Kathleen McCallister
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Seduction: A History From the Enlightenment to the Present
The book’s quasibiographical approach provides an unusual but engaging way of addressing its central topic, though readers wanting a more clear-cut exploration of the subject will almost certainly find it too tangential.
All the President’s Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator
While many of the most shocking incidents discussed here are public knowledge, the significant new material and the book’s usefulness as a single-volume source on the topic make this not only a critical current read but one likely to become even more important in the future.
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The Shadow of Vesuvius: A Life of Pliny
Not ideal for those looking for a straightforward biography of Pliny, the book will appeal to readers who are willing to follow Dunn’s enthusiastic and vividly drawn, if meandering, story about the lives and influences of both men.
Rise and Fall | Collection Development: Walls & Fortifications, Oct. 2019
These 28 titles cover walls and fortifications ancient and modern, from Hadrian's Wall to barriers along the United States-Mexico border.
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The Politics of Pain: Postwar England and the Rise of Nationalism
A harsh and thorough skewering of the worst parts of English nationalism, though the narrative’s narrow focus undercuts its potential to be more than a caustic takedown of the country's self-image.
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Modern Love: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption
Certainly worthwhile for holdings without the earlier edition, but readers already familiar with that text might wish to compare the contents here to decide if this would be a suitable addition (or replacement).
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Reckoning: The Epic Battle Against Sexual Abuse and Harassment
An intense, harsh view of a long struggle; well worth a look for anyone curious about where #MeToo came from
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Mama’s Boy: A Story from Our Americas
This earnest memoir is somewhat overstuffed with discussions of religion and Hollywood; the greatest appreciation will likely come from readers interested in a heartfelt look at self-acceptance as well as the complexities of family or personal stories about mending divides between liberal and conservative
Consent: A Memoir of Unwanted Attention
Any reader interested in current discussions on consent and its importance should pick up this heartfelt and harrowing book.