March 2020
Fiction
Trouble is what I do
by Walter Mosley

Detective Leonid McGill is forced to confront the ghost of his felonious past when a nonagenarian Mississippi bluesman is targeted by an infamous assassin. 
It's not all downhill from here : a novel
by Terry McMillan

Confident that her best days are still ahead, a successful businesswoman relies on close friends and her resourcefulness when an unexpected loss turns her world upside down. 
Across the way
by Mary Monroe

Tensions between the bootlegging Hamilton and the respectable Watson families in Depression-era Alabama reach a boiling point that leads to lies, deceit and violence, in the finale of the Neighbors series. 
The fifth season
by N. K Jemisin

A first entry in a new trilogy by the award-winning author of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms finds the sole continent of the earth threatened by murder, betrayal, a super-volcano and overlords who use the planet's power as a weapon.
Nonfiction
Reflections by Rosa Parks : the quiet strength and faith of a woman who changed a nation
by Rosa Parks

The author shares her thoughts about her life, faith, and values.
Me and white supremacy : combat racism, change the world, and become a good ancestor
by Layla F Saad

The host of the “Good Ancestor” podcast presents an updated and expanded edition of the Instagram challenge that launched a cultural movement about taking responsibility for first-person racism to stop unconsciously inflicting pain on others.
We want our bodies back : poems
by Jessica Care Moore

"A powerful full-length collection from Jessica Care Moore, one of the leading spoken word poets of our time."
More than pretty : doing the soul work that uncovers your true beauty
by Erica Campbell

"So many young women struggle with issues of low self-esteem, depression, self-degradation, and other unhealthy habits that manifest on the outside what’s happening on the inside. And the rise of social media and the emphasis on beauty as validation for self-worth have only added fuel to the fire. But Erica Campbell—Grammy-winning gospel star, reality TV star, and nationally-syndicated radio host—believes that we need to redefine beauty. We need to start to see ourselves the way God sees us—beautiful and perfectly made. True beauty, Erica believes, is about embracing who God made you to be."
Notoriously Dapper : How to be a modern gentleman with manners, style and body confidence
by Kelvin Davis

"Being a true modern gentleman and a genuine class act is increasingly rare. It is also more important now than ever before. What worked for the Rat Pack and the Brat Pack won’t work for you and truth be told, it won’t work for anyone because that is old school. Manliness in the modern era is worth learning about and the dividends will pay off for a lifetime. Not only will you bring joy to all those around you, you’ll be happier, too. Once you master this, you’ll live the good life."
The little book of big lies : a journey into inner fitness
by Tina Lifford

An actress, playwright and CEO of a personal development network offers insights and practical advice for nurturing our inner selves and building emotional strength so that old pain can be turned into power and we can thrive. 
Be the bridge : Pursuing God's heart for racial reconciliation
by Latasha Morrison

"With racial tensions as high within the church as outside the church, it is time for Christians to become the leaders in the conversation on racial reconciliation. This power-packed guide helps readers deepen their understanding of historical factors and present realities, equipping them to participate in the ongoing dialogue and to serve as catalysts for righteousness, justice, healing, transformation, and reconciliation."
After the dance : my life with Marvin Gaye
by Jan Gaye

The second wife of the late, legendary R&B star, describes how she met the Motown superstar when she was 17 and began a torrid love affair and marriage that was eventually shattered by drugs, family dysfunction and the burdens of fame. 
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