an effort to learn about the world
learning is endless, and far too many people are being oppressed and subjected to violence in this world. just a list of books that shed more light on various marginalized folk from all over the world :) any recs are welcome!






Barack Obama's favorite books
All of his picks since 2008, both summer reading lists and yearly round-ups.






books your pretentious friend has heard of






Abolish ICE & Borders
nonfiction books to radicalize you about ICE & borders
*Note: I also have a list for abolishing prisons you should check out โค๏ธ






non-fiction books about american politics๐ฆ ๐ฆ
books to read on 4th of july and beyond. politics/history/social issues, let me know if you have any suggestions!






Abolish Ice
Everything you need to know about the current moment: the argument for open borders - stories from undocumented Americans - immigrant life in the US - the political, environmental, and social conditions that cause people to immigrate - fiction about immigrants, immigration, forced assimilation etc.






Immigrant Experience






knowledge is power
non-fiction books for smart leftist babes






For Nonfiction Newbies
These are nonfiction recs that may be good for people just wanting to dip their toes into nonfiction. A lot of this focuses on shorter or graphic nonfiction, but also ones with interesting writing or really accessible explanations. Depending on what you read, some of these may be better for you than others. So, take a look and you should be able to find something good!






Educating yourself because ignorance kills
"I want to live in a World where people who learn about harm to others care more about ending it than proving they aren't causing it." - feminist next door






Pop Culture NonFiction
NonFiction books for those who are interested in what's happening in the world now (or at least, in the last decade) while also being super easy to read for those who don't usually jive with nonfiction.






How will we get through this?
Books from survivors and experts about the US, activism, and authoritarianism in every stage. We learn from history and we get through this together.






Melt ๐ง๐ง๐ง Books
Riveting, serious, sometimes playful books about the immigrant experience in America that do not delude, sanitize, pander, or play into stereotypes.






Becoming Informed
Books I want to read to become informed instead of amusing myself to death out of fear ๐๐ป






People Power & Calls to Action โ๐ป
Must reads for our current timesโฆ






Tomes & Textiles April readathon !
TBR






Mexico Vibes/vibras mexicanas wey
This list is like a Lacroix- someone yelled Mexico in the other room while it was canned. Author is Mexican, Book is set in Mexico, maybe Mexico is mentioned often or tangential to the plot, Characters are of Mexican descent, depicts Chicana/Mexican-American experience, Mexico in the title, Author flew over Mexico while writing the book/j etc. As long as the reason it's on here makes sense to me :) but hopefully will be obvious to everyone; adult books only- will put Spanish versions if they are already entered on pagebound





