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Recommended by: Karen
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Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller By Nadia Wassef Cover Image
$27.00
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ISBN: 9780374600181
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - October 5th, 2021

I loved the store of Diwan, a female-led bookstore in Cairo. As someone who works in a bookstore, it gave me a new perspective on what it's like to sell books elsewhere, but also showed me a love of bookstores is universal. (Karen)


Recommended by: Adrienne
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Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora [A Cookbook] By Bryant Terry (Editor) Cover Image
By Bryant Terry (Editor)
$40.00
ISBN: 9781984859723
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Published: 4 Color Books - October 19th, 2021

Chef, food activist, and cookbook rockstar, Bryant Terry, brings together over 100 contributors to create something truly unique and magical. Home cooks, or those who simply appreciate food, won't want to miss this stunning collection of essays, poetry, art, and delicious recipes celebrating Black food. (Adrienne)


Recommended by: Christina
$18.00
SKU: 9781733037587

A razor-sharp and rhythmic poetry collection centered on place, memory, and culture in Tacoma. Lashley never fails to amaze me with his poetry, and this book lives up to the hype, without a doubt! [Christina]


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Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold By Bolu Babalola Cover Image
$25.99
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ISBN: 9780063078499
Published: William Morrow - April 13th, 2021

I couldn’t get through these stories fast enough! Each reworking is original and lovingly crafted, and I can’t recommend them enough. This book is wonderful. [Kate]


Recommended by: Karen
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The Street By Ann Petry, Tayari Jones (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Ann Petry, Tayari Jones (Introduction by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780358187547
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Published: Mariner Books Classics - January 7th, 2020

On the list of “Great American Novels,” this ranks near the top for me. So rich in character and world. I want this book in everyone’s hands. [Karen]


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Falling: A Novel By T. J. Newman Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781982177881
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Published: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster - July 6th, 2021

I was a flight attendant up until COVID happened - this book captures all the accurate details of the day-to-day and idiosyncrasies of doing that job which was enjoyable for me to look back on. Additionally, it packs a punch of a hostage thriller that moves incredibly fast. TJ Miller was a flight attendant for Alaska and Virgin airways! [Jessica]


Recommended by: Christina
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Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction By Joshua Whitehead (Editor) Cover Image
By Joshua Whitehead (Editor)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781551528113
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Published: Arsenal Pulp Press - October 20th, 2020

What an incredible collection of speculative fiction! The plotlines are so original, the stories are dark and humorous, and the characters are fighting for their lives and freedoms in a multitude of ways. Read this. [Christina]


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The Last Nomad: Coming of Age in the Somali Desert By Shugri Said Salh Cover Image
$26.95
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ISBN: 9781643750675
Published: Algonquin Books - August 3rd, 2021

This book grabbed me in the very first chapter and did not let go. Salh does an incredible job of transporting the reader to her youth in Somalia with a poignant mixture of honesty and reminiscence for pre-war Somali culture. [Kate]


Recommended by: Karen
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The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me By Keah Brown Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781982100544
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Published: Atria Books - August 6th, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed this! It has a good balance of introspection and humor. It runs the gamut from pop culture to self love. I like it when I can laugh and think. [Karen]


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Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism By Amanda Montell Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780062993151
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Published: Harper - June 15th, 2021

I am enamored with behavioral psychology and understanding why people do what they do - especially when it comes to cults! Why do people flock to SoulCycle, CrossFit, Q’Anon? Language - it’s the ultimate form of power. It persuades people to join with a silent promise of belonging, one of our most basic needs. The author analyzes the social science of cult influence. FASCINATING. [Jessica]


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