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If you're on the waiting list for the book, "When No One Is Watching," here is a list of some of the best recent stories featuring gentrification at their core.  

There is both power and pain in the process of reconnecting with the land and reclaiming the rights to this rich agricultural knowledge and culture, and Penniman tackles the question of how to do that with this book, and advocates for activists to engage with agricultural and environmental issues we face globally as a Black issue. As Penniman quotes, “Revolution is based on land. Land is the basis of all independence. Land is the basis of freedom, justice and equality.” - Malcolm X. 

You might have to wait to read Emily St. John Mandel’s newest novel, "The Glass Hotel," but there are plenty of books to read in the meantime. If you're looking for atmospheric stories told from multiple perspectives, check out these titles.

I support audiobooks. I think they are Real Reading. But they are often not for me, because my brain has a habit of not paying attention to the cadence of most audiobook readers, causing me to zone out. Consider this my endorsement of occasionally re-trying things you thought weren’t to your taste.

Here is a small selection of titles to read when reflecting on Juneteenth that can be found through our Overdrive and Hoopla digital services.

While selecting LGBTQIA+ titles to celebrate Pride Month, definitely add these great authors and writers to your reading list.