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Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944–1945
Fans of Toll’s previous volumes will enjoy this book. World War II experts may find this work redundant, since it uses previously published materials. However, casual enthusiasts will appreciate as it compiles those works thoroughly.
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The Churchill Complex: The Curse of Being Special, from Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit
Fans of Buruma’s works, political analysis, and Churchill’s legacy will find much to discover here.
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Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-Up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World
The publication date coincides with the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. While Blume doesn’t shed new insight, readers looking for an overview of World War II or background on Hersey’s Hiroshima will find this to be of interest.
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The Perfect Daughter
The story is timely with the examination of wealthy newcomers versus blue-collar townspeople leading to anger and violence. The ending is well-designed, and readers will likely enjoy the overall story. Fans of Souza’s previous works and books by Michael Koryta will find this worthwhile.
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Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics
Fans of Hawking’s work, his life, and the film The Theory of Everything will enjoy a more personal look into his extraordinary life.
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Between Two Fires: Truth, Ambition, and Compromise in Putin’s Russia
A worthy addition to any collection studying contemporary Russia or authoritarianism.
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Carved from Stone and Dream
Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone, but readers will enjoy the depth of the characters more if they read Where Oblivion Lives first. Recommended for fans of dark fantasy, supernatural beings interacting with humanity, and spy stories.
Trends in Reference
From more intuitive searching to digital circulation of formerly print-only reference materials and to more materials on marginalized populations, trends in reference reflect library users’ changing needs and expectations.
Disturbance: Surviving Charlie Hebdo
Readers will learn details about the Charlie Hebdo attack that only Lançon can provide, and will empathize with Lançon’s slow, pained road to recovery while he summons the strength to share his most intimate fears with the world. Highly recommended for all audiences.