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best books to read for independence day this year

What are the Best Books for Independence Day?

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

What are the best books to get you into the right head space to celebrate the Fourth of July? Especially in a year when America is more polarized than ever, with fierce debates raging over healthcare, the economy and racial and social justice? Here at Dandelion Chandelier, our editorial team had a lively debate. And agreed that perhaps what all Americans need this July 4th is a breezy, escapist novel. Maybe even a love story. Maybe even a love story starring a woman of color! All the challenges will still be with us on July 5th – for now, let’s unify around the eternal appeal of a great beach read. If you’re in on that, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of summer books to address the pressing issue of what to read this Independence Day 2020.

What are the best books about fathers and daughters?

What are the Best Books about Fathers and Daughters?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

What to read for Father’s Day? At this time of year, our thoughts naturally turn to some of the most poignant and affecting books we’ve read through the years about fathers and daughters. What about fathers and sons, you say? That’s a different matter, and a topic for another post. For now, we’ve scanned our bookshelves and our memories and come up with a list of the best novels that illuminate the impact and legacy of relationships between fathers and daughters.

The best books right now about race in America and Black Lives Matter.

The Best Books Now about Black Lives and Race in America

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Many people right now are looking for ways to build their understanding of the black experience in America. Reading a book or two might not be the best way to do so – but it’s a fine place to start. Here’s our curated list of books about the history and current affairs of race and racism in America, and the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States, and doing the hard work of becoming anti-racist.

the perfect books to read to capture the mood of the month of June

The Perfect Books to Read to Feel the Month of June

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

What are the best books to read in June 2020? We’ve previously shared our top picks of 2019 (many of which are now out in paperback) and our most-anticipated new releases for 2020. We’ve also shared a list of the fantastic new book releases in June 2020.  If you’re in search of still more ideas, here’s our take on the perfect books to read that capture the mood of the month of June. Not just June 2020 – any June.

what to read on Mother's Day: the best novels about mothers and daughters

What are the Best Novels about Mothers and Daughters?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

What to read for Mother’s Day? At this time of year, our thoughts naturally turn to some of the most poignant and affecting books we’ve read through the years about mothers and daughters. What about mothers and sons, you say? That’s a different matter, and a topic for another post. For now, we’ve scanned our bookshelves and our memories and come up with a list of the best novels that illuminate the impact and legacy of relationships between mothers and daughters.