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Bloodchild and Other Stories
Octavia E. Butler
A perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes "Bloodchild,"...
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No Name in the Street
James Baldwin
From one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century—an extraordinary history of the turbulent sixties and early...
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Spin a Black Yarn
Josh Malerman
Five harrowing novellas of horror and speculative fiction from the singular mind of the New York Times bestselling author of...
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The Enchanted Forhaxa Tarot
MJ Cullinane
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Kindred
Octavia Butler
“As you turn the pages of this novel and get lost in Dana’s story, allow yourself to relive the horrors...
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If Beale Street Could Talk
James Baldwin
From one of the most important writers of the twentieth century comes a stunning love story about a young Black...
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First Person Singular
Haruki Murakami
NATIONAL BEST SELLER • A mind-bending new collection of short stories from the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author. • “Some novelists...
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Go Tell It on the Mountain (Deluxe Edition)
James Baldwin
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Who We're Reading When We're Reading Murakami
David Karashima
How did a loner destined for a niche domestic audience become one of the most famous writers alive? A "fascinating"...
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