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Jubilee Reader
Jubilee Reader

Check out cur­rent and past issues of The Jubilee Read­er, a read­ing guide con­tain­ing recent books by African Amer­i­can writ­ers, writ­ers from the African dias­po­ra, and on relat­ed topics.
What We're Reading
What We're Reading

Each month, our staff rec­om­mend some of their favorite reads. Read cur­rent and past rec­om­men­da­tions, and find your next favorite book. 
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Your Next Read

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Book Lists

General Fiction
General Fiction
Crime and Mystery
Crime and Mystery
Horror
Horror
Romance
Romance
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Staff Picks
Staff Picks
The Doris K. Wells Collection
The Doris K. Wells Collection

Old­er and unique titles high­light­ing African Amer­i­cans and their expe­ri­ence. Sub­ject areas include the social sci­ences, arts and enter­tain­ment, lit­er­a­ture and more. The col­lec­tion includes slave nar­ra­tives from sev­er­al states. The col­lec­tion is held at the Wes­ley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.

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Book Group Take-Out
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