LeVar Burton Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Roots: The Saga of an American Family
Alex HaleyLeVar BurtonAlex Haley, author of ROOTS, would’ve turned 101 today. He’s gone but his legacy will live forever!!! Happy Birthday, Alex! 💜🙏🏾 https://t.co/nPUAxbjY3u
Paperback, 2016
$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mama Don't Allow 25th Anniversary Edition
Thacher HurdLeVar Burton@jesserker @emokidsloveme Mama Don’t Allow, was the book by Thacher Hurd. #bydhttmwfi
Paperback, 2008
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The World We Make
N. K. JemisinLeVar BurtonI’m in conversation with the amazing @nkjemisin about her new novel, The World We Make, on Nov 3 and it’s FREE! Registration link below… #bydhttmwfi @NYPLEvents https://t.co/I7Hw3ynYIC
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Parable of the Sower
Octavia E. ButlerLeVar Burton@hannah_bean18 @MasterClass @GetFable When folks ask me what my favorite book is I usually say, “The one I am currently reading!” In this case Octavia Butler’s, Parable of the Sower.
Paperback, 2019
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mockingbird
Walter TevisLeVar BurtonWe start a new book in the LeVar Burton Book Club today. Mockingbird by, Walter Tevis, the man who wrote, The Hustler, The Color of Money, The Queen’s Gambit and mu favorite, the Man Who Fell to Earth. Join us! https://t.co/OA0AabrASB https://t.co/eLGLioyZ1s
Paperback, 2022
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation
Imani PerryLeVar BurtonFor my book club's next pick, I've chosen "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation" by @imaniperry. Join me at https://t.co/Avm4W5dJEG Let’s read together in the @GetFable app. https://t.co/N8Lf17M6Np
Paperback, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Recitatif: A Story
Toni MorrisonLeVar BurtonTake a deep breath and to spend some time with a good story today. My reading of Toni Morrison's "Recitatif" is available now on my podcast LEVAR BURTON READS, along with 80+ stories by greats like Neil Gaiman and Ray Bradbury. Listen at https://t.co/XxZcDFsdEE.
Hardcover, 2022
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Be a Pirate
Isaac FitzgeraldLeVar BurtonSCHEDULE OF UPCOMING READINGS: Tonight, Friday the 17th, two short shorts by Ken Liu. Monday, the 20th, HOW TO BE A PIRATE by Issac Fitzgerald. Wednesday, the 22nd, SONGS IN THE KEY OF YOU by Sarah Pinsker. JOIN US... @levarburton on @twitter and @PeriscopeCo https://t.co/F4SwSHi0Km
Hardcover, 2020
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Queen's Gambit
Walter TevisLeVar BurtonWe start a new book in the LeVar Burton Book Club today. Mockingbird by, Walter Tevis, the man who wrote, The Hustler, The Color of Money, The Queen’s Gambit and mu favorite, the Man Who Fell to Earth. Join us! https://t.co/OA0AabrASB https://t.co/eLGLioyZ1s
Paperback, 2003
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race
Jesmyn WardLeVar BurtonIn my book club on @getfable (YES, I HAVE A BOOK CLUB!) we’re reading “The Fire This Time”, a collection of essays edited by Jesmyn Ward. To celebrate, I’ve partnered with Fable to host an exclusive conversation. Join us Aug 31, 2021 5PM PT https://t.co/0RMpk4thbg
Paperback, 2017
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book