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COUNTING THE COST: A MEMOIR by Jill (Duggar) DillardJill Dillard, the oldest married daughter of the Duggar clan, reveals the details behind her estrangement from her family. As much as reality TV can be blamed for Duggar family issues, IBLP a
THE OTHER BLACK GIRL by Zakiya Dalila HarrisWhen being black in the workplace goes wrong… Nella swallows covert racism in her editorial position as the only black woman in the company until Hazel arrives. Invoking the best friend to enemy trop
THE PRESIDENT AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTER: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and their battle to save America’s soul by Brian KilmeadeThis piece details Lincoln & Douglass’ proximity to abolitionism, the executive office & the US Civil War. The
HUMBLE THE POET - Book Trilogy for LifeUnlearn (2014), Thing No One Else Can Teach Us (2019) & How To Be Love(d) (2022) are all pieces by Humble The Poet that discuss growth and introspection. The trilogy encourages the removal of bad habits,
THE PIANO LESSON by August WilsonThe Piano Lesson is a dramatic stage play exploring legacy, family, ambition & dreams; all symbolized by the family’s piano. Popularized recently by it’s 2023 Broadway run with an all-star cast, this is an impo
THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE by Tupac ShakurTupac, the activist, the poet, the artist, the rapper, the lover, the human. ‘The Rose That Grew From Concrete’ is a compilation of poems written by Pac between 1989 - 1991.Want to stay in tou
THE TIPPING POINT: HOW LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE by Malcolm GladwellThe tipping point is the catalyst for any epidemic. Gladwell explains the science behind word of mouth & Paul Revere’s successful journey; the power of context &
BAD BOY: A MEMOIR by Walter Dean Myers‘Bad Boy’ is a memoir covering Walter Dean Myers’ childhood up to the beginnings of his successful career in writing. From Harlem to the army to New Jersey, this man always communicated in creativity. Dean
The Unbothered King has spoken! Omarion details his internal process of maintaining a peaceful mentality in his writer’s debut. Flying high above internet beefs, O reflects on fear, masculinity, emotions & more while encouraging readers to be i
DEATH IN THE CLOUDS by Agatha ChristieMoneylender Madame Giselle has been murdered on Prometheus Air. Was it poison? Insects? Heart Attack? Certainly foul play.. Detective Hercule Poirot will put it all in perspective. Act 3 surprises us with
THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD by Peniel E. Joseph PART 2The revolutionary lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. In various ways they represent the political sword and shield of the Civil Rights Movement. This book also acknowledges the stra
The revolutionary lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. In various ways they represent the political sword and shield of the Civil Rights Movement. This book also acknowledges the strategic development of Malcolm & Martin and the allian
THE 7 ½ DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE by Stuart TurtonThis murder mystery dances with the premise of Groundhog Day by purposely changing the character perspective every day. Because the audience is continuously off balance, the thrill is height
SHOOK ONE by Charlamagne Tha God In times of mental health awareness, Charlamagne delivers an intriguing reflection of his struggles with anxiety. Coupled with clinical correlations by Dr. Ish Major and a plethora of hip hop references, this b
Jinger Vuolo, nee Duggar, is discussing her religious path to following the true word of God. In her own words, this memoir is “How I’ve had to figure out what I believe & why I believe it”. Although foreign to most, Bill Gothard’s teachings h
Released in 1997 this Toltec Wisdom Book explains the spirituality of the Naguals through 4 key self agreements. Ruiz imparts his esoteric knowledge that you haven’t encountered in most other self help novels. Adjacent to The Alchemist, ths nov
In an alternate Earth timeline, humans now have 9 chances to come back to life. Of course there has to be some government regulating this process, thrusting the world into a new society based on life scores. Our main character, Julian, is a tee
Ashley Coleman’s pens a young black love story serving healthy conversation on creativity and career paths, music industry navigation, and a hint of a love triangle. Carli is a young writer trying to break into the music industry with a hit. Bu
Released in 2021 this YA Murder Mystery surrounds a few boarding school students & the death of the polarizing 2nd wife of the Dean. Carrie Doyle delivers an Agatha Christie level of thrill for the audience as they slowly draw out the suspect.
This week’s non-fiction piece discusses the defining characteristics and detriments of High Conflict Personalities (HCP). Classified as a self-help book, the intent falls on informing the public on how to deal with an HCP in the least disruptiv
Set in the late 1800’s, this stage play depicts the duplicitous nature of Jack Worthing & Algernon Moncrieff. These two goofy characters have spun a web of lies in order to enjoy life elsewhere. Ironically, these lies led them to realize who ex
Officially ratified in March of 1781, this piece elaborates on The Declaration of Independence released years earlier. This document established the foundation of the United States of America as we know it today. Mostly dictating the behavior o
The fourth novel by urban fiction legend Donald Goines continues the gritty voice of the streets established in previous works. Describing the life of a prominent pimp, Earl the Black Pearl, we get an insider’s view of a prostitution network. T
Caleb Azumah Nelson debuted with a vulnerable poetic piece on trauma & healing. Set in Southeast London, we watch our main character fall in love while treading ‘open waters’ within himself. With consistent background references of black artist
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best released this piece in 2021 detailing her time as the first black woman to hold the position. As the self proclaimed, “Proud black voice [speaking] of the thin blue line” this book highlights the unique s
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