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John Burris: Godfather of Police Litigation [Screening]
John Burris: Godfather of Police Litigation [Screening]
Join us for a screening of the documentary: John Burris: Godfather of Police Litigation and a conversation with Producer, Brian Spencer.
Black Girls Write Registration
Black Girls Write Registration
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: BGW "A Walk Through Time". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Order Walter Mosley's Gray Dawn
Order Walter Mosley's Gray Dawn
Instant USA Today Bestseller In this thrilling mystery from "master of craft and narrative" Walter Mosley (National Book Foundation), Detective Easy Rawlins has settled into the happy rhythm of his new life when a dark siren from his past returns and threatens to destroy the peace he's fought for.
Order Cynthia Erivo’s Simply More
Order Cynthia Erivo’s Simply More
Exclusive Preorder Offer HOW TO REDEEM: Offer now extended until December 5 at 12 PM EST! 1. Order Simply More from one of the participating bookstores listed below 2. Provide your proof of purchase below and fill out the form to receive your limited edition Simply More metal bookmark* You can expect your bookmark to…
Order Steph Curry’s Shot Ready
Order Steph Curry’s Shot Ready
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own potential.
Order Nikki Giovanni's The New Book: Poems, Letters, Blurbs, and Things
Order Nikki Giovanni's The New Book: Poems, Letters, Blurbs, and Things
Four Seasons Arts 2025-2026 Season
Four Seasons Arts 2025-2026 Season
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Marcus Books’ mission is to provide opportunities for Black folks and their allies to celebrate and learn about Black people everywhere. It is a space that affirms and reflects back every beautiful shade of black. At Marcus Books we understand literature as essential to building cultural competency and intellectual awareness. We cherish Black makers of literature and art. Marcus Books stocks an essential catalogue of works including children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction, classics, bestsellers, cookbooks, ancient and contemporary history, poetry, biography and graphic novels.
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As the nation’s oldest Black-owned independent bookstore celebrating its 60th year, Marcus Books’ mission is to provide opportunities for Black folks and their allies to celebrate and learn about Black people everywhere. It is a space that affirms and reflects back every beautiful shade of black. At Marcus Books we understand literature as essential to building cultural competency and intellectual awareness. We cherish Black makers of literature and art. Marcus Books stocks an essential catalogue of works including children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction, classics, bestsellers, cookbooks, ancient and contemporary history, poetry, biography and graphic novels. All Bookshop orders ship directly to you. If you are interested in arranging in-person pickup please call us at (510) 652-2344 or visit us in Oakland, CA at 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
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Signed Books
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