Ibram X. Kendi’s Stamped From the Beginning is a powerful history that helped me understand how systemic racism was built into the foundations of American society and how it continues to limit people of color from fully reaching their potential, even today. Every white person should read this book—it’s eye-opening, challenging, and essential for anyone committed to creating a more just and equitable world.

Peggy Kleinplatz and A. Ménard’s Magnificent Sex is a groundbreaking book that explores what truly makes sexual experiences extraordinary. Based on in-depth research, it reveals that great sex isn’t about performance or technique, but about presence, vulnerability, connection, and authenticity. I recommend this book because it shifts the focus from “doing it right” to creating intimacy that is profound, healing, and transformative.

Emily Nagoski’s Come As You Are is one of the most important books on women’s sexuality, intimacy, and self-understanding. Grounded in science yet easy to read, it explains how context, stress, and emotional connection shape desire—while debunking myths that leave many women feeling broken. I recommend this book because it empowers readers to embrace their bodies, understand their sexual response, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century is a short but powerful handbook for recognizing and resisting authoritarianism. Drawing lessons from history, Snyder offers practical steps anyone can take to protect democracy, defend truth, and live with integrity in uncertain times. I recommend this book because it’s clear, accessible, and deeply relevant—helping us find both courage and responsibility in the face of today’s political challenges.