Books That Break the Surface

Justin Ellis unpacks how Minneapolis’ systemic failures—housing, schools, policing—led to George Floyd’s murder and ignited a national reckoning, while Marlon James plunges us into 1988 Jamaica, where seven gay men survive a violent mob attack and wrestle with trauma and erasure. Jess Lourey delivers two gripping thrillers this year, brimming with secrets and suspense, perfect for a tense getaway. B Batchelor’s haunting poetry collection, written from inside prison, uses 60-syllable daily snapshots to expose the carceral system’s brutal rhythm. And Deb Olin Unferth’s speculative novel asks: in a dying world, what does it mean to choose Earth over Mars—or even oblivion? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/730ce1709a49c390