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David Polfeldt, of Massive Entertainment, offers insight on working in the video game industry. Sid Meier tells the story of creating the influential gaming series, Civilization.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of books on the subject has been increasing exponentially. This introductory list, which will be updated regularly, is meant to help collection development librarians get started on determining which books work best for their collections.

Help your readers navigate the scariest season with a few recent under-the-radar titles that are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Gabler explores the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy. Logevall writes a masterful first volume on the lasting influence of John F. Kennedy.

In light of current events, patrons may be looking for answers to the question: "How did we get here?" We round up books that offer insight into American politics, from the founding of the country to the present day.

Jones writes an insightful book that shines light on Black suffragists underexplored in history. Cahill shows how women of color needed to continue to fight even after 1920 to earn the right to vote.

An icon for generations of women who fought for equality, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was known for her fiery dissents and thoughtful opinions. The following are recent books and media sources about this remarkable jurist, to recommend to readers of all ages looking to learn about or revisit her legacy

Author Ricky Riccardi spoke with LJ about his work at Louis Armstrong House Museum and why Armstrong’s music and life still resonate all these years later.

A continuing look at key works by authors both veteran and new.