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A highly readable popular science investigation of sex and gender, rich with “did you know” moments for those who love the extraordinariness of nature and human bodies.
An urgent treatment of a crisis in progress, lengthy and dense but accessible to lay readers. This is for anyone interested in sustainable water use, which ought to be everyone.
Codling and Roberts briskly cover technological advances, trends, internal politics, and formula rule changes in a book for Formula 1 fans who want up-to-date information with some historical context.
Seasoned cinephiles and viewers new to global film will find this a delightful guide to famous titles and obscure treasures.
Kwan’s beautifully written memoir offers thoughtful insights into the film industry and the era; it’s a must-read for film enthusiasts.
Writing a balanced but heartfelt account that general readers will find riveting, Sheff characterizes Ono as a strong, brilliant, hard-working experimental artist and musician who battled racism and sexism in a largely solitary life.
Though these actors are mostly unknown today, movie mavens will lap up Wagner’s book. This is Hollywood Babylon for “B” movie stars.
An enthusiastic and emotional account of how personal lives and a fandom community can entwine. Potential readers should know that while the authors convey much love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the amount of content focusing on the TV show is relatively small, resulting in a book more likely to satisfy fans of the podcast specifically than Buffy fans in general.
This book should have broad appeal, thanks to its previously unsung World War II Resistance spy heroine and the rich details of her exploits, making it ideal for fans of espionage and strong narrative nonfiction that reads like a compelling novel.
This volume is a masterclass in historical writing and an essential read filled with factual rigor to illuminate one of the United States’ most transformative periods.
Suitable for academic and general audiences interested in firefighter culture, Indigenous history, and ecological and climate issues.
Jiménez’s story is one of transformation that is more than personal; it reaches the character of the United States and its faulty domestic and foreign policies and practices that fuel the ongoing immigration crisis. This is for readers who remain interested in America as an equitable, inclusive community of diverse backgrounds, classes, faiths, genders, races and immigrants.
Based on extensive research (letters, diaries, archives, interviews with the subjects’ friends and relatives, even an interview with the one living pilot, age 105), Aikman richly details the stories of these dauntless women.
For lovers of personalized essays with a journalistic bent, this essay collection is not one to miss.
Readers interested in studies of enslavement in the United States and American antebellum and maritime history will enjoy this book.
A masterclass in historical analysis, skillfully demonstrating that charisma is not about the person, but about the ever-changing needs of the societies that embrace them.
A relatively little-known account of prewar efforts to reach a consensus. This engaging volume has impeccable research and is recommended for anyone who enjoys U.S. history, notably the Civil War, and American politics.
This blend of maritime, cultural, and environmental history will resonate with historians and other specialists.
Inspiring and satisfying, even though Goh ultimately comes to no definite conclusion as to her meaning in life. This is a unique, can’t-miss title.
With its richly detailed historical context, this biography will entertain readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Cold War era.
This compelling book challenges readers to reconsider the role of international alliances in shaping the United States’ independence.
This is an essential and unique memoir that should be read by those wanting a better understanding of military families’ difficulties and the ramifications of sending loved ones to war. Collections with PTSD memoirs should also consider this work.
Each chapter of this memoir brings the flavor, from comforting memories to spicy encounters and sour experiences, that will make readers hungry for more.
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Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II
Readers interested in World War II naval history will find much to enjoy in this title.
Full of epiphanies and scientific truths, this expose of Johnson and Johnson’s ubiquitous reach is a must-read.
This book glides through the complex, networked entanglements of power that are the infrastructure of our existence in space and time among computational devices designed to foster certain types of belonging.
This book will appeal to those with backgrounds in music and medicine and listeners curious about music’s effects on health.
A sensitively narrated account, providing a window into the toll addiction takes and how it is possible to come out on the other side. Listeners will connect to Hoppe’s story of simultaneously longing for and losing control.
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The Secret Painter
Reporting about outsider art is usually told from a third-person perspective, often ending up clinical, cold, and distant. This book’s first-person narrative skillfully avoids this, as the author’s discoveries about himself go hand-in-hand with discoveries about his uncle.
An introspective examination of the biographer’s craft that interrogates how a Marshall’s vocation has shaped her memories of the past. A writer’s memoir for those who enjoyed Colm Tóibín’s A Guest at the Feast.
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Goat-Footed Gods
Assured and succinct, Driskell articulates a personal philosophy of life that, while tending toward pessimism, might still envision “the thought that everything / will be okay wrestling down / the thought that it won’t.”
This fascinating book will be a hit among music fans and students of popular culture at public and academic libraries.
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Literature for the People: How the Pioneering Macmillan Brothers Built a Publishing Powerhouse
For all readers curious about the eventful lives and times of two tenacious brothers who brought real change to the publishing industry.
Ideal for fans of 1970s TV, Stewart’s enjoyable and thought-provoking essays will give Columbo fans an additional excuse to rewatch old episodes.
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Still Water Carving Light: Poems
These lyrics read like elegies, homages to those gone now or those who might go before us.
Santopietro has amassed a large amount of research and interviews into a compelling and flowing narrative, while photos with fashion commentary by designer Banks enlighten the text.
A fascinating story of early Black America and the resulting generations of a family that came to prominence.
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Black Girls and How We Fail Them
There are times throughout each chapter where Halliday’s writing becomes repetitive. However, her message is loud and clear. Suggest this book to parents of Black girls as well as anyone who educates, works with, and engages with them.
A compelling tale of one man’s struggle against nature and himself, conveying the immense personal satisfaction to be gained if one steps off the beaten track.
Beautifully written and thoroughly absorbing, Goodman’s book is a must-read, particularly for those interested in lesser known aspects of World War II history.
This business self-improvement guide will help negotiators at all skill levels to learn from their mistakes.
Mlotek’s multifaceted account of marriage and divorce is a modern social examination more than a personal story.
Sturm’s advice on bridge-building and reimagination can help leaders in their work. Dense with examples and advice, the book includes thoughtful, critical responses from Goodwin Liu, Freeman Hrabowski, and Anurima Bhargava to balance Sturm’s own viewpoint as a white person.
A stirring book that will be of interest to readers of memoirs about mental health or Jewish life, but also relevant to clinicians seeking a patient’s perspective.
This book is far more than a yoga book. It’s chock-full of historical information from key yoga texts and traditions, designed to increase a sense of stewardship for people’s individual and distinctive bodies, the land around them, and their communities. Give to fans of Jessamyn Stanley’s Every Body Yoga and Kathryn Budig’s Aim True. This title also makes a wonderful choice for activists and advocates.
An incisive indictment of the banana industry, recommended for readers interested in the public health sciences, ecology, agriculture, workers’ rights, and environmental activism.
Whether exposing his favorite guilty-pleasure Little Debbie treat or the meals he won’t ever return to, Brown writes like he cooks (and judges cooking competitions), with confidence punched up with a shake of the curmudgeon and an extra dash of comedy.
This is an engaging listen with its premise neatly laid out, organized into easily consumable chunks, and delivered with tight narration. Howes’s work fills a gap in most library collections, and the audio could be a draw for fans of history podcasts.
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Anima: A Wild Pastoral
Narrator Pela skillfully conveys Kassabova’s vivid account of the harsh realities of mountain life and the impact of limited government subsidies and restricted grazing rights on Bulgaria’s shepherding population. A thoughtful account of a changing way of life.
Lewis’s work gives listeners a starting point to assess how visual stereotyping in the U.S. continues to shape views of the Other. Her rich account is well documented and draws on the work of Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois alongside Toni Morrison and critical race theorists who contend that visual persuasion became a normalizing strategy to make the United States a place where racial injustice thrived.
Though some listeners might wish for more hard evidence to back up the author’s accounts of the inexplicable, Milford’s debut memoir will appeal to fans of the paranormal and those seeking alternate lenses for approaching unexplained phenomena.
Shield’s inspiring and insightful narrative resonates. This fresh conversation will be a valuable addition to any collection focused on gender, personal growth, or aging.
This audiobook is a tale of the past and a cry for the future, urging listeners to appreciate and support these cherished spaces. Whether it’s discussing the unique smells of bookstores or sharing stories of literary spaces, this is a must-listen for anyone who loves books or bookstores.
This audiobook is a superb addition to Montgomery’s rich portfolio of works on the natural world. Both educational and entertaining, it offers listeners a fresh perspective on chickens and highlights the author’s skill in blending science with personal narrative.
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Magically Black and Other Essays
Using humor to address prevailing stereotypes and misconceptions, Walker unfurls a critical perspective on racial disparities in the contemporary world. This is a must-listen for listeners seeking a candid and thought-provoking account of the experiences of a Black father, writer, and educator.
Aduba’s affecting memoir is a testament to resilience, cultural heritage, and self-discovery. This audio will resonate with fans of Orange Is the New Black and those interested in immigrants’ experiences and mother-daughter relationships.
With its blend of investigative journalism and cultural critique, this must-have audiobook will spark timely conversations. A richly told series of essays, essential for those interested in social justice, politics, and the personal narratives of the working-class United States.
A heartbreaking and illuminating listen, laying bare the social and political climate of the time and the lasting impact of a horrifying hate crime.
A thought-provoking collection of poetic gems that will inspire and remind readers of the importance of connecting with the natural world.
A fascinating look at the medical knowledge of animals; this would be a worthy addition to any life sciences collection.
Readers looking for a first-person account of adventure should look to Kagge’s older writings, but this historical overview is an illuminating springboard into deeper, icier waters. A unique blend of travel and history.
A thoughtful and well-researched compilation of unsolved crimes, perfect for any true crime collection. Listeners interested in more of Renner’s work may also want to check out Little, Crazy Children and the forthcoming Scout Camp.
This well-researched work illuminates the deep connections between sexual politics and broader social and political movements. Recommended for social science collections everywhere.
Butler’s debut memoir is an enjoyable tribute to Little House on the Prairie and a testament to the life’s work of a thoroughly likable actor, director, and producer.
Corzo’s command of Spanish adds immediacy and authenticity to this riveting story of how one woman’s wrongful imprisonment ignited a movement to legalize abortion in Argentina and bring worldwide attention to women’s rights.
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Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda
A recommended purchase, perfect for listeners who appreciate sharp humor and social commentary. Whether looking for a quick laugh or an insightful take on current events, this book provides both in abundance.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a self-described “snooty” celebrity memoir that chronicles a year in the kitchen, and in a life. Recommended for fans of Ina Garten’s Be Ready When the Luck Happens and Tom Colicchio’s Why I Cook.
Hoffman’s journey in the French countryside will challenge listeners to consider what being “at home” really means. This captivating work will add flavor to any audio memoir collection.
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A Hell of a Storm: The Battle for Kansas, the End of Compromise, and the Coming of the Civil War
An incisive and adeptly narrated account of how the Kansas-Nebraska Act brought about the rise of the Republican Party, the election of Abraham Lincoln, and a deeply polarized nation into war.
The print version of this exploration of poetry and imagery won the PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry and an NAACP Image Award. This audio is equally impactful and is a must for any poetry or photography collection.
A passionate, precisely narrated account of recent events in Gaza and what it means to be a daughter of Rafah. Alghoul provides listeners with substantive insight into the courage required to keep writing and speaking out.
Library displays highlight the collection and aid readers as they browse and find their next read, view, or listen. To help prompt display ideas and find titles to keep them stocked, LJ offers Display Shelf. Use this list to generate a quick display on the circulation desk or to fill an end-cap. The suggestions also offer RA librarians a handy list of popular titles on a range of high-interest genres and subjects. This list features the thrilling world of Formula 1 racing across fiction and nonfiction titles.
Sanchez is unafraid to share her worst moments in this relatable and inspirational take on overcoming life’s unexpected obstacles.
Despite covering most of the significant bands of the time, Einarson tends to deal with time-worn material and offers few new insights in a book that may seem repetitive to most rock fans.
A treasure for those interested in music and women’s history. The easy-to-read narrative will appeal to a wide variety of readers.
This peek inside what it takes to become a Russian ballet dancer will inspire appreciation for Womack’s dogged determination to achieve her dream.
No matter how familiar readers are with the gospels, the stories Pagels has woven together offer new takes on who Jesus was and what it means to bring facts to faith with clarity and curiosity.
What makes this work different from others in the genre is its balanced approach to demonstrating how faith and belief in God make sense, while examining perspectives from experts with opposing viewpoints. The book’s organizational format makes it easy to follow the complex arguments and effectively highlights the centrality of faith in Christianity. A valuable addition to any library’s religion collection.
Stanfield captures the emergence and evolution of 1960s British blues that will captivate classic rock fans.
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Is This My Final Form?
A must for any contemporary poetry collection, reflecting the dizzying confusion of aging and avoiding plague in the modern era.
The short chapters make this a fast read, and the variety of musicians reckoning with their legacy means that this should have appeal for a broad selection of readers and fans.
Koehler is passionate and persuasive, but this scholarly work will probably appeal primarily to diehard Reeves fans and film students.
This deft and thoughtful anthology of poems about queerness is a strong addition to any library collection.
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