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Good Night, Irene
Good Night, Irene
by Urrea, Luis Alberto

After D-Day, two Red Cross women, Irene Woodward and Dorothy Dunford join the Allied soldiers streaming into France where they are embroiled in danger, from the Battle of the Bulge to the liberation of Buchenwald.

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Chain Gang All-Stars
Chain Gang All-Stars
by Adjei-Brenyah, Nana Kwame

The star of a popular, but controversial for-profit program in the private prison industry that basically turns prisoners into gladiators contemplates freedom.

Yellowface
Yellowface
by Kuang, R F

After the death of her literary rival in an accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent as her own work, but as evidence threatens her success, she discovers just how far she’ll go.

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The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen
The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen
by Sean Sherman

An introduction to modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territories, with a vision and approach to food that travels well beyond those borders.

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Shutter
Shutter
by Ramona Emerson

A forensic photographer, who sees the ghosts of crime victims who point her toward the clues the other investigators overlook, is caught in the crosshairs of one of Albuquerque’s most dangerous cartels when a furious ghost sets her on a path of vengeance.

White Horse
White Horse
by Erika T. Wurth

An Indigenous woman must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother’s spirit.

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The Woman King
The Woman King
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The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Inspired by true events.

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The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well
The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well
by Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins

Drawing from traditions spanning multiple tribes, the Native American founders of an Indigenous wellness initiative reclaim ancient wisdom for health and wellbeing, developing a holistic approach for modern living.

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Fevered Star
Fevered Star
by Roanhorse, Rebecca

Living avatars, Serapio and Naranpa, fight to stay human in the face of changes that will transform the great city of Tova as tense alliances form and far-away enemies gather.

Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas
Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas
by Raff, Jennifer

In this study of both past and present, an anthropologist tells the story of who the first peoples in America were based on their complete genomes, providing a glimpse into how the tools of genetics reveal details about human history and evolution.