BETTY by Tiffany McDaniel
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life.
This section includes any books that include diverse characters and/or are written by a diverse author. “Diverse” means minorities or marginalized groups, including individuals who are Black, Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and so on.
The stories can be focused on these differences or not. For example, a book that is about a Black person’s struggles and pain is just as valid as a book about a Black person that has nothing to do with their struggles or pain as a Black person.
The MC is often non-white, but not necessarily. A white character/author can still be considered diverse if they’re queer or disabled, for example.
A LGBTQ+ Romantic Comedy – Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
McQuiston tackled a lot of serious topics varying from grief and loss to depression and from homophobia to political issues in Red, White & Royal Blue.
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
Water dwelling creatures (aka badass merpeople) that are descendants of African slave women who were thrown overboard on the ocean crossing to America.
Science Fiction Book Review – Red Hail by Jamie Killen
Red Hail is told through two timelines - 1960 and the present day. In 1960, the Red Hail fell in the small town of Galina, and what transpired that summer forever changed the town and its inhabitants, and as we find out the future generations.
Plantains and the 7 Plagues: A Memoir: Half-Dominican, Half-Cuban and Full Life
Plantains and the 7 Plagues is a cross-cultural and trans-generational memoir through the author's childhood in New Jersey.
Once A Girl, Always a Boy: A Transgender Memoir by Jo Ivester
Looking to read a powerful and inspirational transgender memoir? Once a Girl, Always a Boy by Jo Ivester is a fantastic option!
This Book is Not For You: House of Leaves Review
Are you considering reading this book or just looking to make sense of what you just read? Here's a House of Leaves review!