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June Book List

Updated: Jun 4, 2020

It is time to vote on our first read. Thank you to those who sent me their suggestions. Although i have not used them all, I have them in our book bank. I have compiled a list of 10 books and tried to give a short synopsis on each book. Please take a few mins to look into each title a little further. Then scroll to the bottom, click the link and vote. x


1. Born A Crime by Trevor

The compelling, inspiring, (often comic) coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed.



2. Becoming by Michelle Obama

Does this even need an introduction? If so, it is the New York Times bestselling memoir by Americas only black First Lady.


3. Addicted by Zane

For all the secret freaks. A book full of sex, relationships and drama.



4. An American marriage by Tayari Jones

Oprah's Book Club Selection 2018. Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined


5. Natives: Race & Class in the ruins of Empire by Akala

At a time when race relations has been pushed to the forefront, this book gives insight into racism from the perspective a black man who grew up in south London.


6. Women who think too much by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema

How to break free of overthinking and reclaim your life



7. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

Who doesn’t want to live a ‘good life’, what are those things that are possibly standing in the way of that? What can we do about it?



8. We should all be feminist by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichieo

If like me you are worried about keeping up with our reading schedule, then you might want to vote for this 64-page book. In fact, it is classed as an essay. Another provoking and informative book by Nigerian author Chimamanda.




9. Queenie by Candice Carty Williams

Queenie is a masterclass in how to write accessible political fiction about race and gender.

Funny, relatable, sad, and hopeful. -- Christie Watson Brilliant, timely, funny, heart-breaking -- Jojo Moyes



10. The silent patient by Alex Michaelides

For the thrill seekers, one of the best-selling thriller novels of the last year.



Please use the link below to vote on the book of your choice by Sunday 7th June.





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