Sara Shreve
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Royal Witches: Witchcraft and the Nobility in Fifteenth-Century England
Gaps in the historical record prompt Hollman to make some questionable speculations about the women’s attributes and relationships, but for the most part this is a well-researched and enlightening look at how cultural fear was used to justify acts of misogynistic vengeance and greed.
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Places I’ve Taken My Body: Essays
Anyone who has faced physical challenges is sure to find wisdom in Brown’s words as well as the universal truths she shares.
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Under Pressure: Living Life and Avoiding Death on a Nuclear Submarine
For the vast majority of people who will never experience life in a submarine, Humphreys’s work delivers an engaging glimpse into what they’re missing out on
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Aesop’s Fables: The Cruelty of the Gods
While there’s little comfort to be found in these tales that ruthlessly dissect human nature, this anthology is not without its charms, especially as found in the whimsical illustrations and witty, honest prose.
Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space
Leduc persuasively illustrates the power of stories to affect reality in this painstakingly researched and provocative study that invites us to consider our favorite folktales from another angle.
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The Martyrdom of Collins Catch the Bear
At times meandering and lacking the amount of detail about the case some readers might wish for, Spence’s book nonetheless thoughtfully portrays justice both manipulated and denied in this sharp indictment of the treatment of indigenous people.
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She Came To Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman
While Dunbar’s short, readable biography will appeal to many, it’s also true that events in Tubman’s life are not given the detail they deserve. As an introduction to the life of this American hero, it succeeds with style.
The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini
Imbued with Posnanski’s infectious passion for all things Houdini, this is a rollicking look at one of the 20th century’s most influential and enigmatic entertainers.
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The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna
A colorful, quirky, and ultimately moving look at a misunderstood faith and the iron-willed women who continue to sustain it.