Anjelica Rufus-Barnes

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Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

Told mostly in chronological order, this breezy and moving memoir portrays a close-knit family that includes a daughter who is also a celebrity. A fine addition to biography collections.
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My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future

Randall’s knowledge and respect for the performers and musicians who came before her permeates this lyrical memoir/music history hybrid. Country music fans will relish reading it.
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There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension

Beautifully written. Fans of Abdurraqib and basketball will enjoy the book.
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Absolution

Listeners will question whether anyone has absolution by the end, making this a promising prospect for book clubs but challenging for those who listen to historical fiction with a contemporary lens.
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Family Meal

With at least two strong narrators and a heartbreaking story, book clubs will gobble this up.
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The Second Chance Year

There is romance here, but it takes a backseat to Sadie’s character development. Still, Laser’s engaging performance and the appealing story make this a pleasurable listen.
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The List

For her keen insights about society on and off the internet, listeners who enjoyed Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid should also enjoy Adegoke’s novel.
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More: A Memoir of Open Marriage

Winter’s conversational tone allows listeners to empathize with her as she stumbles through her marriage’s new dynamic and develops self-care techniques. Give to listeners who are curious about ethical non-monogamy as well as listeners who enjoy candid memoirs.
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The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

Valby gives each dancer space for their stories to naturally flow, writing them as fully realized individuals with their own hopes and dreams. A heartwarming addition to performing arts biographies.
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