1. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (A story of identical twin sisters and their daughters, who live a very different life from each other.)
2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno – Garcia (This book depicts a rich young girl who has to help rescue a distant relative, which leads to many secrets unfolding.)
3. The City We Became by N.K Jemisin (A book about six individuals who metaphorically represent each part of New York City)
1. The Searcher by Tana French (Speaks of a retired -Chicago cop, who is swindled into taking on a local case of a young boy who has gone missing.)
2. One by One by Ruth Ware (Focuses on eight co-workers getting snowed-in while on a business retreat, some will not make it.)
3. The Cancer Journals by Audrey Lorde (The Biography of Audrey Lorde, her path to feminism and her battle with breast cancer)
1. The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food by Marcus Samuelsson (This cookbook is dedicated to sharing the culinary traditions of Black Americans)
2. The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do by Ayesha Curry (These recipes are handcrafted to create great meals while not having much time to spare.)
3. The Deepest South of All: True Stories from Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant (Short stories about the south and it struggles to break free from the past)