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Books We're Looking Forward to in January 2025

January is a notoriously dismal month, but it’s also an exciting time for books, when the new year’s first great releases begin to tumble forth. Below are a few of the titles we’re most looking forward to in the early weeks of 2025.

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“The World Didn’t Give it, but the World Can’t Take It Away”: Talking Black Joy and Black Freedom with Blair LM Kelley
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“Joy is a uniquely interesting Black experience. We talk about joy a lot, we sing about joy.”

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Excavating New Archives of the Enslaved
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Three new books on how Africans shaped the Americas grapple with the politics of archival interpretation in constructing the histories of slavery and empire.

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First Impressions Favorites: 2024’s Best Reader-Reviewed Books

    Reading books is a fulfilling, engaging pastime. Reading what other people have to say about books is just plain fun, and an enticing way to find your latest great read. BookBrowse's First Impressions program brings honest, informative reader reviews to discerning book lovers. By only accepting reviews from members, who receive books months ahead of publication, we ensure that the ratings and opinions given are free from outside influence and reflect the personal perspectives of readers.
In 2024, our First Impressions readers reviewed more than 30 books. From those, we’ve chosen the most well reviewed selections to feature below. We hope you enjoy exploring these titles, plus the hundreds in our archives, and we look forward to bring...
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The Poverty of Homeownership
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On both sides of the color line, to own one’s home remains synonymous with freedom—even as real estate has repeatedly been proven a relentless driver of inequality.

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