Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

An unforgettable epic of survival. Serving as both a prequel and sequel to There There, this multigenerational novel traces the legacy of institutional violence from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre to modern-day Oakland.

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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Is a machine capable of a “soul”? An Artificial Friend named Klara observes the human world with a hope that outshines the cynicism of her owners. This timely dystopian novel explores the ethics of genetic engineering and the rise of AI, forcing readers to ask: in a world of perfect technology, what is the one thing a human has that a robot cannot mimic?

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Horse by Geraldine Brooks

History is hidden in the marrow. Horse connects an enslaved groom in 1850 Kentucky to a Smithsonian scientist in 2019 through the legacy of the greatest racehorse in American history. A powerful reckoning with the unsung Black horsemen who built the racing industry, this novel is a staggering blend of art, science, and the enduring struggle for justice.

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