A short list of mostly non-fiction books on my shelf. Tapping on the covers will link you to thriftbooks.com or wherever they’re available to buy physical. Will be updated regularly.
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Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans Revolutionary
By Toshio Meronek & Miss Major
An eye-opening and personal perspective from a living black trans revolutionary and veteran of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. A reminder that “you never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights” – Marsha P Johnson
originally published 2023
159 pages
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It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism: Why It’s Time to Break Up and How to Move On
By Malaika Jabali
Explanations are cut and dry and it even includes fun interactive pictures and activities. Almost like an economics book for dummies. (it is me, i am dummies)
originally published 2023
214 pages
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All About Love: New Visions
By bell hooks
If there’s a single book on this list I would recommend you read most, it’s this one. Covers all sorts of human-world relationships and the many ongoing social/political issues that have shaped them.
originally published 2000
237 pages
4 Of 6
Assata: An Autobiography
By Assata Shakur
Step-Aunt of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. Extremely candid. Highlights the controversial political life of an important civil rights revolutionary. Clear and easy to understand.
originally published 1987
287 pages
5 OF 6
Close the App, Make the Ting: Transformative Prompts for the Modern Artist
By Elijah
A collection of good, actionable advice from a UK writer and label manager. Forces you to ask important questions. Also exists on his social media if you can’t get a copy.
originally published 2025
142 pages
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An Indigenous Peoples’ History Of The United States
By Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Hits many important moments in the creation of the U.S. while tackling it’s revisionist history.
originally published 2016
296 pages