Run by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, L. Fury and Nate Powell, Abrams ComicArts, $ 19.99, 160 pages
Run continues the extraordinary storytelling legacy begun in the March trilogy, but what makes this graphic memoir especially compelling is its focus on what happened after the headlines faded. John Lewis, alongside Andrew Aydin, L. Fury, and Nate Powell, explores the difficult truth that victories in the civil rights movement were never clean endings. The artwork carries incredible emotional weight, balancing chaos, exhaustion, hope, and determination in every panel. What stayed with me most was how personal the narrative feels, even while documenting pivotal historical moments. Run doesn’t simply preserve history; it makes it feel immediate, unfinished, and deeply connected to the present.
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Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen, Gallery Books, $ 27.99, 240 pages
Wildly original and surprisingly moving, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen blends satire, music, history, and queer storytelling into something unforgettable. The concept alone is brilliant, but the emotional depth underneath the humor is what truly elevates the novel. Darnell and Harriet’s collaboration crackles with energy, and the dialogue feels sharp, funny, and deeply human throughout. Bob the Drag Queen explores trauma, identity, artistic ownership, and liberation with a voice that feels both contemporary and timeless. The novel moves like a perfectly mixed album: vibrant, emotional, politically charged, and impossible to stop thinking about once the final track ends.
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The Cruelty of Nice Folks by Justin Ellis, Harper, $ 30.00, 432 pages
Rather than settling for easy answers, The Cruelty of Nice Folks by Justin Ellis digs into the uncomfortable contradictions beneath Minneapolis’s progressive image with remarkable precision and honesty. Ellis blends memoir, investigative reporting, and cultural criticism seamlessly, creating a book that feels deeply personal while speaking to national conversations about race and systemic inequality. The writing is thoughtful and unflinching without losing emotional nuance. What makes the book especially effective is its ability to examine how politeness and performative allyship can obscure deeper structural harm. Ellis approaches these questions with clarity and compassion, making this an insightful and necessary read that lingers long after the final chapter.
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Goldenborn by Ama Ofosua Lieb, Scholastic Press, $ 19.99, 416 pages
Ama Ofosua Lieb’s Goldenborn bursts onto the page with vibrant worldbuilding, sharp emotional stakes, and a fascinating blend of mythology and urban fantasy. Akoma is an instantly compelling protagonist, carrying grief, skepticism, and determination in equal measure as she’s pulled into a world of gods and hidden magic. The incorporation of Ghanaian mythology gives the novel a fresh, richly textured atmosphere that makes every revelation feel exciting. Anansi steals every scene he appears in with chaotic charm, but the emotional core of the story remains Akoma’s struggle with legacy and identity. Goldenborn balances mystery, fantasy, and slow-burn romance beautifully, creating an adventurous and heartfelt read.
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