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Highly recommended for anyone interested in academia in present-day China. Readers interested in memoirs about life in contemporary China should also consider Cai Chongda’s Vessel.
While Bruce Lee feels like a natural focus for a book on start-ups in the United States, sometimes the focus on what Lee’s philosophy offers to aspiring entrepreneurs gets lost, and this title becomes more of a biography than a business book.
Based on extensive archival research, this timely account of the John Birch Society is essential for readers interested in U.S. political history and far-right extremism.
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The Elephants of Thula Thula
Malby-Anthony brings Thula Thula and its inhabitants--humans and animals--to the forefront in this beautifully descriptive work that demonstrates the importance of protecting wildlife and their natural habitats while sharing their space with tourists.
Anachronistic tales throughout and Bellamy’s sometimes overly simplistic lessons and advice take away from the book’s allure. This title is best to give to his fans, especially those who grew up watching him.
Looking to celebrate World Poetry Day, National Poetry Month in April, or hoping to update your poetry collection? Take a look at this display shelf.
For libraries wishing to expand their cookbook collection with healthy and allergy-free focused works, this is a good choice, and DeVaux’s many Instagram fans will be looking for it.
Desirable for Cavallari fans and those looking for healthy or gluten-free options. Purchase where there is interest.
Whether one decides to make the Sanderson Sister Sour (based on the 1993 classic film Hocus Pocus), the Apple Mac-Tini, the Salt-n-Pepa Lemonade, the Pumps (inspired by Marty McFly’s sneakers in Back to the Future 2), or the Yabba Dabba Doo (a Flintstones Push Up drink), readers won’t be disappointed by the ’90s nostalgia the book evokes alongside top-notch drink-making techniques.
Detailed instructions and tantalizing recipes make this an excellent book for those wanting to incorporate plant-based options in Vietnamese cooking.
A gorgeous and helpful resource for anyone just starting out with cheese boards that takes readers from basic prep to boards or grazing tables, with all of the necessary steps in between.
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LEON Big Salads
A diversity of recipes with big flavor and vibrant energy will make this a hit with library patrons.
Although Twitty’s latest is rather uneven, it is enhanced by his engaging narration. Share with listeners looking for an original analysis of food and cultural history.
Essential for those interested in the history of colonialism, specifically the relationship depicted in this book.
Readers interested in Civil War and American history should find something new in this title to enjoy.
It is an essential read for academics, students of the natural sciences, and readers concerned about the environment.
Honest and raw, this book serves a slice of an inspiring life that reminds readers to keep trying. Williams’s story will likely appeal to readers interested in music, poetry, literature, or mental health.
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Twist: An American Girl
Bertei’s childhood is harrowing, and her memoir does not hold back on the details, which are horrific at times. But the author sounds her voice loudly in this book, and her sense of self is captured throughout the pages. The end result is likely to captivate readers.
Will likely appeal to and attract many sports fans and general readers. Highly recommended for public libraries and collections with a sports emphasis.
This is an eye-opening exploration and essential reading for readers interested in pop or queer culture.
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Bad Mormon: A Memoir
Recommended for fans of the show, of course. This memoir will also appeal to readers who enjoy reading about women successfully navigating adulthood and motherhood.
Mewshaw’s account, especially of Greene’s last years, is moving and perceptive. This lovely book can be read alongside Richard Greene’s The Unquiet Englishman: A Life of Graham Greene.
This well-written, well-researched book portrays a central figure who never quite emerges from her shroud of legend.
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Third Girl from the Left
A deeply personal, emotionally wrenching memoir and eyewitness account of the AIDS pandemic.
The Multiracial Promise: Harold Washington’s Chicago and the Democratic Struggle in Reagan’s America
A well written narrative that will engage many readers, especially scholars, activists, and fans of political histories.
This study belongs in social behavioral sciences collections. Ideal for scholars and general readers interested in this current, relevant, and much debated topic. Readers may want to pair this title with Jill Leovy’s Ghettoside, which examines the critical differences between murder investigations of Black victims vs. white ones.
Highly recommended for readers interested in Australia, its history, its First Nations peoples, and cross-cultural relationships.
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Paris: The Memoir
Hilton’s fans and supporters, along with readers interested in pop culture and books by celebrities, might request this one.
Nikolidakis’s story is difficult to hear, but she leaves listeners with a message of positivity and redemption. An uplifting story that speaks to her bravery while providing hope that it is possible to find strength in oneself without turning to self-destructive coping mechanisms.
Ideal for those interested in descriptive, insightful stories about what it is like to not quite fit in anywhere, to inhabit many spaces at once, and to be challenged with the formation of one’s own identity in a sometimes chaotic and contradictory environment.
The subject matter might appeal only to a limited audience of strict cinephiles, but McEwen’s sentimental devotion is both noteworthy and impressive in this entertaining work.
Some readers will enjoy the author’s free-ranging, exuberant style. For others, there are more traditional treatments of Beethoven in books such as Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph by Jan Swafford and Beethoven: The Man Revealed by John Suchet.
Barber knew everybody in his milieu, and this book reflects that. Scholars will devour this exceptional study, but any music lover will benefit from reading it.
Spiced with fascinating stories, this book provides a valuable personal insight into the heyday of ’80s electropop that will appeal to general readers.
Pink Floyd fans will enjoy this handsome collection of rare and mostly previously unseen photos of the band during their 1972–75 tours.
A sympathetic, extensively researched biography of an often-neglected swing-era pioneer that jazz fans will find compelling.
This is an immensely informative book and a beneficial entry point into understanding this religious tradition.
Well-researched with extensive footnotes and bibliography. For history buffs who can’t get enough of this stuff.
For fans of The Dark Side of the Moon, this book is especially welcome. Those not familiar with Pink Floyd or this particular venture will still likely appreciate the well-researched and swiftly flowing tale that combines musical intricacies with cultural context.
The bulk of the book is comprised of a detailed catalogue of 1,880 soundies, their production and casting notes, and more. Very much a specialty book best suited for music aficionados, not general readers.
The precise, descriptive, and objective prose contrasts with the AIA Guide to New York City’s frequently arch comments. For all readers interested in New York’s built environment.
Lucid and compelling, Ehrman challenges readers to encounter the ancient Book of Revelation once again. This title makes it worthwhile.
With so many overlapping narratives and meanderings, this crowdsourced mélange lacks a throughline to the main man. However, it will send Russell’s fans to their hi-fis to give his music another listen.
A disturbing read at times, but an important one, especially given the growth of the white supremacy movement in this era.
Often repetitive, but nevertheless an immersing and compelling read about a renowned Hollywood family.
People interested in critical race theory and Christians concerned about faith integration and social justice will find this book to be very helpful.
A gold mine for researchers seeking data on crimes. The price should not deter libraries that have strong criminal justice and sociology collections as well as legal libraries. For those libraries that have the previous editions, this update is a must.
Will be of interest to graduate students, teaching graduate assistants, researchers, and faculty. Due to its lack of an index, traditional nonfiction and professional collections might benefit more than a traditional reference section.
Extremely thorough and engagingly written, this title is an excellent historical reference for readers and students of the occult and witchcraft.
This is an utterly charming title that delivers a sense of place with its beauty and narrative, but its wow factor comes from Bullock-Prado’s recipes, which are pure Vermont.
Hazan’s point of view is simple, comforting, and helpful for those in need of some talk therapy, with the added bonus of baked goods.
A detailed look at multidisciplinary teams working to revolutionize medicine; for readers interested in personal health, the health care industry, or imagining a healthier future.
This is not the first canning book one should add to the collection (see the books from Ball for that), but it could very well be the gateway book that starts readers down a path of preserving.
Fans of Apfelbaum’s popular blog Busy in Brooklyn already know this is a must-have cookbook for kosher kitchens, but it’s also a breath of fresh air for cooks looking for big flavors and a fun voice.
Will likely appeal to graduate students, professionals, and think tanks interested in all aspects of the health care system.
A witty and informative examination of several alternative health-care practices in the United States that indicts both pseudo-healers and unsuccessful efforts to regulate them.
This ultimately hopeful memoir, with the natural world seamlessly woven throughout, will appeal to gardeners, natural history buffs, and those who relish natural history–framed memoirs like Margaret Renkl’s Late Migrations and Meredith May’s The Honey Bus.
Readers interested in 19th-century American history, immigration, and legal history will find much to enjoy in this title.
Readers seeking an honest portrayal of one gay man’s voyage in the masculine imaginary will find a rich source of companionship.
A solid analysis of one of the world’s most notorious war criminals. A recommended purchase for collections where related titles circulate well.
Although the ending is a little too simplistic, this book could spark debate in university classrooms or at dinner tables, where the abundance of celebrities and celebrity podcasts suits U.S. tastes as much as apple pie.
With extensive notes, a bibliography, an index, and helpful genealogical trees, this snapshot of history is one to savor.
An essential listen that should be a part of every collection. Burnham’s message that a true reckoning with the past can only happen with the help of informed, justice-minded citizens resonates.
A fun listen for those interested in cryptozoology and a unique companion for travelers looking for adventures (translation: cryptid festivals), as all states are represented.
Tamkin’s conclusion that Jews are so diverse that they cannot be categorized, and in fact, there are no “bad Jews,” resonates. While her study could have benefited from a deeper, more scholarly approach, this work should ignite conversations on both sides of the aisle.
An eye-opening exposé that encourages action and support for those experiencing substance-use disorder.
Freedland’s passion for Vrba’s story of courage and humanity shines throughout this incredible production.
A gripping and thought-provoking study of adoption, identity, and the challenging ways in which culture, politics, and economics intersect.
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Fen, Bog, and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis
It is a real pleasure to hear Zackman reading Proulx’s perfect prose. This beautifully rendered audio with its climate-change warning should find a place in most public libraries.
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Bibi: My Story
Patrons interested in modern Middle Eastern history, the back channels of diplomacy and negotiations, and the life of Israel’s longest-serving prime minister will be riveted by this audio presentation.
History buffs who are interested in a comprehensive statistical analysis of the numbers of Jewish soldiers who fought in the Civil War and their personal stories, both factual and legendary, will find much to ponder here.
An uplifting and humorous memoir that should resonate with patrons. Share with fans of Delia Ephron’s Left on Tenth or Kelsey Miller’s Big Girl.
Propulsively narrated by Fliakos, Greenburg’s book tells a crypto true-crime story, and also critiques the complexities of financial privacy in the digital age.
Followers of the Lindbergh kidnapping and O.J. Simpson trial will relish this story of an unsolved crime still open on the books.
This title will appeal to activists but is also recommended for anyone who values making spaces and life more inclusive. Wong’s memoir, which so effectively highlights the need for accessibility, is an essential audio purchase.
Bremmer and Jennings capture the larger-than-life, often frenetic spirit of this feminist trailblazer who pushed back against social norms to try to thrive professionally and personally; her story should inspire all those who continue to fight gender bias and homophobia today.
Despite McCormick’s engaging performance, this dense book may bog some listeners down. An enlightening addition to music history and Black history collections, although the print edition better reveals the breadth of Gaddy’s research.
PREMIUM
Drinking Games: A Memoir
A deeply personal, highly relevant memoir that details the challenges and hard-won success of a woman who has chosen sobriety.
Graeber’s intriguing final work will have listeners wondering if the pirates of Madagascar established something revolutionary. Did their society experiment with ideas that would later be discussed in European salons? An excellent and thought-provoking addition to large public library and academic collections, but possibly too scholarly for smaller public libraries.
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Stay True: A Memoir
A deeply emotional memoir and an elegant tribute to an enduring friendship that was brutally cut short. Hsu’s narration shines just ahead of his brilliant writing. Recommended for public libraries.
An excellent choice for both history buffs and listeners who are interested in feminist history and the lives of women rulers.
This nail-biting account of a double-homicide cold case is still in the news today. An excellent addition to any true-crime collection.
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France: An Adventure History
Between Lawrence’s excellent narration and Robb’s appealing and informative writing, listeners are in for an audio treat. A recommended purchase for all public library collections.
A heartfelt memoir that addresses the importance of artistic expression and never taking life for granted. This work will have wide appeal, not just for those who love tattooing and the arts.
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