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This well-researched and accessible book is for general readers or those interested in the philosophy of science or the ethics of space travel.
This book, more than many like it, will entice readers to consult it over and over, consistently finding new information each time they do. Highly recommended for all libraries.
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Mushrooming: An Illustrated Guide to the Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly, and Strange World of Fungi
This book would complement environmental art and nature lovers’ collections. It also pairs well with works about Beatrix Potter’s artwork, Paul Stamets’s contributions to mycology, and Eugenia Bone’s Mycophilia. A beautiful artistic exploration and tribute to mushrooms for their own beauty and value.
Grabar offers an intriguing, wide-ranging, readable perspective of the urban American parking scene, its issues, and possible future.
Recommended for people who love gardening or those with an interest in spiritual connections with nature.
This is Jeannette Walls’s The Glass Castle meets Neil Hayward’s Lost Among the Birds, and it will likely generate strong millennial appeal as well.
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Grimhaven
Tasker’s (1903–44) unromantic, soul-baring account combines the authenticity of memoir with the stirring progress of a bildungsroman. A worthy revival.
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The Bolivian Diary
Among Seven Stories Press’s vibrant English and Spanish editions of Che’s complete works, this raw account of his desperate and ultimately tragic final campaign makes a riveting and sobering bookend to the youthful idealism of his cult classic The Motorcycle Diaries.
A useful companion to classic guidebooks, rounding out collections for birders in the Southeastern U.S.
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Ikebana: The Zen Way of Flowers
This visually striking art book will appeal to all who appreciate the beauty of ikebana and might inspire readers to try their hand at creating their own hanaike using Ueno’s techniques.
More than 60 illustrations and detailed monthly notes makes this a good choice for Northern Hemisphere public libraries.
Sea angels, tonguefish, hydromedusae, and peppermint shrimp in all their majestic beauty. Consider for all libraries.
Improved photos, updated species names, and ample sources make this revised edition a recommended choice, particularly for rural libraries.
This comprehensive and important work will be deeply appreciated by librarians and historians; a welcome addition to any higher-education library.
A beneficial purchase, of particular use for self-published and small-press authors, with information that will be helpful for anyone seeking to boost the visibility of their work.
While one must take care that the costs of project management don’t outweigh the benefits, this work provides tools and examples to provide a solid starting point for interested librarians. Recommended reading for library administrators and technical services librarians.
The technical aspects of kintsugi are best directed to artists interested in learning the Japanese techniques. For the layperson, there are other methods of repairing ceramics that mimic the look of kintsugi without the expense and difficulty.
Students of American government and public policy will gain useful insights from this study, and they may even view American politics in a whole new manner.
Recommended for informed readers who want to know more about the international clandestine machinations that enabled World War II to occur.
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Divining: A Memoir in Trees
Dunphy’s charming, lyrical ode to her special trees will appeal to readers who enjoy natural-history memoirs, books about trees, and reflections on women’s lives and relationships with people, history, current events, and the natural world.
A fascinating read, perfect for fans of Mary Roach’s Fuzz, or anyone who enjoys learning about wolves and what they can teach about human nature.
Filled with practical ideas, this will prove an ideal guide for the parents and children who struggle with anxiety.
Whether readers are looking for the perfect dish to woo or a way to comfort through food, McAlpine provides the tools and recipes to say it with love from a kitchen.
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BAO
Armchair travelers and fans of the brand will enjoy this title cover to cover, and serious home chefs will delight in the multifaceted, complex yet rewarding recipes. Instructions are in metric measurements, which will detract for some readers but not devotees.
Flynn may be Canada’s best-kept secret, with her laidback attitude, entertaining chops, and deceptively simple dishes. She will be a popular fresh new voice for cookbook shelves.
Part memoir, part cookbook, this is a work that readers will devour cover to cover in between trying Boudy’s recipes in the kitchen. Boudy fans will come for the memoir and stay for the food, while other library patrons will come for the recipes and be delighted by Boudy’s journey.
Unique and practical, Adler’s title encourages home cooks to achieve what seems impossible: clean out the fridge, not into the garbage but into an appealing meal.
This involving look at the teaching profession is recommended for any library with an education collection and where there is community interest.
A powerful exploration of complicity, ambivalence, and the human capacity for deception and self-rationalization.
This is a book for a very patient reader, one willing to accept design as the most fundamental of human activities and good design as the panacea for society’s ills.
Readers interested in the Second Amendment’s origins or in assessing arguments about its meaning will likely and deeply appreciate this comprehensive history.
Shapiro’s confident, clear voice and self-deprecating humor, familiar to his many fans, translates well to the written word. His writing will resonate with many and is a treasure for biography readers. Highly recommended.
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More Numbers Every Day: How Data, Stats, and Figures Control Our Lives and How To Set Ourselves Free
This book is recommended for those interested in self-help, mathematics, and statistics.
Parsell’s readable, well-researched biography will bring Scidmore back into the limelight, appealing to readers with an interest in geography, journalism, conservation, and women’s studies.
An important look into the dark past of orphanages globally. It’s also a deep dive into the ways these horrific stories were kept out of the public eye for so long.
This is a riveting read that will be of interest to many, from those concerned with the plight of refugees and the biases built into many American institutions to anyone who loves unconventional memoirs and beautiful writing.
True crime fans will likely want to read this book, especially those interested in the history of criminal science.
These iconic pieces provide the opportunity to share little-known stories. Perfect for history buffs.
This is a fine work that sheds light on the nearly forgotten story of a consequential figure in French history.
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The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated): Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
Based on hard science and on personal narratives from 20 people, this book is a comprehensive must-have title for educators, parents, and those who process things through a dyslexic lens.
Comprehensive and encompassing of the many of the struggles teens face today, this book is a must for libraries looking for mental health resources for parents of teens.
Told from a unique perspective, this is an essential read; all parents can benefit from the advice in this book.
The question of how churches can be more supportive to LGBTQIA+ people is a valid one, but the small sample size raises questions about whether the book can draw accurate conclusions.
This is a helpful resource for the many parents who homeschool, and it may also by utilized as a guide for all parents to incorporate more nontraditional learning activities into their child’s routine.
This book will likely make parents truly reflect on their decisions and choices, but the book’s density may be too dry or slow for the average reader.
An advocate of seeing the world as it is and imagining what it could be, Lambert provides thought-provoking reflections in these beautifully written pieces.
Many parents will likely find this to be a helpful resource. Advocates for children will find plenty of ideas and guidance.
A charming feast for the ears, to be devoured by armchair travelers, home cooks, and anyone who loves food, people, and stories.
Charismatic Brown makes this audio cookbook a good bet for public libraries, especially where vegan cooking is popular.
An exceptionally narrated study of Adams’s life and his ideas of fairness and democracy; highly recommended.
This audio is for listeners seeking a candid and complex historical biography that is alarming and alluring, though the depth may be daunting to the casual true-crime crowd. Recommended for fans of Erik Larson and Dean Jobb.
While serious history buffs may wish for more facts and less supposition, this glimpse into the human side of piracy strikes a chord. Recommend to listeners who enjoy stories about the golden age of piracy and colonial American history.
Sure to entertain and enlighten The Hobbit and LOTR fans and settle arguments on details large and small.
Vaporis includes scholarly research but writes for the general reader. Interest in samurai culture is significant, and this non-sensational choice emphasizes scholarship.
Suggest to readers looking to broaden and deepen yoga practice, and include in displays with yoga guides and training manuals.
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New York’s Great Lost Ballparks
A fascinating niche option for New York–area libraries and baseball history fans everywhere.
Hiking, biking, Disney World, and the urban wild—these are the 20 titles library patrons are seeking.
This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in world history, Western civilization, and alternative histories.
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Will the Drama Ever End? Untangling and Healing from the Harmful Effects of Parental Narcissism
This book’s incisive look into family dynamics may interest those with and without narcissistic parents. Recommended for collections with a strong focus on family studies or self-help.
Brown’s vibrant portrait is sure to pique curiosity into Thurman’s writings and open meaningful conversation about what the relationship between spirituality and social action can be today.
A fun and fascinating addition to the showbiz-memoir genre that will be of interest to celebrity mavens and serious film students alike.
A splendid book. Avoiding the usual fare of power and the Communist Party, the author reveals the pervasive political character of Soviet life.
This encyclopedia may help high school and lower-level higher education students seeking rudimentary information about specific political violence topics, but it may not be needed in most libraries.
This thoroughly researched work is highly recommended for readers interested in the history of Christian missions to China. The inclusion of biographical information for many of the people involved enhances the text.
This book focuses on the informative and archaeological aspects of swords, not violence. It will likely please readers who are fascinated by weapons and by those who would normally be hesitant to pick up a book about tools of war.
This book will likely be of interest to those in the medical profession and scholars. It belongs in social and behavioral sciences collections.
Wejchert’s personal relationship with the climbers, especially Emmett, make for a compelling, page-turning story. This title is recommended for fans of adventure stories.
For all architectural history students and urban designers, who might read Hilary Ballon’s complementary The Greatest Grid: The Master Plan of Manhattan, 1911–2011 alongside the guidebook.
This work will appeal to readers who enjoy memoirs and general nonfiction, but Kadzin’s conversational tone and writing style make this book accessible to all readers.
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This reissue will appeal to readers of World War II history and the Apple+ series will make this story relevant again.
Spare by Prince Harry is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Nonfiction listeners have a panoply of choices on this year’s best nonfiction audiobooks list. There are several memoirs by stars, a range of crime stories, and even a science book about deadly animals.
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Barkley: A Biography
As it’s been two decades since the last biography of Barkley, this new narrative is a useful update.
Corbin’s gritty and forthright book is perfect for fans of chef memoirs like Notes from a Young Black Chef and Kitchen Confidential.
An enlightening glimpse into the little-documented Allied treatment of prisoners of war during World War II.
Stoppard’s play was meant to be performed just like this, with relish and verve. An outstanding production that makes the most of the audio medium.
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