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The Triumph of Nancy Reagan
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The Triumph of Nancy Reagan

Karen Tumulty | BIOGRAPHY,  Mar 12, 2021

A thoroughly researched, evenhanded treatment of the most loyal and most important of Ronald Reagan’s influencers; likely to be popular in both subject collections and public libraries
Blindfold: A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment
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Blindfold: A Memoir of Capture, Torture, and Enlightenment

Theo Padnos | BIOGRAPHY,  Dec 18, 2020

An optional purchase for specialized Mideast collections.
Unsinkable: Five Men and the Indomitable Run of the USS Plunkett
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Unsinkable: Five Men and the Indomitable Run of the USS Plunkett

James Sullivan | HISTORY,  Nov 13, 2020

An accessible maritime history for libraries with extensive World War II collections.
The Short Life and Curious Death of Free Speech in America
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The Short Life and Curious Death of Free Speech in America

Ellis Cose | POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Sep 04, 2020

Popular history suitable for high school and undergraduate reading that does not provide easy answers and warns that one of our most basic rights is under more serious attack than ever.
The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future
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The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future

Chris Whipple | POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Aug 14, 2020

Whipple has written another incisive work that is full of detail and sure to benefit all interested in learning more about this important role within the world’s most secretive agency.
Operation Vengeance: The Astonishing Aerial Ambush That Changed World War II
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Operation Vengeance: The Astonishing Aerial Ambush That Changed World War II

Dan Hampton | HISTORY,  Jun 12, 2020

Although this history is well documented in World War II literature, the accessible storytelling by Hampton will likely be of interest for aficionados of the period.
The NRA: The Unauthorized History
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The NRA: The Unauthorized History

Frank Smyth | HISTORY,  Apr 10, 2020

The book is meticulously detailed, sometimes overly so, including investigations into the NRA’s internal debates and parliamentary process. Still, libraries looking for a nonpartisan history of the organization will be well-served.
Cry Havoc: Charlottesville and American Democracy Under Siege
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Cry Havoc: Charlottesville and American Democracy Under Siege

Michael Signer | POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Jan 31, 2020

A difficult, often dense read, but a valuable case study for civic government and ethics collections.
The Violence Inside Us: A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy

The Violence Inside Us: A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy

Chris Murphy | SOCIAL SCIENCES,  Jan 01, 2020

An important work on a relevant subject that will draw in anyone interested in social reform.
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