Velshi on MSNBC Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Velshi on MSNBC

The struggle within the #LGBTQ+ community “has turned from an internal to an external one” says author David Levithan (@loversdiction). Luckily, this generation has #books like #TwoBoysKissing to get them through. #VelshiBannedBookClub https://t.co/LEpEakvCeR

Velshi on MSNBC

“We should be able to find belonging in this country, & happiness & success without having to give up so many parts of ourselves.” Author @julissaarce dropping wisdom as she discusses her memoir “You Sound Like a White Girl” on the #velshibannedbookclub. https://t.co/3HegndGJAQ

Velshi on MSNBC

We’ve got your #summerreadinglist right here! The next three (!) #VelshiBannedBookClub books are: “Boy Erased” by @gayrodcon,“Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, and “Brown Girl Dreaming” by @JackieWoodson. Pick up your copies where books are sold and stay tuned for more info!

Velshi on MSNBC

It’s been worth the wait! #VelshiBannedBookClub is back with a poignant conversation with #BoyErased author Garrard Conley (@gayrodcon). We went far beyond the pages of his memoir and covered religion, family, and identity. #Velshi http://ow.ly/fyeS50JNscS

Velshi on MSNBC

What happens when you put your heart and soul into a journalism project? You may just win a #Pulitzer. @Maria_Hinojosa has been honored for her amazing new podcast #Suave and is changing #journalism along the way. #Velshi http://ow.ly/6pFm50J8n3x

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Velshi on MSNBC

No one would call it married bliss – more “like living in the same house and both love the kids,” when it comes to the U.S.-China vibes. @ianbremmer’s new book #ThePowerofCrisis lays out how the global community can tackle its biggest threats. #Velshi http://ow.ly/4PZ250JeMHr

Velshi on MSNBC

We've got a bit of (fun) homework for our #VelshiBannedBookClub members: Grab a copy of "They Called Us Enemy" by the legendary actor, activist & author George Takei. After you finish, send us your thoughts, reactions & questions for George to mystory@velshi.com. #velshi

Velshi on MSNBC

We’ve got your #summerreadinglist right here! The next three (!) #VelshiBannedBookClub books are: “Boy Erased” by @gayrodcon,“Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, and “Brown Girl Dreaming” by @JackieWoodson. Pick up your copies where books are sold and stay tuned for more info!

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Velshi on MSNBC

For this week’s #VelshiBannedBookClub, we’ll discuss one of America’s most fiercely celebrated and frequently banned authors: Toni Morrison. We’ll be taking a dive into “The Bluest Eye,” and “Beloved.” Send in your memories, comments, & questions to mystory@velshi.com https://t.co/HEH2lQ4FTB

Velshi on MSNBC

BANNED BOOK ALERT: The legendary Canadian author @MargaretAtwood, whose oft-banned 1985 book, “The Handmaid’s Tale”, foreshadowed the erosion of women’s rights, joins #VelshiBannedBookClub this Sunday. https://t.co/YpFRc7tpxh