Reviews+

Away from beach-ready summer and holiday-focused fall, debut novels tend to flourish in the early months of the year, and this year is no exception.

An exploration of Brazil’s status as an emerging global capitalist giant and its unique contributions and challenges in the social arena, a definitive analysis of the most successful tribute system in the Americas as applied to Afromexicans, and a new study of 1950s Latina activist Dolores Huerta top the list of best-selling Latin American studies books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Clear the roster for this year’s crop of mysteries, thrillers, cozies, and suspense.

The demand for boredom-busting indoor activities is at an all-time high. With many libraries closing their doors to protect their constituents from COVID-19, the need for titles that can be downloaded is equally robust. Thankfully, a number of publishers are offering crafting ebooks, from beginner’s guides to project ideas for seasoned crafters, to help readers keep busy during social distancing. Here are a selection of the most accessible and entertaining crafting titles available digitally to recommend to patrons looking for productive at-home hobbies.

With multiple workplaces closing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many employees must work remotely. The following titles will help them master a new set of skills.

A fascinating examination of the past and present of women's healthcare, a century-spanning history of the evolution of our culture and the practice of medicine, and an analysis of how middle-class Black women navigate the complexities of dealing with doctors top the list of best-selling medicine books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

A stirring new look at the American Revolution, an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on tribal lands, and a sweeping tale of international migration top the list of best-selling U.S. history books, as compiled by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Get ready for National Poetry Month with these highly recommended titles. 

Helpful advice for reaching any goal, from losing weight to saving for retirement.