Fiction, non-fiction, memoirs—whatever moved me, taught me something, or kept me up all night flipping pages. Curated with care, updated often.
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I haven’t read Red at the Bone yet, but it’s on my to-read list. It’s a family saga that explores love, identity, and generational ties through the lens of a teenager’s unexpected pregnancy. Perfect for book club discussions!
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
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A novel exploring family relationships, ancestry, and the impact of past tragedies on the present.
Good Dirt: A Novel
Non-Fiction
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Caste adapted for young adults!
Caste (Adapted for Young Adults)
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Caste by Isabel Wilkerson examines the hidden caste system that shapes inequality in America. Drawing comparisons to systems in India and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores how these deeply rooted social structures continue to affect lives today. It’s ...
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin explores creativity as a universal force, offering insights on tapping into inspiration and the creative process. A guide to unlocking your creative potential.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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Well renown book
All About Love by Bell Hooks
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Explores how to break free from the pressure of constant productivity and embrace a more intentional, meaningful use of time.
Saving Time: A Life Beyond the Clock
Poetry
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A collection of poetry and prose focused on understanding how past wounds impact present relationships.
Clarity & Connection
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A collection of nine stories focusing on the lives of Black women, their desires, and the intersection with church culture.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
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A poetry collection that explores Black womanhood, pop culture, and personal identity.
There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyonce
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Beautiful collection
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde” by Tia Williams is a dreamy romance set in Harlem, where a free-spirited florist falls for a mysterious musician with ties to the past. It’s a love story that blends magic, history, and self-discovery.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
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Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid is about a 20-something babysitter who gets racially profiled while out with the child she watches. What follows is this messy, eye-opening look at race, privilege, and the weird tension that can exist in “progressive” sp...
