Recs if you like Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays...
Blending Memoirs with Research, Poetry, Culture
Books that are part memoir part another genre: in a way that blends multiple mediums and/or themes in unique and engaging ways. Magical, explosive and memorable narratives expressed with creativity and depth. Books that inspire me to write more.
Florida Anti-Censorship Reads
Florida books D*santis would hate for you to read
Includes books with BIPOC and/or queer authors or main characters from Florida and books related to topics being censored including history, race, migration, LGBTQIA+, climate change, the environment, etc.
List is a work in progress, please feel free to suggest additions! Non-fiction and fiction welcome.
🇬🇹 🇲🇽 Latinx Heritage Month 🇨🇱 🇨🇷
Latine/Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 but we can celebrate all year long by reading one of these titles!
Additional Resources: ~ https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources/hispanic-heritage-month ~ https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2025/hispanic-heritage-month.html
Queer Voices of Color
LGBTQ+ Nonfiction Published in 2025-2026
A list of nonfiction with LGBTQ+ authors and/or themes, published in 2025-2026, once again shamelessly yoinked from that other reading app that shan't be named.
Memoirs
Memoirs open and share the life of extraordinary people with us all. It's a privilege to read and know someone's story. Here are a few amazing, memorable memoirs.
