These works of art will literally make you a better man.
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Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Bad Feminist is a collection of essays where Gay writes to debunk common and demeaning stereotypes about feminists and feminism. Reading this book will help show you a different view of the current state of feminism and help to open your mind.
Price: $12 (Kindle) $9.99 (Paperback)
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The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman
This book is an excellent look into heterosexual dating in today's climate, from a man's perspective but written by a woman. It's easy to get wrapped up in Adelle Waldman's first novel as it tells the tale of a "self-absorbed writer living in NYC," after successfully writing his first book and emerging from a "freelance lifestyle" the protagonist tries to deal with the newfound attention from women, including his ex-girlfriend.
Price: $9.99 (Kindle), $21 (Hardcover)
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Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
James Baldwin's 1950s classic, Giovanni's Room, is just as relevant today as it was when it was first written many years ago. It tells the story of an American ex-pat and his liaisons, the violence against him and his struggle between dealing with his own desires and morals.
Price: $9.99 (Kindle), $15.75 (Hardcover)
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22 Books Every Twentysomething Guy Needs To Read