In February, the 67th Street Library's Bring Your Own Books discussion focused on Black authors from all over the world and from all walks of life. Below is a summary of some of the book suggestions participants shared.

• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
   
• In the fantasy genre, we had The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin and Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Jemisin and James's work both have incredible world building and unique characters full of vulnerability and promise. It is worth noting that Black Leopard, Red Wolf has some explicit content and is quite graphic. Both are immersive. Fans of Game of Thrones may like these titles.
   
• Breathe: A Letter to my Sons by Imani Perry 
   
• Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
   
• I’m Telling the Truth But I’m Lying by Bassey Ikpi
   
• Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. (Here is a really inspiring, and lightly comical, TED Talk by Chimamanda:  The Danger of a Single Story.)
   
• Infants Of The Spring by Wallace Thurman 
   
• The Emperor of Water Clocks: Poems by Yusef Komunyakaa. Two other recommended reads by Kumunyakaa are Dien Cai Dau and Facing It. Dien Cai Dau is about the Vietnam War. Kumunyakaa is a Vietnam War veteran and has a well-written insight in his poetry. Facing It is a beautifully written poem regarding the Vietnam War Memorial. Check out this breakdown of the poem: An analysis of Facing It on the Poetry Foundation's website.
   
• Kafka Was The Rage by Anatole Broyard