Lisa Bloom

The gripping story of two hundred freed Mississippi slaves who sailed to Liberia to build a new colony—where the colonistsÂ' repression of the native tribes would beget a tragic cycle of violence When a wealthy Mississippi cotton planter named Isaac Ross died in 1836, his will decreed that his plantation, Prospect Hill, should be liquidated and th...

"Finding Me" is an inspiring memoir by Viola Davis, narrated by the author herself. Delve into the journey of a little girl who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. With unflinching honesty, Viola takes you from a crumbling apartment in Rhode Island to the bright lights of New York City and beyond. Uncovering the power of radical honesty, she shows how finding one's purpose and voice can transform even the darkest of pasts into a bright and beautiful future. This story is a love letter to self, and a reminder that true self-love can only be born from the courage to shed facades and be unapologetically you.

Follow the creative journey of two childhood friends turned video game design partners as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, fortune and heartbreak. From their first blockbuster hit to thirty years of success and betrayal, this novel explores the complexities of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of play. Ultimately, it's a love story unlike any other, filled with heartfelt twists and turns that will leave you captivated until the very end.

This uplifting book offers inspirational life lessons from famous vegan superstar and actress, Tabitha Brown. With her relatable personality and approachable take on plant-based living, Tabitha shares stories from her own life, career, faith, and family. Rooted in kindness, love, and her Southern upbringing, her lessons are structured around her catchphrases and include easy vegan recipes. Feeding the Soul is the perfect book to turn to when you want to feel seen, loved, and heard, and to share with family and friends.

This must-read #1 New York Times bestseller delves into the potential horrors of global warming beyond just rising sea levels. The Uninhabitable Earth offers a powerful travelogue of the near future and a thought-provoking meditation on how it will impact our lives. Get ready for a transformation in global politics, the role of technology in the modern world, the sustainability of capitalism, and the trajectory of human progress. With a new afterword, this is also an impassioned call to action for our generation to avoid a catastrophic fate.

This historical reportage delves into one of the most iconic and catastrophic chapters in American history. The dust storms that ravaged the High Plains during the Depression era were like nothing ever seen before, and Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed debut account spares no detail in chronicling the rise and fall of the region, following a dozen families through the worst of it all. With stunningly evocative writing and heartfelt stories about heroism and perseverance in the face of disaster, this cautionary tale serves as a must-read for anyone interested in the dangers of disrupting nature.

"Beautiful Things" is a poignant memoir by Hunter Biden, exploring the themes of addiction, loss, and perseverance. From a tragic car accident that claimed his mother and sister, to the devastating loss of his brother, Beau, Hunter details his struggles with addiction and the long road to sobriety. However, the book ultimately delivers a message of hope and redemption, as he recounts his journey to appreciation of life's beautiful moments.

Explore the hidden caste system that has shaped America through this immersive and deeply researched narrative by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns. In Caste, Isabel Wilkerson examines the power hierarchy that defines our lives today, beyond race, class, or other factors. Through real stories about people like Martin Luther King Jr. and baseball's Satchel Paige, she uncovers the eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations. Wilkerson also links the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, showcasing how the cruel logic of caste requires a bottom rung to measure against. This eye-opening read offers hope in moving beyond these artificial and destructive separations in pursuit of our common humanity.

This remarkable book delves into the little-known history of the mass migration of black citizens in search of a better life, who fled the South for northern and western cities from 1915 to 1970. Through the stories of three unforgettable individuals, author Isabel Wilkerson brings this epic journey to life, painting a vivid picture of how it changed America forever. With stunning historical detail and access to new data and official records, The Warmth of Other Suns is a definitive account of a crucial period in American history.