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While Olmstead successfully creates a full portrait of her family, especially her grandpa, her calls to rediscover the land fall a little short.
PREMIUM
Paris Without Her
Although slated as a memoir, this touching work is just as much a love story and travel diary. It processes the pain of loss through the lens of beautiful scenery and will appeal to many readers, but especially fellow Francophiles eager to follow the road less traveled.
While toponymy, or the study of place-names, may appear to be an overwhelming topic, Jelly-Schapiro’s writing is informative, accessible, and entertaining. He is engaging throughout, and will leave readers thinking twice about the place-names they encounter on a daily basis.
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Three Dreamers
Fans of Carcaterra’s novels and reporting will appreciate the background on his life and inspiration, and this reflective memoir gives nuance to the dark world he portrays in his novels.
A varied book that will appeal to armchair travelers and others curious about New York. Highly recommended for public libraries as well as large academic libraries the world over.
PREMIUM
Visual Encyclopedia
Containing an enormous range of knowledge throughout human history, this attractive guide is highly recommended for public libraries.
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Little and Often
A thoughtful and well-written memoir, this book will appeal to readers who have difficult relationships with family and those who find craftwork healing.
This engaging book has the potential to become a classic text, thanks to the detailed work and references that have gone into its creation. Recommended for libraries in larger institutions or for others with an interest in New York or urban studies.
This original work adds an important new voice to conversations about slavery, disability, and medical history. Exceptional analysis of an understudied topic.
The time Alexander spent embedded in the community gives continuity and depth to the stories of the individuals he connected with and puts a human face on broader issues of social inequality. This expertly reported account will resonate and find a wide audience.
Essential reading for everyone working on incorporating more anti-racist thought leaders and perspectives into their collection.
A welcome travel memoir documenting one woman’s journey of discovery and reinvention
This is an invaluable study of all-too-frequently misplaced genealogical and regional venerations. Highly recommended for U.S., antebellum, Civil War, African American, and Southern historians and scholars, and for all readers.
This noteworthy book, the first of its kind, brings an untold history to the forefront and succeeds in showing how land and legacy are interconnected.
A fascinating multidisciplinary essay collection that will appeal to information history junkies as well as history, journalism, and library science students.
A thoughtful analysis which deserves a place on readers’ anti-racist reading lists. Recommended for those interested in trying to enact systemic change.
Brown’s reporting on a variety of such initiatives tempers the gut-punch of stories documenting the ubiquity and ugliness of sexual harassment and the harm of sexual violence to people of all genders. A groundbreaking exploration with clear recommendations on how to better raise and support boys.
A wide-ranging academic work for readers curious about how social media has impacted conversation, online and offline, and the increasing overlap of political engagement and technology.
This book will appeal to those who enjoy human interest stories and non-judgmental writing about the millennial generation
While the history Butler shares will be familiar to many scholars, her clear and forceful synthesis provides a useful entry point for evangelicals and non-evangelicals alike seeking to learn the history and contemporary reality of white evangelical political power in the United States.
Though a scholarly work, this account is an important dissection of looking beyond the traumas of the past to find the happiness that existed (and exists) within the Black community.
A worthy companion to the lauded Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, this is essential reading for all who care about justice in contemporary America.
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.
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
A searing, yet sensitive account of vulnerability and redemption that will find a wide audience.
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.
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.
A simultaneously disheartening and uplifting journey for readers interested in social justice, racial politics, and current events.
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.
A unique blend of memoir and social history that should have broad appeal to anyone who has breasts or has ever worn a bra.
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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.
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.
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.
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
This work will prove valuable for teachers and parents with its hands-on activities.
A slow, scholarly read, this work provides insight into a segment of the population rarely explored in the literature.
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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.
This recommended title has insights and practical tips for raising change-making girls.
A helpful resource for the many children (and parents) who struggle during these anxious times.
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 volume will provide help for communicating with middle schoolers about the things that matter.
Straight-talking and practical, this book is a quick read with guidance on many of the topics parents “google.”
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.
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 carefully reasoned, compelling, and persuasive study of a crisis that requires immediate attention.
Readers who enjoy descriptive writing about challenging lives will love this work.
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.
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.
Travel readers who appreciate off-the-beaten-path locales and local cuisine will enjoy this dreamy account.
Well-researched and meticulously documented, Bates’s book on the power and danger of masculinity should be required reading for us all.
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.
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 excellent contribution to literature on ancient civilization and complexity.
Recommended for fans of Ehrlich’s other works, or those interested in climate change observation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sure to be a landmark book, Kurcinka’s well-researched advice may just be a sanity and sleep saver for new parents.
Hirsch’s book may prove helpful to those who have had to learn to balance teaching or facilitating with parenting since March 2020.
Empathetic, candid, and curious, Zoellner has built an eclectic, eloquent guide to the social and physical landscapes of America.
A seminal collection of perspectives that are often unheard or overlooked, this work deserves a broad audience.
A significant offering for its timely, accessible documentation of writing, artwork, and thought around Black lives and Black futurity.
An immersive, thought-provoking dive into myriad travel experiences. Highly recommended for both travel aficionados and general readers.
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.
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.
Moving and meditative, this reckoning on Blackness, manhood, and self adds to Laymon's legacy as an influential writer.
An essential and powerful call for action asking us all to examine the role our silence plays in upholding white supremacy.
A revelatory, celebratory trip through the amazing diversity of Latinx.
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.
Pass on this poorly considered collection of projects.
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.
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