Black Dog of Fate by Peter Balakian - Spring 2025
- Peter Balakian websiteIncludes overview of Peter Balakian's published work, awards, and upcoming events.
- The Previous Holocaust by Lore Dickstein, 1997Book review of Black Dog of Fate published in the New York Times in 1997.
Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir (EBOOK) by ISBN: 0465010199Publication Date: 20092009 edition ebook available through USC Libraries. The ebook includes a Reader's Guide to the Tenth-Anniversary Edition. One print copy of the 2009 edition and two copies of the 1997 edition available for checkout at Doheny Memorial Library.
Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir by ISBN: 9780465007042Publication Date: 1997Two print copies of the 1997 edition and one copy of the 2009 edition available for checkout at Doheny Memorial library. This is in addition to the ebook linked above.
Afterlife by Julia Alvarez - Fall 2024
- Julia Alvarez websiteLearn about Julia Alvarez and her writing, including the novel Afterlife.
Afterlife by ISBN: 9781643750507Publication Date: 2020Ebook available through USC Libraries. Unlimited online access.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride - Summer 2024
- James McBride websiteLearn about James McBride and his novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
- NPR Review: James McBride's 'Heaven & Earth' is an all-American mix of prejudice and hopeThe site allows you to listen or read the review.
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by ISBN: 9780593422960Publication Date: 2023Ebook available through USC Libraries. Five (5) people can access at the same time.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong - Spring 2024
- Ocean Vuong websiteLearn about Ocean Vuong and his novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous. Click the Resources page for a list of reviews and radio and TV appearances.
- Discussion Guide for On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousReading guide and discussion questions for On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong .
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by ISBN: 0525562036Publication Date: 2019Ebook available through USC Libraries. Six (6) people can access at the same time.
Black Man in a White Coat by Damon Tweedy - Fall 2023
- Damon Tweedy websiteLearn about Damon Tweedy and his book, Black Man in a White Coat. Click the Media page for a list of reviews and radio and TV appearances.
- Discussion Guide for Black Man in a White CoatReading guide and discussion questions for Black Man in a White Coat by Damon Tweedy.
Black Man in a White Coat by ISBN: 9781250044631Publication Date: 2015-09-08Available in print only at the Wilson Dental Library.
Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa - Summer 2023
- Ava Homa websiteLearn about Ava Homa and her novel, Daughters of Smoke and Fire. Scroll down the homepage to view video appearances.
- Readers Discussion Guide for Daughters of Smoke and FireReading guide and discussion questions for Daughters of Smoke and Fire by Ava Homa.
Daughters of Smoke and Fire by ISBN: 9781683358947Publication Date: 2020Ebook available through USC Libraries. Unlimited online access.
There There by Tommy Orange - Spring 2023
- There There Reading GuideReading guide and discussion questions for There There by Tommy Orange.
- Native American Author Tommy Orange Feels A 'Burden To Set The Record Straight'NPR interview with Tommy Orange. Available in audio and text.
- Chapter 8: "From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces" in The Art of Effective FacilitationRead Chapter 8: "Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces: A New Way to Frame Dialogue Around Diversity and Social Justice" before the first meeting.
There There by ISBN: 9780525520382Publication Date: 2018Ebook available through USC Libraries. Six (6) people can access at the same time.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett - Fall 2022
- Brit Bennett websiteFind out more about Brit Bennett and her novel, The Vanishing Half.
- The Vanishing Half Book Club Kit with Discussion QuestionsWe'll use these questions to start our book club discussions
The Vanishing Half by ISBN: 9780525536970Publication Date: 2020-06-02Ebook available through USC Libraries. Five (5) people can access at the same time.
- The Importance of Narrative – Brit Bennett in Discussion on The Vanishing Half"The Importance of Narrative – Brit Bennett in Discussion on The Vanishing Half" is a recorded interview with Brit Bennett and the USC Libraries available in the 2021 USC DEI Week Session Repository. You must log in with a @usc.edu account to view.