"The Vanishing Half is my most recommended book of 2020. It so beautifully explores themes of family and race. It's every bit the triumph in writing The Mothers was — and then some." - Tyler

"An emotional reminder of what a special, once-in-a-generation writer Yaa Gyasi is." - Tyler

"If I had to describe this book in one word, I'd choose powerful. In many ways, this story is devastating — death always is — but you'll leave feeling the full depth of the human experience as you read too, and there's an incredible amount of power in that, too." -Tyler

"You know what's complicated? Love and sex and power dynamics. Raven Leilani's writing is so strong and unique and Luster — true to name — shines as a standout among my 2020 reads." - Tyler

"Our forthcoming (March 2021) GNI book club pick, Milk Blood Heat unpacks the heaviness of life head on — with intergenerational stories of tragedy, sadness, family, an spirituality all set in the thick heat of the Florida suburbs." - Tyler C.

"Morgan's work takes you on a journey with her physically and emotionally with exquisite poetry and storytelling through a combination of words and art" - Jenny

"This collection has been important in my processessing the past year. I find myself picking the book up, revisiting an essay, and inviting reflection often — and Smith's level, compentplative voice is an excellent companion." -Jenna

"Every essay hits. Very fortunate to be living in a world where we can all read and be impacted by Audre Lorde's gift of poetry and prose. I give this book to so many people in my life because I believe it's that important for everyone to take in." - Mariah

"All of Samantha Irby's works are truly laugh-out-loud must reads. I have given her books as gifts during quarantine because they're that good at making you have a full tummy cackle." - Mariah

"If you haven't ordered the awe-inspiring National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman's book...get on the list!"

"Aspiring plant parents and seasoned green thumbs alike can learn from Hilton Carter, but first you'll be enamored by his stunning home collection." -Megan

"Written by journalist Isabel Wilkerson, Caste is simply required reading. Wilkerson presents race within the framework of a caste system, and in doing so, ensures the reader considers the role hierarchy, exclusion, and purity have always played in American history." - Tyler