This Week's Topic: Books that Celebrate Diversity
Why: I admit, the plot wanders on this one. But the topics it talks about are on point and make you think.
Why: One of my favorite LGBT reads out there. It has won awards for a reason.
Why: Like Americanah, the plot on this one wanders and its slang is a wee bit outdated. But the things it talks about are important and still very relevant.
by Alaya Dawn Johnson
Why: Such an interesting dystopian. Johnson's books are all good about celebrating diversity too. Check out her other book, The Summer Prince.
Why: I love the Peter Grant series. It's one of the more mainstream titles on this list with a snarky black male lead who solves paranormal/magical mysteries in London.
Why: Anytime someone tries to tell you diversity in fantasy just can't be done because it'd be too obvious or distracting or some other stupid reason. Laugh at them, then put this book in their hands.
Why: Another series that proves you can have diversity in mainstream fantasy is this fabulous series. I will warn, most of the diversity comes later in the series which has not only many fabulous PoC characters, but LGBT characters as well.
Why: Another favorite LGBT title of mine.
Why: Full disclosure, I haven't read this one yet. But a lot of people say it's wonderful and it shows up on lists a lot.
Why: Another one I haven't gotten too yet, but that I've heard very good things about. It's been making the rounds this year a lot.
What sort of time period is Aristotle and Dante set in? I've seen it around a lot and the title intrigues me but I haven't read anything about it..
ReplyDeleteFab list :)
Check out my Top Ten here!
Laura @ What's Hot?
It's a contemporary novel, so it's set in present day.
DeleteI havent read the circle of magic books, but my best friend LOVES that series and author.
ReplyDeleteMy ttt
http://hauntedgravebooks.blogspot.com/2015/07/top-ten-books-that-celebrate.html
I have had "Rivers of London" on my TBR pile for quite a while and keep thinking that i get to it, but after reading what you say about it i really should pick it up, because it sounds fantastic. I do love a good snarky character in a book series.
ReplyDeleteGreat list and variety in your picks.