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In “The Truths We Hold,” Kamala Harris shares her journey from Oakland to the U.S. Senate, shaped by her immigrant parents’ values. Reflecting on her roles in law and politics, she addresses criminal justice, healthcare, and economic inequality. Her engaging narrative encourages readers to actively pursue justice and equity in their communities.
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a poignant novel about identity, race, and familial bonds, focusing on twin sisters Desiree and Stella Vignes. Growing up in a Black community, their lives diverge when they run away at sixteen, leading to drastically different paths. The narrative spans decades and intertwines their daughters’ stories.
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Claiming Space in a World That Silences Women By Any Other Name is a dual-timeline novel that weaves together the struggles of two women—modern-day playwright Melina Green and Elizabethan poet Emilia Bassano—both fighting for their voices to be heard in a world determined to silence them. What does it mean to risk everything for the
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A Journey Between Realms Meg Shaffer’s The Lost Story is a blend of fantasy and reality, inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. The narrative follows best friends Jeremy Cox and Rafe Howell, who, as teenagers, vanished into a West Virginia forest and mysteriously reappeared six months later with no memory of their time
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The Intersection of Struggle and Solidarity James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store explores the intersection of race, religion, and identity with sharp wit and empathy. Set in the racially divided town of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in the 1930s, McBride portrays the diverse characters living in Chicken Hill, where Jewish immigrants and African Americans live
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A Haunting Exploration of Family, Secrets, and Survival Abigail Rose-Marie’s The Moonflowers is a powerful and intricately woven story that grips the reader with its haunting portrayal of family, resilience, and the deeply buried truths that shape generations. Set against the evocative backdrop of rural Appalachia, this novel intertwines the past and present, painting a
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A Definitive and Profound Biography of a Legend Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is a comprehensive portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. that breathes new life into one of history’s most iconic figures. Eig balances the monumental achievements of Dr. King’s life with his vulnerabilities and complexities, creating a narrative that feels both intimate and
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Reclaiming Jim: A Story of Dignity and Voice James by Percival Everett is a powerful and moving narrative that goes beyond the traditional scope of historical fiction. Through the character of Jim, a slave who has long been marginalized in the pages of history, Everett not only brings a voice to the silenced, but also
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