't think books can truly surprise them all that often, this one got me. Show less

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Friday Black

Friday Black

by Adjei-Brenyah, Nana Kwame

Book - 2018

These short stories pull no punches as they explore the Black experience through genre-hopping dark humor and scathing social critique. The title story in particular is a disturbing comedic standout for me. These short stories pull no punches as they explore the Black experience through genre-hopping dark humor and scathing social critique. The title story in particular is a disturbing comedic standout for me. Show less

These short stories pull no punches as they explore the Black experience through genre-hopping dark humor and scathing social critique. The title story in particular is a disturbing comedic standout for me. These short stories pull no punches as they explore the Black experience through genre-hopping dark humor and scathing social critique. The title story in particular is a disturbing comedic standout for me. Show less

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Girlhood

Girlhood

Essays

by Febos, Melissa

Book - 2021

This philosophical memoir questions what it means to navigate the world in a female body - how the self is viewed, how others view this self, and all the spaces in between. This philosophical memoir questions what it means to navigate the world in a female body - how the self is viewed, how others view this self, and all the spaces in between. Show less

This philosophical memoir questions what it means to navigate the world in a female body - how the self is viewed, how others view this self, and all the spaces in between. This philosophical memoir questions what it means to navigate the world in a female body - how the self is viewed, how others view this self, and all the spaces in between. Show less

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To Throw Away Unopened

To Throw Away Unopened

by Albertine, Viv

Book - 2018

In this, the second memoir from the legendary guitarist for The Slits, we learn about family secrets, cancer scares, dying mothers, and dysfunctional rela...Show more In this, the second memoir from the legendary guitarist for The Slits, we learn about family secrets, cancer scares, dying mothers, and dysfunctional relationships. Albertine artfully relays these experiences with humor, style, and grace, demonstrating that age isn't an excuse to stop evolving. Show less

In this, the second memoir from the legendary guitarist for The Slits, we learn about family secrets, cancer scares, dying mothers, and dysfunctional rela...Show more In this, the second memoir from the legendary guitarist for The Slits, we learn about family secrets, cancer scares, dying mothers, and dysfunctional relationships. Albertine artfully relays these experiences with humor, style, and grace, demonstrating that age isn't an excuse to stop evolving. Show less

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Evicted

Evicted

Poverty and Profit in the American City

by Desmond, Matthew

Book - 2016

The author, a sociologist and urban ethnographer, spends time with eight families in the Milwaukee area, revealing the harsh realities of America's housin...Show more The author, a sociologist and urban ethnographer, spends time with eight families in the Milwaukee area, revealing the harsh realities of America's housing situation. This book also shows just how profitable keeping people in poverty can be for some folks, resulting in a compelling and infuriating read. Show less

The author, a sociologist and urban ethnographer, spends time with eight families in the Milwaukee area, revealing the harsh realities of America's housin...Show more The author, a sociologist and urban ethnographer, spends time with eight families in the Milwaukee area, revealing the harsh realities of America's housing situation. This book also shows just how profitable keeping people in poverty can be for some folks, resulting in a compelling and infuriating read. Show less

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