Roxane Gay's Book Recommendations

Roxane Gay is a critically acclaimed American writer, editor, and professor known for her insightful and provocative explorations of race, gender, and identity. She gained widespread recognition with her essay collection "Bad Feminist" (2014), which blends personal anecdotes with cultural critique. Gay's novel "An Untamed State" (2014) and memoir "Hunger" (2017) further showcase her powerful storytelling and unflinching examination of trauma and resilience. In addition to her writing, she has contributed to major publications like The New York Times and served as a visiting professor at prestigious institutions. Gay's work has earned her numerous accolades and a devoted readership, solidifying her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

Books in the Collection

Evicted

Matthew Desmond

The Library Book

Susan Orlean

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

The Nickel Boys (Winner 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)

Colson Whitehead

We Are Never Meeting in Real Life.

Samantha Irby

China Rich Girlfriend

Kevin Kwan

I Am a Magical Teenage Princess

Luke Geddes

Heavy

Kiese Laymon

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