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A simultaneously disheartening and uplifting journey for readers interested in social justice, racial politics, and current events.
A unique blend of memoir and social history that should have broad appeal to anyone who has breasts or has ever worn a bra.
A helpful resource for the many children (and parents) who struggle during these anxious times.
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Plunder
This thoughtful and thought-provoking memoir of family secrets and family lore, like Daniel Mendelsohn’s The Lost, will appeal to readers of family histories.Shorto, Russell
As many of us rethink the power dynamics that shape our jobs and workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaffe’s passionate call to reimagine our relationships with work and one another, and imagine new possibilities, is indispensable reading.
Overall, this fascinating, sometimes brutal, and in a few minor instances, rambling narrative will grasp the attention of readers interested in the Holocaust and modern German history.
The latest from Gurwitch will have readers rolling with laughter one minute and picking up the phone to commiserate with friends or family the next. The author is a delightful eccentric aunt-to-all with her wit, caring, and unbeknown-to-her wisdom. For fans of Nora Ephron and Sloane Crosely alike.
A worthy companion to the lauded Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, this is essential reading for all who care about justice in contemporary America.
This work will prove valuable for teachers and parents with its hands-on activities.
Those interested in trends in urban planning or ethnic studies will appreciate Baldwin’s thoughtful exploration of urban campus sprawl.
Zanglein comprehensively covers a wide range of accomplished women, and does all of them justice. This book is perfect for those interested in women’s history and adventure stories.
This engrossing account, which reads like a novel, offers a combination of riveting personal stories and little-known history, and will draw in readers from the first page. A must-read.
Though a slow read at times, this title shows the value of music education on brain development and includes practical tips for harnessing melody and rhythm to increase learning in all areas.
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The ABCs of Being Mom: Advice and Support from the Mom Next Door, Birth Through Kindergarten
Though much of the development information provided is basic, it may be helpful to newer moms, and parts II and III contain useful hints and resources.
This thoughtful and thought-provoking memoir of family secrets and family lore, like Daniel Mendelsohn’s The Lost, will appeal to readers of family histories.Shorto, Russell
A searing, yet sensitive account of vulnerability and redemption that will find a wide audience.
This practical account offers a straightforward rundown of suggestions and solutions for anyone wishing to learn more about public policy in the Unites States and why Medicare for All is such an important topic. It will especially pique the interest of anyone drawn to policy reform.
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The Montessori Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding
Parents who resonate with this philosophy will find this book a must-read.
Straight-talking and practical, this book is a quick read with guidance on many of the topics parents “google.”
This volume will provide help for communicating with middle schoolers about the things that matter.
An extensive and definitive account of competing visions of American health care that will be of particular interest to readers curious about the process of creating policy and those interested in reform. Cohn’s accessible writing makes for an absorbing, fast-paced narrative
It’s time people listen to Black lesbians and utilize that knowledge into action to improve lives. This book is a gateway into that action. An essential component to any social science shelf, this is transformative, vital reading.
This moving, relatable story is sure to resonate with patrons who, if not already serving as a caregiver, may find themselves taking on that role soon enough. A recommended purchase for library collections.
A slow, scholarly read, this work provides insight into a segment of the population rarely explored in the literature.
This recommended title has insights and practical tips for raising change-making girls.
Though well-researched, this compressive history reads more like a dissertation and the dense chapters and occasional jargon means it will likely appeal primarily to those in academia.
A must-read that will have Black women feeling seen and heard, and will allow others to better understand the effects of racism. With YA crossover appeal, this is also an excellent choice for book clubs.
Lovato’s revealing story enables us to look within minds and hearts that have been molded by immigrants’ experiences in their home country and their adopted one. A worthwhile account that brings a personal face to a complex, nuanced issue.
Travel readers who appreciate off-the-beaten-path locales and local cuisine will enjoy this dreamy account.
For readers who delight in witty accounts of travel with an Anglophile flair, this is a hilarious guide to the road in the company of retirees.
Readers who enjoy descriptive writing about challenging lives will love this work.
Winchester’s large audience will enjoy this well-worded, interdisciplinary look into the relationship between humans and the land.
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A Beginner’s Guide to America
Although narrated as advice for incoming immigrants, this personal, yet practical account is intended to challenge misconceptions and biases that native-born U.S. citizens have toward documented and undocumented immigrants. It is highly recommended for all.
Meticulously researched, compassionate, and bold, this book should be read immediately and frequently returned to as a textual companion for the ongoing, reiterative work of antiracism.
A frank examination of one woman’s search for identity that will satisfy readers of personal narratives and Black history alike.
A must read for anyone interested in the history of 20th-century women’s lives, fashion, publishing, and New York.
Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates’s book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all.
A carefully reasoned, compelling, and persuasive study of a crisis that requires immediate attention.
This lengthy volume will appeal to those interested in masculinity studies and memoirs dealing with family dysfunction, as well anyone curious about life in an oil boomtown during the early 2010s.
An interesting read for curious feminists and historians, even if the pacing and organization are sometimes uneven. Certainly, readers will learn a great deal, and the author’s enthusiasm for her subject is apparent from page one through the very end.
A scholarly examination, this account will also appeal to nonspecialist readers with a keen interest in queer and feminist history and activism, as well as the history of technology and communication.
A thought-provoking study of women and leadership and an outstanding contribution to this topic. Highly recommended.
Bacon has found their voice in this book, and it's a voice we all need to hear right now.
Recommended for fans of Ehrlich’s other works, or those interested in climate change observation.
An excellent contribution to literature on ancient civilization and complexity.
A readable, well-documented legal history that will appeal to a broad audience.
Readers who have not yet taken the time to deeply consider how privilege impacts feminist movements will finish the book with new perspectives on the topic of gender equality.
Zamalin’s brief and blunt critique of failures and successes in the struggle for human rights in the United States calls to readers who care about racial and social justice to commit to a progressive, multiracial democratic movement to fight oppression, end discrimination, and extend economic freedom. Critical reading.
Effectively showing the gulf between American ideals and reality, this book is recommended not only for those interested in American Muslims, but also for those interested in minority communities in general.
An ideal overview of American violence that will pique the interest of general readers and provide high school students and undergraduates with an outstanding resource for reports and background research.
Seidule openly confronts his own indifference to racism, and this absorbing book will be of value to anyone interested in how history informs our present.
Fans of the British royal family will enjoy this spirited retrospective, which should prove popular with a range of readers.
This book makes a compelling argument that white America’s fear of interracial procreation was a driving concern in the creation and maintenance of segregation throughout the Jim Crow era; a thought-provoking read.
In this time full of tumult and unrest, statistics already show a sharp increase in mental health issues in children and adolescents, and parents will be looking for resources to help. Recommended for its practical insights and tips.
This book combines expertise with humble personal experience to show how modeling, believing in our children, and valuing learning instead of accolades will go a long way toward preventing addiction.
Full of pictures and the unique voices of teenage girls in a variety of situations and cultures, this book provides a snapshot of teens’ lives around the world.
This will prove a helpful volume to parents in the trenches.
A seminal collection of perspectives that are often unheard or overlooked, this work deserves a broad audience.
Sure to be a landmark book, Kurcinka’s well-researched advice may just be a sanity and sleep saver for new parents.
Oluo calls on us to do better because we deserve better, and her words will resonate with all ready to look inward and enact change.
An essential and powerful call for action asking us all to examine the role our silence plays in upholding white supremacy.
Moving and meditative, this reckoning on Blackness, manhood, and self adds to Laymon's legacy as an influential writer.
A revelatory, celebratory trip through the amazing diversity of Latinx.
Hirsch’s book may prove helpful to those who have had to learn to balance teaching or facilitating with parenting since March 2020.
A significant offering for its timely, accessible documentation of writing, artwork, and thought around Black lives and Black futurity.
O’Neill is a talented writer, and this powerful meditation on collective memory is necessary reading for knowing ourselves and our history.
This thought-provoking collection of ruminations from Black women on how they thrive and struggle in the complex world today is particularly relevant to this moment but will remain an important text for years to come.
Empathetic, candid, and curious, Zoellner has built an eclectic, eloquent guide to the social and physical landscapes of America.
An immersive, thought-provoking dive into myriad travel experiences. Highly recommended for both travel aficionados and general readers.
Pass on this poorly considered collection of projects.
Relying on primary source materials, Seligman has created a highly readable and enjoyable account of this little-known episode in American history. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in American history and Jewish history, as well as gender and labor studies.
A fascinating work of cultural studies that makes evident the continued power and threat of explicitly gendered food production and consumption in the 21st century. Recommended broadly for students and scholars of fields related to gender, culture, and consumption.
Highly recommended for adventurers and armchair travelers who appreciate geographically isolated locales.
This accessible, thoughtful work is ideally suited for academic libraries, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses, and general readers of maritime history.
A thought-provoking blend of history, biography, women’s studies, and travelog, this should appeal to readers interested in any of these subjects, and those who love eclectic narrative nonfiction.
Expect interest from a range of readers, from young adults to environmentalists to animal lovers.
An essential, thought-provoking work that will serve as the foundation for future studies.
Sound advice presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format. Hewerston’s breadth of knowledge spanning many work environments shows through a variety of examples and case studies.
This book is aimed at managers trying to understand how to transform from traditional to digital businesses.
An amusing history that charts the progression of the personals, and which makes “swiping right” seem less newfangled than it is.
This thought-provoking work is recommended for economics faculty and students, and researchers in economics and history to “think differently” about these respected disciplines.
Zealous branding aside, the authors speak from experience and provide solid advice for improving how we work (and live) together. Will appeal to a broad readership, particularly managers looking to add to their leadership toolbox, but also anyone who wants to check in on and work through their own unconscious bias.
Anyone interested in the role of Black women, and women in general, in business will learn a great deal from this well-argued book.
Readers involved in digital technology, as well as general readers interested in the place of bureaucracy in history and the contemporary world will gain a great deal from this insightful book, written by a master of the field.
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Island Zombie: Iceland Writings
this memoir will resonate with readers who have traveled to Iceland, those who have this place on a bucket list of destinations, and others who crave solitude as a journey, not minding storm and stress.
Business owners dealing with cybersecurity issues will find useful suggestions here, as well general readers interested in this vital problem.
An innovative, highly compelling study of how technological change, how the public receives information, and how CEOs and managers can effectively plan to achieve customer loyalty and trust.
Young adults and college students who are considering a gap year will be interested in this cautionary coming-of-age story.
An essential work; highly recommended for scholars of the period and general readers interested in women’s history.
In a time when the wars waged on women’s sexual bodies are happening in multiple, intersecting ways, especially through individual organizations and agencies’ attempts to stop women from asking for or receiving what they are legally allowed to request, Parravani’s story is cautionary and a call to action; as personal as it is political.
Readers interested in Black Lives Matter and the current state of civil rights in America will find resonance in these essays, which help to broaden the Black Panther Party’s legacy both geographically and temporally.
A fascinating exploration of magic’s hold on the human imagination.
Filling a need for research on Black love and marriage, this seminal social history will enlighten a variety of readers.
Bird and nature lovers will be enthralled.
Everyone who has a fat family member, friend, acquaintance, or coworker should read this insightful book.
A necessary, insightful book that shines light on Black women underexplored in history. Jones writes narrative nonfiction at its best.
This highly recommended book provides a necessary view of overlooked history, and stands as a powerful reminder of those who have served a country that has rarely served them.
Highly recommended for scholars interested in the Korean War from a cultural memory perspective. Readers seeking a more descriptive account of the conflict itself should consider Sheila Miyoshi Jager’s Brothers at War.
Ward’s teachings focus on trauma informed resilience to liberate self and others. For readers who enjoyed Resmaa Menakem’s My Grandmother’s Hands and other works addressing how to recognize and heal racialized trauma.
This combination of memoir and highlights of Yemen history will appeal to readers interested in the culture, history, and landscape of the Middle East.
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