The shameful business that went on in my home state of Tennessee is still fresh on my mind. Last Thursday , the state’s only democratic, majority Black congressional district was eliminated. If you haven’t already, now is a good time to look through this list of books that help explain the Voting Rights Act . I have to say, things got a little more bleak, but it’s never over. As for the new books out this week, there are some big series continuations. First up is the LitRPG sensation, Dungeon Crawler Carl, which has low-key broken through bookish world containment and been popping up in random places for me. The eighth book—A Parade of Horribles —is out this week. But if you’re feeling more fantastical and piratey, Shannon Chakraborty’s second book in the bestselling Amina al-Sirafi series ( The Tapestry of Fate ) is also out. In the rest of this week’s new books, a man grapples with his queer identity in Scotland, a feminist fights back against everyday demons, and more.…