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Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernadine Evaristo

The winner of the Book Prize 2019! This book follows the stories of 12 different British women as it’s never been told before. It's noted as 'a novel about who we are now.' Each character has their own chapter and her writing features light humour whilst still tackling overarching themes of racism and gender fluency.

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The Descent of Man’ by Grayson Perry

In his book, Perry examines his view and perspective on masculinity in the 21st century. Perry never claims immunity from toxic masculinity, but explores these themes of male identity with striking emotional vulnerability and honesty. As he says in an interview with Channel 4 News, ‘I have always questioned masculinity… and I am just trying to bring awareness and then maybe say how we could change it.’

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Brit(ish)’ by Afua Hirsch

Brit(ish) is about identity. It’s about belonging. In this eye-opening novel, Hirsch uses personal anecdotes and political history to describe the real experiences which people of colour face in their day-to-day lives, illustrating and addressing key issues eloquently.

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The Namesake’ by Jhumpa Lahiri

This book follows the journey of the Ganguli family, from their wedding in their hometown of Calcutta to their experiences as immigrants in the United States. The story further develops with the birth of the couple’s son, Gogal, and addresses the challenges and issues he faces growing up in modern America. This novel explores cultural identity, whilst creating a sense of warmth and relatability to the protagonist.

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The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Attwood

The winner of the Book Prize 2019! This book follows the stories of 12 different British women as it’s never been told before. It's noted as 'a novel about who we are now.' Each character has their own chapter and her writing features light humour whilst still tackling overarching themes of racism and gender fluency.

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Wonder’ by R. J Palacio

Although tailored to children, this emotional journey is a must-read for all generations. The story focuses on August Pullman, a 10-year-old who was born with a facial difference which prevented him from attending school until when the story begins. It’s an inspiring and uplifting read which highlights the importance of inclusion and community for everyone.

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The Price of Inequality’ by Joseph E. Stiglitz

Nobel Prize Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz critiques neoliberalism ideologies in this compelling book. He highlights some of the major issues surrounding today’s society, including equality of opportunity and the power of the 1%. This eye-opening novel has been praised as the ‘single most comprehensive counter-argument to laissez-faire economics.’

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Sister Outsider’ by Audre Lorde

In this collection of essays, Lorde writes with striking clarity, exploring race, sexuality, poetry, friendship, the erotic and the need for female solidarity. This anthology allows the reader to dip in and out of her revolutionary writings - a must read for both the cautious and the strident feminists among us.

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It’s not about the Burqa’ by Mariam Khan

“When was the last time you heard a Muslim women speak for herself without a filter?” This amazing book sets out to challenge the marginalistion of Muslim women’s voices in the United Kingdom. A compilation of 17 Muslim women candidly sharing their idenity and beliefs, Khan attacks the stereotyping that plagues our society today.

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