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1. 1. This Great Hemisphere

   

   In "This Great Hemisphere," Sweetmint, a young woman born invisible and treated as a second-class citizen, embarks on a daring quest to find her older brother. Once presumed dead, he is now accused of a high-profile political assassination. Despite her achievements in education and securing a prestigious apprenticeship, Sweetmint's world unravels with the shocking news of her brother's alleged crime. Determined to uncover the truth, she races against time, navigating a society rife with deception and power struggles, all while evading a relentless law officer and a power-hungry politician. As the hemisphere's crucial election looms, Sweetmint must rely on her courage and intellect to challenge the narratives imposed upon her and discover her own path.

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2. 2. Black Buck

   

   In this satirical and thought-provoking novel, a young Black man from Brooklyn, who works at a Starbucks, unexpectedly lands a job at a cutthroat tech startup in Manhattan. As he navigates the high-stakes world of sales, he grapples with the pressures of assimilation, the allure of success, and the challenges of maintaining his identity. Through a series of humorous and poignant experiences, he becomes a symbol of ambition and resilience, ultimately questioning the cost of the American Dream and the systemic barriers faced by people of color in corporate America.

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