Rating: A | ★★★★★
Synopsis (from NetGalley): It's time to diversify your reading list. This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world. Using their keen knowledge and deep love for all things literary, coauthors Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author of Bibliophile) collaborated to create an essential volume filled with treasures for every reader: • Dozens of themed illustrated book stacks—like Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more—all with an emphasis on authors of color and from diverse cultural backgrounds. • A look inside beloved bookstores owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color • Reading recommendations from leading BIPOC literary influencers Diversify your reading list to expand your world and shift your perspective. Kickstart your next literary adventure now! EASY TO GIFT: This portable guide is packed with more than 150 colorful illustrations is a perfect gift for any booklover. The textured paper cover, gold foil, and ribbon marker make this book a special gift or self-purchase. DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore. ENDLESS READING INSPIRATION: Themed book stacks and reading suggestions from luminaries of the literary world provide curated book recommendations. Your to-read list will thank you. Non-Spoiler Review Bibliophile: Diverse Spines is a visually stunning, thoughtful triumph. It not only accomplishes but surmounts its goal of bringing diverse books to the forefront of readers' minds. The book is comprehensive, covering everything from fiction to essays to self-help books; such an extensive array of genres slyly challenges the narrative that people of color or LGBT+ writers can only write one thing. Moreover, the authors make an effort of not only suggesting diverse books but also suggesting resources to find diverse books—book bloggers who advocate for greater inclusivity in literature, marginalized authors's favorite books, and bookstores dedicated to expanding readers' familiarity with diverse literature. This book is not a one-stop shop for diverse books; it spins a web radiating outwards, with connections upon connections upon connections for those truly looking to diversify their library. Bibliophile: Diverse Spines is out October 19, 2021. Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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