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**Celebrate Black History Month with Essential Reads from Black Voices Collection**

The Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing, MI, is spotlighting notable fiction selections in celebration of Black History Month. These curated book recommendations shine a light on stories written by and about Black voices. Titles currently available include:

- *The Color Purple* by Alice Walker

- *A Rage in Harlem* by Chester Himes

- *Home Bodies* by Terrace Denton-Hurst

- *Nappily Ever After* by Trisha R. Thomas

- *Troubled Waters* by Mary Angela Regier

- *The Light Always Breaks* by Angela Johnson-Brown

Readers can borrow these books through the library, with the convenience of accessing them via the Libby app. The Libby app provides an easy-to-use digital bookshelf for library collections, offering features such as offline reading, mobile compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and seamless transfer of loans, holds, and wish lists. For more details, visit [meet.libbyapp.com](https://meet.libbyapp.com).

**Focus on Kindness: Inspiring Stories Now Available**

The library's “It’s All About Kindness” collection brings together uplifting and thoughtful reads delivering powerful narratives that connect with the heart. Selections include:

- *Finding Audrey* by Sophie Kinsella

- *I Have Lost My Way* by Gayle Forman

- *The Beginning* by K.D. McDanel

- *A Man Called Ove* by Fredrik Backman

- *Non-Random Acts of Kindness* by Lauren Myracle

**Just Added Titles**

The library also announced fresh new additions to its Want List, featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction books. Recently added titles are:

- *Mona Acs Out!* by Mischa Berlinski

- *The Family Inside* by Katie Garner

- *An African History of Africa* by Zeinab Badawi

- *Queen of Clubs* by Ezyy Marhs

- *Retreat* by Krysten Ritter

Library patrons can also access curated lists such as "Popular Magazines," "Too Hot to Hold," "Garden Dreams," and "Michigan Notable Books" directly on Libby or OverDrive. Explore all current lists here: [Browse Library Lists](https://bit.ly/41ffzJX). Celebrate storytelling this Black History Month and discover a world of inspiring books only a click away!

Source: Capital Area District Libraries | Lansing MI

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Lansing

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