BNP Books 2019: What We’re Reading

It is that time again: Books 2019! The time of reading lists for the new year. Now we’re not going to say we have the best reading lists out there, but if you’re looking for books across the spectrum of genre, character, and writer’s background, you know we got you. We prefer our books filled with complex characters, with folks included from across identities and ethnicities. We like our non-fiction insightful and challenging. We read poetry, essays, fiction…you name it. We’re here for authors who are under-represented in the mainstream. Here are some of the books we’re hitting pre-order on for 2019. The To Be Read List never gets shorter, but it should always get better.

From Leslie’s List

Resist Fascism Anthology from CrossedGenres Edited by Bart R. Lieb and Kay T. Holt. Published Oct 2018. I missed this one when I first came out, but it is next on my list. The cover is by Geneva Bowers and the TOC is full of new talent. There’s a stack of “resistance themed” anthologies coming out this year, for obvious reasons. I’m definitely looking to grab this one from Crossed Genres, an award-winning publication with a strong history of dedication to publishing authors of color and new voices. As good as Long Hidden is, another one of their anthologies, Resist Fascism is sure to encourage my spirit and keep me entertained.    

The Bird King By G. Willow Wilson. Available March 2019 First I read Alif the Unseen. Then I became a Ms. Marvel fan girl. Now anything from G. W…