EDMONIA by Brianne Baker recounts the life of Black Neoclassical sculptor Edmonia Lewis – from the Civil War-era Midwest to Boston’s abolitionist circles, to Rome’s expatriate community – in this stunning debut biographical novel. O.S. Apr 28 #LibraryReads noms by May 1 #EWGC bit.ly/3H4IR73

Inspired by the true stories of enslaved people who fought back, BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE by @claycane.bsky.social offers a searing portrayal of resistance from the @nytimes.com bestselling author of The Grift @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social O.S. Jan 27 #LibraryReads noms by Dec 1 #EWGC bit.ly/4mPHWHp

Inspired by the true stories of enslaved people who fought back, BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE by @claycane.bsky.social offers a searing portrayal of resistance from the @nytimes.com bestselling author of The Grift @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social O.S. Jan 27 #LibraryReads noms by Dec 1 #EWGC bit.ly/4mPHWHp

BLOOD SLAVES by @markusredmond.bsky.social reimagines the vampire origin story as the last member of an ancient African vampire tribe & an enslaved man lead a blood-soaked battle for freedom & revenge. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social O.S. Jul 29 #LibraryReads nominations by Jun 1 #EWGC bit.ly/3YgjYdH

BLOOD SLAVES by @markusredmond.bsky.social reimagines the vampire origin story as the last member of an ancient African vampire tribe & an enslaved man lead a blood-soaked battle for freedom & revenge. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social, O.S. 7/29/25 #LibraryReads nominations by 6/1 #EWGC bit.ly/3YgjYdH

THE BLACKBIRDS OF ST. GILES by Lila Cain is a fascinating work of historical fiction. From the horrors of a Jamaican plantation to the squalid streets of 18th century London, we follow a young Black man and his sister as they strive for freedom and dignity. #ewgc @kensington-library.bsky.social

MURDER AT THE WHAM BAM CLUB A small town psychic helps the Black community fight crime & corruption in this thrilling Jazz Age mystery written by real-life psychic medium & jazz pianist Carolyn Marie Wilkins. From @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social, O.S. 7/29/25 bit.ly/3XytyIz #EWGC #Historical #Mystery

SCOUT CAMP by James Renner (on sale 2/25/25 - ISBN: 9780806543321) This deeply personal true crime memoir explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic repercussions of its long-buried secrets. (LibraryReads deadline Jan 1) #EWGC