An unconventional memoir, a study guide and two romances. Plus, more library books!   [3 books face-up: A Good Cry: What We Learn from Tears and Laughter, The Beginner's Guide to Karma, Only for the Week; books arranged atop fabric with a repeating pattern of suns, moons & stars; a small clock set to 2 o' clock covers the lower half of Karma]  A Good Cry: What We Learn from Tears and Laughter by Nikki Giovanni  contemporary literary nonfiction memoir  William Morrow, reissued 2024 (originally 2017)  In poetry and poetic prose, Prof. Giovanni* honors the people, families, communities, and places that nurtured and schooled and educated her. She shares insights from personal and professional lessons learned.  from "The Tassel's Worth the Hassle: An Introduction"  Sometimes people confuse school with education. School is a good idea. Education is the exciting trip...  Her immediate family, friends, neighbors along with mentors and creative counter...

An assortment of very satisfying reads...  [3 books arranged next to each other from left to right: The Queen's Spade, Casanegra, First-Time Caller]  The Queen's Spade by Sarah Raughley  historical literary fiction  Harper, January 2025  Sarah Forbes Bonetta has a vengeance to-do list, and her plan includes making everyone who's on it regret that they ever did her wrong. Her mission is packed with intrigue, danger, double-crosses, unexpected allies, and layered historical context encompassing much more nuance than typical white-washed historical fiction. Start reading this irresistible tale when there's enough time to savor it without being interrupted.  Casanegra (Tennyson Hardwick #1) by Blair Underwood, Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes  contemporary mystery fiction  Atria Books, paperback reprint 2025 - originally 2008  Wrong place, wrong time jeopardizes anti-hero Tennyson Hardwick's freedom and his life. Alienation, grief, family drama, and...