Public service announcement - back in stock!!!
By far, the three most asked-for titles over the last couple of weeks. And for good reason. We are delighted to have these three big hitters back in stock. Order yours today before they sell out again!
Take your pick from these, draw some inspiration from our recommendations or order in another title of your choosing…
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala
From the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers – race and class have shaped Akala’s life and outlook. In this unique book he takes his own experiences and widens them out to look at the social, historical and political factors that have left us where we are today.
Covering everything from the police, education and identity to politics, sexual objectification and the far right, Natives speaks directly to British denial and squeamishness when it comes to confronting issues of race and class that are at the heart of the legacy of Britain’s racialised empire.Me And White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World by Layla Saad
Me and White Supremacy shows readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of colour, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.
When Layla Saad began an Instagram challenge called #MeAndWhiteSupremacy, she never predicted it would spread as widely as it did. She encouraged people to own up and share their racist behaviours, big and small. She was looking for truth, and she got it. Thousands of people participated, and over 90,000 people downloaded the book.
The updated and expanded Me and White Supremacy takes the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.
Awareness leads to action, and action leads to change. The numbers show that readers are ready to do this work – let’s give it to them
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo Lodge
'Every voice raised against racism chips away at its power. We can't afford to stay silent. This book is an attempt to speak'
The book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today.
Did you know Reni Eddo Lodge is the first and only black woman to top Britain's non-fiction book bestseller chart? This book is a firm October Books favourite, if you buy this title from us, please read Reni’s recommendations of what you can do next.
Don’t forget, if you have a specific title you’d like us to get in for you, we can always order in it.
