21 New Books Your Friends Are Going to Be Talking About This September

DeRay McKesson, one of the leading voices of the Black Lives Matter movement, has written a book every American should read. On the Other Side of Freedom takes a rigorous look at the legacy of racism and hate in America, weaving in McKesson's own life story about his journey toward a life of activism. As the title promises, this is a work that's brimming with hope, but it's clear-eyed about the work that hope demands of us. I wouldn't recommend checking this one out from the library — only because, if you're like me, you'll find yourself underlining passage after passage. — Lindsay Miller, director, News and Culture

Out Sept. 4