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Great Society: A New History
While far from a polemical text, Shlaes’s work raises a point of view that represents a specific spectrum of economic ideology; for readers who share the author’s beliefs.
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Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human
A well-written, carefully researched book that should be of vital interest to potential parents and their friends and families.
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Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son
Beautifully written with crystalline prose, most anyone could profit from reading this love letter from a parent to a child, whether they are gay or not.
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Crush the King
Estep (Protect the Prince) knows how to create strong and relatable fantasy female leads. Evie’s rise into her power in deeds and magic is a fabulous, inspiring read. Solid writing, bold characters, and action-filled sequences create an exciting finish for this trilogy. [See Prepub Alert, 9/16/19.]
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Sword of Kings
One can start with this volume, but readers of history and warfare, not to mention Game of Thrones fans, will want to go back and read the entire series, especially with four seasons filmed for British television. [See Prepub Alert, 5/13/19.]
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Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family
Albom’s memoir is a lens into his grief but also a celebration of Chika’s spirit and lessons gleaned from their time together as a family. The heartbreaking but uplifting story is a testament to the bravery and resilience of children and the power of love. Essential for all public libraries.
It Would Be Night in Caracas
Extremely well written, beautifully translated, and graphic enough to make the reader feel afraid of the knocking on the door, this debut novel offers a heartfelt, personal story told without sentimentality while offering keen insight into the everyday fight for survival in a place that is still very much a failed state.
The Turn On: How the Powerful Make Us Like Them—from Washington to Wall Street to Hollywood
References to present-day events improve readers’ understanding of the author’s thesis and the work’s timely relevance. Highly recommended.