Welcome to the DEI: Perspectives Book Discussion Group!
A community of curious minds and passionate readers, we gather weekly to dive into books that challenge, inspire, and entertain. Whether you're a lifelong bibliophile or just looking for a reason to read more, join us for thought-provoking discussions, author talks, and fun literary events. Bring your voice and your favorite bookmark!
Books We've Read
From contemporary fiction to non-fiction, the DEI: Perspectives Book Discussion Group has explored a wide range of stories that sparked conversation, challenged perspectives, and brought us together. This list is a snapshot of our literary journey—each title a chapter in our ongoing love of reading and discussion. Browse through our past picks to see where we’ve been—and maybe find your next great read!
- Life Of The Mind Interrupted
Katie Rose Guest Pryal
Genre: Memoir / Disability Studies / Academic Nonfiction
Focuses on mental illness and academia, blending personal narrative with social critique. - Better Not Bitter
Yusef Salaam
Genre: Memoir / Social Justice / Inspirational
A powerful account of wrongful incarceration, resilience, and racial justice. - I Never Thought of It That Way
Monica Guzmán
Genre: Nonfiction / Politics / Communication
Explores bridging political and ideological divides through curiosity and conversation. - The Sum of Us
Heather McGhee
Genre: Nonfiction / Economics / Social Justice
Analyzes how racism harms everyone, not just the marginalized, especially in economic terms. - Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920–2020
Elisabeth Griffith
Genre: History / Women's Studies / Political Science
A historical account of women's rights movements in the U.S. over a century. - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
James McBride
Genre: Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction
A novel blending community, mystery, and racial themes in mid-20th-century America. - The 1619 Project
Nikole Hannah-Jones (editor)
Genre: History / Essays / Social Justice
A collection re-examining U.S. history through the lens of slavery and African American contributions. - Stamped
Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction / History / Race Studies
A remix of Kendi’s "Stamped from the Beginning" tailored for younger audiences, covering the history of racist ideas. - How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi
Genre: Nonfiction / Social Justice / Race Studies
Blends memoir and policy analysis to propose an antiracist framework for thinking and action. - Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty
Dorothy Roberts
Genre: Nonfiction/ Feminist Theory/ Legal Studies/ Reproductive justice / Bioethics/ Social and political commentary.
An academic and activist work that combines historical analysis, legal critique, and sociopolitical commentary to explore how Black women's reproductive rights have been systematically violated in the United States.
