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Best 2021 Books To Stir Heated Debate

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NICE WHITE LADIES

by Jessie Daniels

This significant study, both academic and personal, provides a well-lit path “to swerve away from white supremacy.” Full review >

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PEOPLE LOVE DEAD JEWS

by Dara Horn

A riveting, radical, essential revision of the stories we all know—and some we don't. Full review >

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CORRUPTIBLE

by Brian Klaas

Lord Acton would be proud. Essential for interpreting history and world events—both the provinces of tyrants—alike. Full review >

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THE POWER OF WOMEN

by Denis Mukwege

An important, deeply affecting account of the invaluable work of a devoted humanitarian. Full review >

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BECOMING ABOLITIONISTS

by Derecka Purnell

An informed, provocative, astute consideration of salvific alternatives to contemporary policing and imprisonment. Full review >

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