Live Breaking News & Updates on Books On Race Filled Bestseller Lists

That focus on the experiences of black americans. according to a recent article in the new york times, books on race filled bestseller lists last year. now there s a wave of similar works on the way in the coming months. joining me now is the writer of that article, new york times reporter elizabeth harris and professor of african-american studies in georgetown university, marsha chatman. elizabeth, you first. tell me why you think the topic of race is becoming increasingly popular amongst a broad swath of readers. so last summer, when social justice, racial justice, excuse me, protests were seeping across the country after george floyd was murdered, people turned to books and bestseller lists were filled with titles about race. as consumers were rushing to buy these books and booksellers had a lot of trouble keeping them in ....

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