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Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win an Oscar. She used her platform to champion civil rights and desegregation. In honor of Juneteenth, we’ll hear a conversation with the author of a book that tells McDaniel’s life story after winning an Academy Award.

Our readers, librarians and bookstore experts have created the ultimate list of their favorite recent books that should take you on some adventures this summer, regardless of if you are escaping to a beach or cozy on your couch.