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by Toni Morrison
(Vintage International)
well read, some wear & use throughout
A multi-layered exploration of memory, jealousy, and the legacy of love in a seaside resort once owned by a charismatic Black entrepreneur.
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by James Baldwin
(Penguin)
Brand New
An aching exploration of love, identity, and shame, Baldwin’s tale of a man torn between desire and societal expectations remains a haunting classic.
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by Toni Morrison
(Triad Grafton)
Good, aged copy, some wear
A sensuous tale of love, class, and culture clash, set on a Caribbean island where identities and loyalties are put to the test.
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by Tara June Winch
(UQP)
VG, Like New
A poetic debut novel of loss and belonging, following a young Aboriginal girl on a journey to reconnect with her roots and culture.
by Marlon James
(Riverhead Books)
Like Brand New
An epic, multi-voiced tale tracing Jamaican history, politics, and violence, centered around the attempted assassination of Bob Marley.
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by James Baldwin
(Penguin)
Brand New
This electrifying collection of essays confronts racial injustice, religion, and the future of America, calling for unity and compassion in times of division.
by Chinua Achebe
(Penguin)
VG, Like New
A concise, poignant collection of essays reflecting on African identity, colonial history, and cultural legacy from the celebrated author of Things Fall Apart.
by James Baldwin
(Penguin)
Brand New
A powerful semi-autobiographical novel tracing faith, family, and coming-of-age in Harlem, Baldwin captures the struggles and triumphs of Black identity.
$15add to cart
by Jackie Wang
(Semiotext(e))
VVG, Like Brand New
An incisive critique of the prison-industrial complex, Wang examines race, economics, and the commodification of punishment in contemporary society.
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by Oyinkan Braithwaite
(Atlantic Books)
VG, Like New
A darkly comedic thriller about family loyalty, secrets, and a young woman cleaning up after her murderous sister.
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by Arundhati Roy
(Harper Collins)
VG, Like New
This Booker Prize-winning novel tells a haunting, intricate story of forbidden love, family, and tragedy in post-colonial India.
by Black In 35
(BI35)
VVG, Like Brand New
Publication celebrating arts and culture across the Black African diaspora featuring work from Adella Muorwel, Ansam Farag, Ayeesha Ash, Brian Omolo, Corry Harper, Fatma Hussein, Joe Miranda, Moreblessing Maturure, Mulalo Molaudzi, Richmond Kobla, Ruth Nyaruot Ruach, Naomi Sepiso Munalula & Zack Ahmed. Designed by Beaziyt Worcou & co-edited by Mary Bekele & Zak Axmed.
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by Toni Morrison
(Vintage International)
Good, Aged Copy, Some Wear
An epic story tracing the intersecting lives of women in an all-Black town, questioning community, history, and the price of utopia.
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by Reni Eddo-Lodge
(Bloomsbury Circus)
Brand New
A compelling exploration of systemic racism, this book sheds light on history, privilege, and the structures that perpetuate inequality, offering an urgent call for change.
$15add to cart
by Kamila Shamsie
(Bloomsbury)
VG, Like New
A modern reimagining of Antigone, this powerful novel explores love, sacrifice, and the entanglement of family loyalties in a politically charged world.
$10add to cart
by Jack Davis
(Currency Press)
VVG, Like Brand New
A searing play exposing the injustices faced by Aboriginal people in 1920s Western Australia, blending resistance, survival, and cultural pride.
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by Ralph Ellison
(Penguin)
VG, Like New
A collection of poignant stories that delve into race, identity, and human connection, revealing the struggles and resilience of Black life in America.
by Jane Harrison
(Currency Press)
VVG, Like Brand New
A moving play exploring the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, capturing the resilience and pain of Australia’s Stolen Generations.
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by Ntozake Shange
(St. Martin’s Press)
Good, Well-Read, Some Wear
Set in 1950s St. Louis, this coming-of-age story follows a spirited Black girl navigating family, freedom, and identity in a segregated America.
by Jacqueline Crooks
(Jonathan Cape)
VG, Like New
This electrifying debut novel dives into dub reggae culture, love, and resilience, set against a backdrop of 1970s London.
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by Brit Bennett
(Riverhead Books)
VG, Like New
A lush, heart-wrenching story about friendship, secrets, and the choices that shape us, set in a tight-knit California community.
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by Janet Mock
(Atria Books)
VG, missing dust cover
Mock’s second memoir shares her journey of self-discovery, love, and ambition as a young trans woman navigating her 20s.
$12add to cart
by Melissa Lucashenko
(UQP)
VG, Like New
This darkly funny and deeply moving novel follows a woman returning to her ancestral home, grappling with family secrets and reclaiming her identity.
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by Nnedi Okorafor
(Hodder & Stoughton)
VG, Like New
A thrilling, genre-bending tale of first contact and transformation, set in Lagos, where alien arrival sparks chaos and possibility.
$13add to cart
by Irenosen Okojie
(Dialogue Books)
VG, Like New
A dazzling collection of surreal, experimental stories blending the magical with the mundane, pushing the boundaries of contemporary fiction.
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by Roxane Gay
(ADP)
VG, Like New, some wear
A stunning debut collection of short stories exploring Haitian identity, diaspora, and resilience through bold, evocative prose.
$10add to cart
by Rivers Solomon
(Akashic Books)
VG, Like New
This sci-fi masterpiece follows Aster, a determined outsider, as she navigates a brutal spaceship caste system and uncovers explosive truths.
$13
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by Toni Morrison
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VG, Like New
A lyrical tale of friendship, betrayal, and identity in a tight-knit Black community, Morrison explores the complexities of love and selfhood.