Set in the late 1800’s, this stage play depicts the duplicitous nature of Jack Worthing & Algernon Moncrieff. These two goofy characters have spun a web of lies in order to enjoy life elsewhere. Ironically, these lies led them to realize who exactly who they really are. Accompanied by dramatically grandiose side characters, this play is a most comical narrative of life in the Victorian era.

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Officially ratified in March of 1781, this piece elaborates on The Declaration of Independence released years earlier. This document established the foundation of the United States of America as we know it today. Mostly dictating the behavior of each state in relation to the whole union & general conduct of an American representative. This short read is another historical document that can be easily read & understood by the masses.

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The fourth novel by urban fiction legend Donald Goines continues the gritty voice of the streets established in previous works. Describing the life of a prominent pimp, Earl the Black Pearl, we get an insider’s view of a prostitution network. The nature of pimping mixed with the blunt descriptions of Goines paints an unnerving picture of street life that will certainly not hold to the social standards of 2022.

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Caleb Azumah Nelson debuted with a vulnerable poetic piece on trauma & healing. Set in Southeast London, we watch our main character fall in love while treading ‘open waters’ within himself. With consistent background references of black artists, musicians & writers alike the vibe of this book is a perfect read for the creative searching for a deeper meaning.

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Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best released this piece in 2021 detailing her time as the first black woman to hold the position. As the self proclaimed, “Proud black voice [speaking] of the thin blue line” this book highlights the unique struggles she faced during the 2020 police brutality crisis. Amongst her story, she presents an inside perspective on ‘defund the police’ & used detailed analysis to describe the negative impact this could impose on the community. As a prominent public servant, this book serves as a special channel to connect with the community & explain the complex crisis of policing America.

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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a historical document that officially separated the colonies from Great Britain. Provided is a brief analysis of this ever so important piece, in today’s terms. (Basically the 13 colonies read King George for filth. Enjoy!)

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Hercule Poirot is back at it again! This time on the Nile River, solving the death of a most envied socialite. Love, deceit & money circle our characters’ trip on the Nile; a trip which ends with three deaths. Agatha Christie’s descriptive dialogue & suggestive explanation build a firm tension for the reader. Of the group of entertaining mystery writers today, Christie still remains at the top.

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The second book of the Bridgerton book series displays the courtship and marriage between Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sheifield (Sharma). This regency era appeals to many readers because of the respectful romantic encounters & enticing character backstories. I’ll be honest, I only read this in preparation for the season 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.. But it was a cool romance read.

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Five strangers, a catastrophic snow blizzard and a sketchy desolate rest stop. No Exit is a textbook thriller, delivering twist after twist. The reader finds comfort in rooting for the protagonist, Darby, to solve this mysterious crime & come out of it unscathed. Thus eliciting engaged reading until the very last page.

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Mansa Musa, reportedly the richest man to ever live, resided over the Empire of Mali during the 1300’s. However, history has glided past the expansive developments of this civilization. P. James Oliver has introduced readers to a summary of the legacy Mansa Musa left behind, hopefully striking the world enough to rediscover more of this African Empire. This piece is easily read within an afternoon and appropriate for all levels of curious readers.

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