A candid memoir from Cicely Tyson reflecting back on the changes she’s seen in the entertainment industry and society as a whole over her groundbreaking career spanning decades.

A sharp, suspenseful children’s story that doesn’t waste a word; perfect for a winter break bedtime story.

The most interesting textbook I’ve ever read. Robert M. Sapolsky tries to answer the question of why humans behave the way we do, and covers most of human history in the effort.

An LGBT romance with a secondary plot focused on siblings reconnecting as adults. Light, entertaining, and great escapism.

An in-depth examination linking generational economic incentives to the racist ideas of the time. A must read for anyone interested in US history or racial politics.

A beautifully written alternate-history fantasy centered in the south during the suffragist era.

The start of an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by cultures in the pre-Colombian Americas. Absolutely breathtaking - a must read.

Atwood shows off her mastery of the short story in this brief but magical tale of a mother-daughter relationship.

A visceral look at queerness, masculinity, class, trauma, and more all wrapped in a beautiful writing style. A must-read for everyone at least once in their lives.

One of the most innovative magic systems I’ve seen in a long time. The plot is good, but the implications of the magic system has stuck with me for months.

A top notch urban fantasy story with a side of social commentary. Influenced by Lovecraft.

Sometimes its a mystery why books are chosen as required reading in school. For The Outsiders, there’s no mystery at all.

A must-read for anyone interested in US History and/or the history of slavery.

A beautiful collection of poetry celebrating the little moments in life and love

A focused look at the social and political forces driving polarization in the US post 9/11 intertwined with the author’s memoir of growing up and into her voice as a young activist and change maker.

A riveting and highly stressful horror book. Exactly what I want the genre to be, rather than what it so often is.

An excellent romance with good chemistry and a great focus on the importance of boundaries and mental health.

A collection of 3 short stories that come together into a single narrative. Great introduction to the African Futurism subgenre of science fiction.