“Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors” by Joe McClean is a crime novel set in the 1930s, featuring a family of powerful men in Detroit and their children’s struggles, but may be confusing due to its many characters and plot threads.
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Books for Adults for Mother’s Day by various authors
Whether it’s a book about how other mothers do it, a memoir about overcoming prison walls, a book about losing pregnancies and finding hope, or a book about the wisdom of mothers of celebrities, there’s a book on this list that’s perfect for any mother.
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“Nothin’ Comes Easy: The Life of Rodney Dangerfield” by Michael Seth Starr
“Nothin’ Comes Easy” by Michael Seth Starr tells the story of Rodney Dangerfield’s life, from his early days as a vaudeville star to his career as a comedian, and his struggles with fame and addiction.
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“Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy” by Bridgett M. Davis
“Love, Rita” by Bridgett M. Davis is a memoir that explores the relationship between two sisters, one of whom has lupus, and their experiences growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
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“Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for His Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run” by Steve Williams and Evin Priest
Steve Williams and Evin Priest’s book, “Together We Roared”, offers a candid look at Williams’ 12-year caddying career with Tiger Woods, providing insight into the intricacies of golf and the dynamics of their partnership.
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Discover the Beauty of Poetry: A Collection of Inspiring Books
“Penguin Poets” has released two new poetry books, “The Space Between Men” by Mia S. Willis and “Is This My Final Form?” by Amy Gerstler, both of which explore culture, Black history, and what it’s like to be Black, Southern, and queer.
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“The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir” by Martha S. Jones
Judith Giesberg’s “Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families” explores the devastating practice of slave-owners separating families, while Martha S. Jones’ “The Trouble of Color” delves into the journey of untangling her own family’s history and identity.
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Women’s History Month Books for Kids by various authors c.2024, 2025 $17.99 – $20
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to read books like “The ABCs of Women’s History”, “Make Your Mark”, “Valiant Vel”, and “The Six” with your kids, to learn about inspiring women throughout history.
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Books about Integration, Schools & HBCUs
“Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement” by Elaine Weiss, “Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children” by Noliwe Rooks, “With Faith in God and Heart and Mind: A History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity” by Maurice J. Hobson, Eddie R. Cole, Jim C. Harper II, and Derrick P. Alridge, and “Who Needs College Anymore?” by Kathleen Delaski are books that explore the education of the Black community, from Citizenship Schools to HBCUs to the challenges of integration.
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“Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette” by Jennifer Jones
In “Becoming Spectacular,” Jennifer Jones recounts her journey from a childhood passion for dance to becoming a Rockette, with a focus on her perseverance and resilience.
