59. When I Hit You by Meena
Kandasamy - this novel details an
abusive marriage but it also details gaining the power to leave and become your
own person
58. Denmark Vesey’s Garden by Ethan
J. Kytle and Blain Roberts - this
excellent book looks at memory in the South in regards to how certain memories
and ideas get past down.
57. Two Brown Dots by Danni Quintos – this collection of poetry details Quintos life and
self. From being a brown Asian girl in Kentucky
to her struggles with motherhood. The
poems are both light and dark.
56. People Like Them by Samira Sedira – Sedira’s novel tackles a real murder case in
France. She examines issues that she
felt the press did not fully address.
55. When the Light of the World was Subdued, Our
Songs Came Through - W. W. Norton and Co’ collection of Native
American is something that everyone should read.
54. Heathen by Nastaha Alterici – this comic book series is the story of The Ring
Cycle, but with lesbians.
53. The Widower’s Notebook by Jonathan
Santlofer – Santlofer’s memory is about dealing with the grief that occurred
after his wife’s sudden death. It isn’t
an easy read but a good one. It
showcases how people respond differently.
52. Fingersmith by Sarah Waters – lesbian mystery/romance novel, set in Victorian
times.
51. Exit West by Moshin Hamid – magic realism meets immigration issues. This short little book packs a punch.
50. The Tea Dragon Series by K.
O’Neill – the author of this series goes by Kay or Katie. In a series of graphic novels that feature
cute little dragons that produce tea leaves, O’Neill examines a range of mental
health issues and trials. The series may
not have the big and flashy battles, but it deals with acceptance - of oneself and others.
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