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Conjure Women

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This “powerful” novel (Publishers Weekly) follows healer May Belle and her daughter, Rue, who serve as midwives and form an unlikely, complex bond with Varina, their enslaver’s daughter. “Afia Atakora brings the Civil War South to life so beautifully… A heartbreaking joy to read” (Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls).

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Forbidden Promises

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First in a series: When she’s asked to help out her brother, India comes face-to-face with Travis, the man she shared a passionate kiss with years before — and the one man she can’t have… “A romance for readers looking for equal parts passion and family drama” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Remembrance

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Perfect for fans of The Underground Railroad, this “standout” (Publishers Weekly) follows three timelines — one in present-day Ohio, one in 1850s New Orleans, and one in 1790s Haiti — to weave an unforgettable story of courage and tragedy over centuries of history.

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Such a Fun Age

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A “compulsively readable” New York Times bestseller (Time) and NPR Best Book of 2020: When Emira Tucker, a young Black woman, is falsely accused of kidnapping the white child she’s babysitting, her employer is determined to right the wrong — and winds up entangling their lives. “Amazing” (Jojo Moyes).

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Living in the Middle

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Set amid the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, this powerful book centers on Jimmy, a New York man with both black and white ancestry. When Jimmy traces his roots back to Oklahoma, he finds love and community as he becomes caught in the lead-up to a historic conflict.