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11 Early 2020 Books We Love

FICTION

RUN ME TO EARTH

by Paul Yoon

Another masterpiece in miniature about the unpredictable directions a life can take. Full review >

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FICTION

BLACK SUNDAY

by Tola Rotimi Abraham

Twin sisters cut adrift in a perilous, duplicitous world learn that “only the wise survive.” A formidable debut. Full review >

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FICTION

STATEWAY'S GARDEN

by Jasmon Drain

Drain writes with fierce warmth about characters coping with crushing racism and poverty in this impressive debut. Full review >

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BUSINESS

THE PASSION ECONOMY

by Adam Davidson

Fine inspiration for entrepreneurs that should be required reading in any business school curriculum. Full review >

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HISTORY

A BLACK WOMEN'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

by Daina Ramey Berry & Kali Nicole Gross

A vital book for any library or classroom—and for foot soldiers in the fight for racial justice. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SOMETHING THAT MAY SHOCK AND DISCREDIT YOU

by Daniel Mallory Ortberg

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, often both at once. Everyone should read this extraordinary book. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FLOWERS IN THE GUTTER

by Kristina R. Gaddy

An eye-opening account of tenacity that brings the efforts of young anti-Nazi activists vividly to life. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

OVERGROUND RAILROAD

by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by James E. Ransome

A beautiful portrayal of a historic and arduous family journey northward Full review >

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