Diversishelf Newsletter #9, 11 Mar 2024
Hello and welcome back to Diversishelf! This week we’re bringing you what is probably a record number of titles for us so far— seems like spring is quite a popular time to release a book!
As usual, make sure to scroll all the way to the end to see this week’s recommendations from our amazing contributors, and thank you for being here, supporting our hard work!
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These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart by Izzy Wasserstein — Out 12 Mar 24
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These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/28 Mar 24 (UK)
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Pride and Joy by Louisa Onome — Out 12 Mar 24
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Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez — Out 12 Mar 24
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Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole — Out 12 Mar 24
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The Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan Lieu — Out 12 Mar 24
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Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari — Out 12 Mar 24
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Jumpnauts by Hao Jingfang — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/14 Mar 24 (UK)
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Green Frog by Gina Chung — Out 12 Mar 24
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Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/Out now (UK)
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Those Beyond The Wall by Micaiah Johnson — Out 12 Mar 24
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The Phoenix Bride by Natasha Siegel — Out 12 Mar 24
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Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/9 May 24 (UK)
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Dominoes by Phoebe McIntosh — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/Out now (UK)
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Infinity Kings by Adam Silvera — Out 12 Mar 24
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Really Cute People by Markus Harwood-Jones — Out 12 Mar 24
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A Hunt of Blood and Iron by Cara Nox — Out 12 Mar 24
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Monster Crush by Erin Ellie Franey — Out 12 Mar 24
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These Bodies Between Us by Sarah Van Name — Out 12 Mar 24
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Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy — Out 12 Mar 24 (US)/4 Apr 24 (UK)
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Number Call by Nagisa Furuya — Out 12 Mar 24
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Falls From Grace by Ruby Landers — Out 14 Mar 24
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Love the World or Get Killed Trying by Alvina Chamberland — Out 15 Mar 24 (US)/1 May 24 (UK)
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Price Slashers by Chisto Healy, Michael R. Collins, Erica Summers — Out 15 Mar 24
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Girl Work by Zefyr Lisowski — Out 15 Mar 24
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A Small Apocalypse by Laura Chow Reeve — Out 15 Mar 24
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The Balance of Fates by Raquel Raelynn — Out 15 Mar 24
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Who’s Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler — Out 19 Mar 24
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This week’s recommendations
Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent
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@elliott.roi.reads’s recommendation: Us, Et Cetera is a thought-provoking sci-fi with achillean romance between two AI servants. You will absolutely fall in love with the characters, especially Eke, a sweet cinnamon roll who is curious about the world and always finding joy in the little things. AI is a hot topic right now and this book provides an interesting look into what an “AI apocalypse” might look like, as well as providing an entertaining adventure story of characters beating impossible odds.
Everyone Knows I am a Haunting by Shivanee Ramlochan
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@libraryoflanelle's recommendation: This truly stunning poetry collection is a speculative yet grounded journey through some heavy themes. Through a masterful blend of pain and tenderness, Shivanee explores visceral tales of anti-colonialism, ancestry, and identity. You’ll find yourself immersed in the rich exploration of Trinidadian folklore and religion. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to have a browser tab open for deeper research as you go. This collection is deeply personal and transformative, leaving you in a contemplative and reflective space after each and every poem.
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