As we reach the dog days of summer—a summer of challenge and change—you may be reading more. Some of the 31 books I’ve included may have slipped under your radar. You’re sure to find something of interest, so which will you read?
Tag: Reads for the Rest of Us
June 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
As I write this, much of the country is burning. As a queer white person who works hard to be an anti-racist accomplice, I sometimes find it challenging to know what to do to best support Black people and to collect and educate white people. But one thing I feel strongly about is this column. The whole goal of these lists is to help boost the signal of books by writers from underrepresented backgrounds.
May 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
Each month, I provide Ms. readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically underrepresented groups. This month, I’ve included 32 titles on the list. Which ones strike your fancy?
April 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
So, here we are in the midst of a pandemic: What better way to spend time social distancing than reading? I’ve got you covered on that front! Which will you read?
March 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
Each month, I provide Ms. readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically underrepresented groups. I hope some of these outstanding new books will help you get through your winter doldrums!
February 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
This month’s list includes 32 books that represent a wide variety of styles, topics and tastes. Which will you read?
January 2020 Reads for the Rest of Us
From gender identity to travel to the evolution of the soul, these 30 books are bound to get your 2020 journey off to an auspicious start.
Reads for the Rest of Us: Feminist Books Coming Out in 2020
While it had its ups and downs, 2019 was a great year for books written by women, trans and gender nonconforming writers and other historically marginalized writers. This year is shaping up to be even better—as evidenced by the 86 books in this very 2020 preview!
Reads for the Rest of Us: The Hidden Gems of 2019
I receive a lot of new and forthcoming books each month to be considered for review or inclusion on these lists, but it is damn near impossible for me to know about every book publishing every month—although I do try!—and I am bound to miss some. To make up for it, I’m going to share some of those with you now!
December 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us
This month’s list includes amazing reads to curl up with on a snowy night or to gift to friends and family for the holidays.