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Best Sellers for the Shop
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers.
This is a very large book, but that has not deterred people from making it a best seller! A remarkable debut novel from Honoree Fanonne Jeffers.
The New York Times header proclaimed: “Triumphant Debut Novel on Black History and coming of age in the South," and reviewer Shadra Strickland added: ” …a young Black woman has to figure how to craft a life that is joyful and whole against the backdrop of the American South, where the land is a minefield of treasures and tragedy." (The New York Times, 24/8/2021)
According to our customers who have read it, this a wonderful and fascinating read.
Vanderbilt : the Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe.
You may recognise the Cooper name as the high flying, handsome reporter from American news show 60 Minutes. His mother was Gloria Vanderbelt, so he had a real insight into the workings of this famous family. He teams with The New York Times' bestselling historian and novelist, Katherine Howe to chronicle the rise and fall of a legendary American family.
Our spotlight on a young adult title this month is: Here's To Us, the long-awaited sequel to Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera's What If It's Us.
The story picks up two years after the end of What If It's Us, and we follow Ben, Arthur and their friends as they grow, tackle some hard decisions and finally work out what really matters to them.
An inspiring story for keen young readers, anyone who enjoyed What if it's Us is sure to love this sweet and funny sequel.
Our children's fiction pick of the month is: The Ship of Cloud and Stars by Amy Raphael.
Come on a high-seas adventure when Nico Cloud accidentally sets sail on the ship of a famous scientist. This is an epic adventure of legends, science and following your dreams. Perfect for readers 9+.
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