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The tension and fear of wanting to tell one’s story, to be seen, to know and be known are palatable throughout Ito’s stunning, brave, extraordinary book.
Their path is not always easy, and some of their conversations are painfully raw, but through it all, their love and respect for each other shine brightly.
Recommended for anyone interested in the experiences of Korean Americans. For a more detailed exploration of the topic, consider Koreatown, Los Angeles: Immigration, Race, and the “American Dream” by Shelley Sang-Hee Lee.
This book has the ability to tear holes into preexisting ideas readers may have about Egyptian women in the workforce. It also invites them to learn how some women shape their own professional identities. As intensely accessible and personable as Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickeled and Dimed.
A powerful celebration and examination of LGBTQIA+ nightlife. This book will serve as a significant record of evolving cultural touchstones and queer communities across the country.
This book will fly off the shelves. Once readers look inside, they will be hooked. In every respect, this title is a winner.
A useful book for those generally interested in psychology, sociology, management, or the philosophy of science.
A significant addition to cultural histories of self-expression. Hankir disrupts many deeply held assumptions about beauty, gender, and power.
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White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America
A highly recommended exploration of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s life.
A nostalgic analysis full of intriguing details. Sure to delight people who grew up with American Girl dolls, but it may be too niche for some readers.
A terrific history about wealth and the Western world’s economic practices; a strong addition to economic and social sciences collections.
A fascinating, eminently readable exploration of Viking presence, both real and imaginary, in the United States.
Readers interested in organizational dynamics or the overlap between business and creativity will find much to consider. Recommended for libraries with a strong interest in business literature.
With authoritative narrative in each essay, this book won’t make readers love these scoundrels of U.S. history, but they might just learn something new and find some humanity in them.
Like Howard Schultz’s Onward or Joe Coulombe’s Becoming Trader Joe, this mix of history, memoir, and business guidance delivers insight on running successful chain restaurants by focusing on customers. Shaich’s account of creating fast-casual dining is the most intriguing.
A kaleidoscope of wartime impressions on four continents and three oceans. Englund has produced a fascinating perspective on one of humanity’s most global conflicts.
Begel and Keith give insight into their own thoughts as therapists, but this book should not be used as an authoritative guide to handling complex psychological issues and is likely to be of limited interest for most readers.
Though the subject is widely covered in popular titles like Carol Dweck’s Mindset, Brené Brown’s I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Wasn’t), and Nick Trenton’s Stop Overthinking, Gervais’s ability to intertwine theory with actionable strategies make this a worthy addition to collections. Will appeal to a broad, general readership.
A valuable and insightful book for readers who want to trace the origins of the intact mind concept and its influence on practices and policies that discriminate against intellectually and developmentally disabled people.
This book by an author who exemplifies patriotism will remind readers of the need to expose those who try to subvert democracy for their own benefit.
The best news in this book is that imagination never expires; the key is to cultivate it. For academic libraries where titles about psychology and creativity are popular.
Not all ideas are new in this book, but its positive tone and clear writing will appeal to students, parents, and educators.
An educational and intriguing (albeit optional) purchase for collections where both history and irreverent humor are popular.
Relevant for many disciplines such as philosophy, political science, sociology, and more. An essential purchase for college and university libraries.
This book about a lynching shows how whites maintained white supremacy as they resisted desegregation and the expansion of Black voting rights. Recommended for those interested in civil rights and Southern history.
This biography offers a fresh and balanced appraisal of Longstreet’s life and postwar career. Readers interested in American history, the Civil War, and biographies will enjoy this well-written treatment.
A sweeping, smart manifesto that’s crucial for white feminists to read in order to acknowledge, mitigate, and correct microaggressions and challenge oppressive systems.
This publication should be considered a useful and supplemental guide to the Census Bureau’s website, since it expands on the information found within it.
Reflective yet urgent, reverberating with feeling. Dixon beautifully articulates how loneliness is paradoxically a narrative that people experience together, even as they experience it in spaces of isolation, vulnerability, and loss.
Two forthcoming natural history titles feature birds and best practices for humans to interact with them.
While some readers might be drawn to this book by Peele’s star power, this is a well-crafted anthology that’s perfect for introducing readers to emerging and established Black authors.
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Ten Birds That Changed the World
This well-crafted book expertly highlights global societies’ treatment of birds, and it’s not a flattering story.
This delightful compilation of facts, figures, and photography will thrill and educate readers with an interest in the realities of American space travel.
Revelatory. The birds, the park, but also the science behind it make this book an outstanding resource.
This title highlights the growing need for more qualitative research covering these exact types of experiences across all marginalized groups within the workforce. Both public and academic libraries will want to consider adding it to their collections.
This delightful, gorgeously illustrated, browsable book is a quick read for those who want to learn facts and tidbits about a range of flowering plants. Readers can also discover how they may embody their best characteristics.
An excellent addition to the field of canine cognition and emotional connection that is inclusive and easily digested.
This authoritative work asks how owners can provide their dogs with an environment to which comfortable, fulfilling adaptation is possible. Highly recommended for most collections.
This book expertly demonstrates the advantage that the slowed-down lives of turtles can have on humans. Fans of Montgomery’s previous works will love this, and so will nature enthusiasts and environmentalists.
This book arms readers with a sense of vital energy, often lost due to burnout, compassion fatigue, and microaggressions. Audiences curious about navigating the intersection between feminism and daily life, intellectualism, poetry, and activism will love this title.
A titillating, insightful essay collection. This standout title will attract both fans of literary nonfiction and readers interested in performance or sexuality studies. Those looking for other bold, witty essays may also enjoy Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby.
An empathetic, beautifully narrated audio that details a heartbreaking tragedy complicated by social media and a politicized law-enforcement system.
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Planting Our World
Recommended for larger collections where Sam Kean’s books are in demand or where there is interest in popular nonfiction about ecology and climate change.
Admirers of Ackerman’s previous birding books and fans of our feathered friends will relish this foray into the secretive lives of owls. This is an easy listen that gains strength as it progresses, without technical jargon bogging it down.
An informative and enjoyable listen, interweaving Danovich’s personal experiences with entertaining details about historical and current issues in the world of chickens.
An upsetting but ultimately hopeful look at how citizen scientists can effect positive change in the natural world.
This audio will interest listeners seeking well-researched, issue-oriented nature nonfiction. A worthwhile purchase for most libraries, but the appeal is more niche than universal.
Craig’s infectious passion for birding, racial equity, and environmental activism are conveyed with joy and sensitivity. An exuberant memoir that is recommended for all collections.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking accessible, engaging nonfiction about a topic that shapes society’s infrastructure and architecture much more than one may think. Recommended for fans of persuasive political writing presented as narrative nonfiction.
Kennedy’s lucid presentation makes for an accessible and compelling listen. Pair with Timothy C. Winegard’s The Mosquito.
Ideal for internet-culture aficionados as well as listeners interested in insider peeks at dot-com businesses of the recent past.
This thorough nonfiction title is recommended for those who have found works by Jared Diamond, Clive Ponting, or Brian Fagan to be enlightening. A hefty but significant addition to any library’s collection on science, climatology, or history.
While Seamans strives to make this book accessible to all readers, equine enthusiasts and horse owners will benefit most from its content.
One of the most thoroughly researched portraits to date of poverty in often forgotten and neglected areas of the United States. Purchase for behavioral and social science collections.
Only partially successful as a stand-alone read. An optional purchase for public and academic libraries.
This book offers a plethora of captivating details. Perfect for volcano junkies, those interested in earth sciences and history, or readers seeking white-knuckle mountain adventure.
A timely and thought-provoking collection of feminist essays, which shows how far society has come and how much work is left to do to obtain true gender equality.
Vivid descriptions of climbs and conditions are thoughtfully paired with the author’s growth as a sportsman and a person. Highly recommended for readers of memoirs, sports narratives, and outdoor adventures.
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The Voyage of Sorcerer II: The Expedition That Unlocked the Secrets of the Ocean’s Microbiome
This well-organized narrative of exploration and scientific discovery details the work of an important global science endeavor and brings together the topics of travel, microbiology, and sailing. It efficiently covers a vast amount of time, territory, and work.
Hope and determination in the face of all odds drive this engrossing book. Readers who have undertaken caretaking responsibilities for loved ones will find much to relate to in this honest depiction.
Especially well-suited for women seeking validation regarding the daily labors of love, or those seeking another source of political writing about the division of labor following Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play. Ideal for libraries that house Benjamin’s first two installments, as well as those where titles regarding women’s rights and injustices are needed.
An accessible, informative, instructive, and adroit analysis of the forces that are shaping choices and defining technology’s future promises. For policymakers, this is an essential read.
An essential read for anyone interested in any aspect of antiracism or diversity, equity, and inclusion, or who generally wants to understand the current climate for Jewish people.
Will likely appeal to general readers. It belongs in all social and behavioral sciences collections.
Readers will likely be engrossed by this book’s details and the colors showcased in its breathtaking photographs and illustrations, which may also be unnerving to some. An essential addition for academic libraries and natural sciences collections.
A beautifully descriptive, lyrical immersion in the natural world that’s coupled with a detective story, reminiscent of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. Will likely appeal to readers interested in natural history, ecology, and pollinators.
Wolf’s humorous writing and the striking color photographs throughout this guide make it a standout. All birders, from novices to the ones who’ve been observing and identifying birds their whole lives, can benefit from this title.
Readers interested in science, journalism history, and women’s studies will find inspiration in learning more about these talented pioneers.
An intimate, moving narrative peppered with harsh statistics, love, angst, and the author’s own admirable vulnerability.
To aid readers, there are a 23-page glossary of terms and a nine-page alphabetical index. Recommended for general or school libraries.
While the scientific lingo can feel a little overwhelming at times, readers who persist through to the end will likely find themselves enlightened and eager to listen and learn.
King’s engaging narrative exposes the maneuvering of lumber companies that plundered redwood forests for decades, with the collusion of powerful individuals in politics, academia, and civil service.
The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds
Readers won’t find a livelier celebration of Einstein’s work and life. A great recommendation for teens and adults alike.
Fans of Jaws and “Shark Week” will love this book, but it’s also a compelling read for anyone interested in oceans, wildlife, conservation, or scientific adventures. An excellent title for readers who’ve ever been at the ocean’s edge and wondered what was out there.
This book urges readers to consider that there are already solutions to the world’s water crisis, though humankind may not have the political, social, and cultural will to implement those solutions. Highly recommended for all libraries.
This impressively researched work with engaging narration is perfect for libraries with patrons interested in science, history, climate change, and ecology.
An important, if dryly narrated, account of humans as accidental and purposeful animals of environmental extinction. Recommended for fans of environmental histories and scholars of the same.
All workers, as well as TV and movie buffs, can appreciate this well-told book of essays about labor in Hollywood.
Waldman’s fun guide brings together a fascinating cast of experts to help readers discover the real-life influences behind science-fiction movies and TV shows.
A heartfelt and moving book for listeners who enjoy animal stories and insights into connections between humans and animals.
Hagerty’s illuminating account provides a fascinating and deeply moving glimpse into how anthropologists’ use of forensic methods has changed the ways in which research is conducted in the field.
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Poverty, by America
Although the message may not be welcomed by all, this thought-provoking book delivers. Recommended for all audio collections.
For non-academic audiences curious about and empathetic toward the deeply personal consequences of entrenched poverty.
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The Little Book of Exoplanets
Recommended for readers who appreciate astronomy or are intrigued by the possibility of life on other planets.
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