Kayla Randall
The events of 2020 influenced our literary habits: The pandemic drove many Americans to reading. After the killing of George Floyd, the subsequent reckoning on anti-Black racism sparked a surge of interest in Black authors and a focus on underrepresented writers. NPR Books most recent installment of its annual Book Concierge was bigger than ever, and highlights a diverse group of authors and fits in with NPR s overall goals of both being more representative of its audience and expanding it.
Last year s eighth edition of NPR Books crown jewel annual reading guide featured 383 titles the most books showcased by the Concierge.
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