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#benitobowl books

Books by authors from and/or with stories set in the beautiful nations of America mentioned by Bad Bunny during the Superbowl Halftime.
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Black Authors, American Classics - Non-Fiction

Essential reading. Personal experiences and reflections that stand the test of time.
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Black Authors, American Classics - Fiction

Imprinting characters, resonant storylines, undeniable feats of both Black and American literature.
Writtenby_Zoe
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Thanksgiving Reads

This list offers fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations from the Oakland Public Library’s collection as of November 2025.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

#benitobowl books

Books by authors from and/or with stories set in the beautiful nations of America mentioned by Bad Bunny during the Superbowl Halftime.
SharonLibrarian
Staff List

Black Authors, American Classics - Non-Fiction

Essential reading. Personal experiences and reflections that stand the test of time.
Writtenby_Zoe
Staff List

Black Authors, American Classics - Fiction

Imprinting characters, resonant storylines, undeniable feats of both Black and American literature.
Writtenby_Zoe
Staff List

Thanksgiving Reads

This list offers fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations from the Oakland Public Library’s collection as of November 2025.
LiladharOPL

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