Bibliophile: Diverse Spines

It's time to diversify your reading list.

Searching for the perfect gift for writers and lovers of books? This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world. Using their keen knowledge and deep love for all things literary, coauthors Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author of Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany) collaborated to create an essential volume filled with treasures for every reader:
 

• Dozens of themed illustrated book stacks—like Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more—all with an emphasis on authors of color and authors from diverse cultural backgrounds
• A look inside beloved bookstores owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• Reading recommendations from leading BIPOC literary influencers

Diversify your reading list and read more inclusively to expand your world and shift your perspective. Kickstart your next literary adventure now!

DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore.

BOOK LOVERS MISCELLANCY WITH BOOKLISTS: The perfect gift for any book lover, this portable guide is packed with more than 150 colorful illustrations and reference lists of must-read books . The textured paper cover, gold foil, and ribbon marker make this book a special gift or self-purchase.

ENDLESS READING INSPIRATION: Themed book stacks and reading suggestions from luminaries of the literary world provide curated book recommendations. Your reading log and TBR list will thank you.

Perfect for:

• Bookish people, literature lovers, and book club members
• Followers of #DiverseSpines and fans of Jane Mount and Ideal Bookshelf,
• Bookstagram and BookTok enthusiasts. Reese's Book Club and Oprah's Book Club followers, and  people who use Goodreads or StoryGraph
• Readers wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections and uplift BIPOC voices
• Antiracist activists and educators and students; libraries  seeking to expand/decolonize their book collections
• Readers who enjoyed I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life or How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
• Graduation, Mother's Day, birthday, holiday, or teacher gift
• Pair with Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany or Bibliophile Diverse Spines Reader's Journal to create an inspiring literary gift