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The way we’ve been taught American History is sinister and wrong. This book sheds light on how and why slavery, racism, genocide and colonialism were allowed to take root in the United States. Everyone should read this book.

A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking

4.0

informative medium-paced

The City We Became

N.K. Jemisin

4.25

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A surreal acid trip thru a magical New York. I love anything NKJ writes and this is no exception. Can’t wait to pick up the next book!

The Complete Collected Poems

Maya Angelou

5.0

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Razorblade Tears

S.A. Cosby

4.25

adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity

Brian Hare, Vanessa Woods

4.25

informative medium-paced

A Queer History of the United States

Michael Bronski

5.0

informative inspiring medium-paced

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

Natalie Goldberg

3.75

inspiring slow-paced

Piranesi

Susanna Clarke

4.75

mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs

Johann Hari

5.0

medium-paced

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