Ah, “Begin Again” by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. This cover feels like a sophisticated game of musical chairs, but the kind where the stakes are high and the lessons are even higher. James Baldwin is there, looking dapper as always, probably wondering why there’s no music and why he has to be the one holding the truth bomb.

Rating: 5 out of 5 chairs (none of them musical).

Summary: “Begin Again” isn’t just a book; it’s a call to action wrapped in a historical reflection. The cover art cleverly combines minimalism with a powerful message—three empty chairs, and Baldwin seated, hinting that there’s always room for more voices in the conversation about America’s pressing issues.

Reviewed by: Dr. Harold Pemberton