New Books 2026

“Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton” by Martha Ackmann

Martha Ackmann traces Dolly Parton’s journey from a childhood in the Tennessee mountains to country music stardom in “Ain’t Nobody’s…

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“Transcendent: A Memoir” by Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox's memoir "Transcendent" offers an unflinching look at childhood abuse, gender identity, and the long journey toward self-acceptance. While…

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“Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, and Me” by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's memoir, "Something We Said," explores Richard Pryor's legacy while examining race, language, family, and identity.

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“Ghalen: A Romance in Black” by Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley’s “Ghalen: A Romance in Black” follows a gifted young man navigating family responsibility, romance and adulthood in a…

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Book Review: “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood” by Blair Underwood with Ylonda Gault

Blair Underwood’s “A Soldier’s Wife” offers readers an intimate look at the life, wisdom, and reflections of his mother, Marilyn…

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