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The First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn’t Supposed To Win

Eye-opening reading for horse racing fans. Will also likely appeal to readers interested in sports history in post–Civil War America.
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Defectors: How the Illicit Flight of Soviet Citizens Built the Borders of the Cold War World

This diplomatic history is dense and detailed. Best suited for academic libraries with collections in modern European history.
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Feel My Big Guitar: Prince and the Sound He Helped Create

Prince fans and others interested in popular music will find much to love and ponder in this engaging collection.
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Wonder Boy: Tony Hsieh, Zappos, and the Myth of Happiness in Silicon Valley

Recommended for business collections and to those considering entrepreneurship or applying Hsieh’s business philosophy.
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Tiny Joys: A Guide to Embracing Your Inner Coastal Grandmother

This beautifully illustrated book is a fun read, but it may not be suitable for library purchase.
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1000 Vampires on Screen, Vol 1: A–J

Libraries with strong film and horror sections will find this irresistible two-volume reference an essential purchase.
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The Reference Shelf: Representative American Speeches, 2021–2022

A solid and unbiased source of primary documents on the most contentious political challenges facing the nation. For readers at all levels, especially high schoolers and undergrads.
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The One Thing You Need To Know: 21 Key Scientific Concepts of the 21st Century

To aid readers, there are a 23-page glossary of terms and a nine-page alphabetical index. Recommended for general or school libraries.
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In a Flight of Starlings: The Wonders of Complex Systems

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.
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The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods

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.

Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark

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.

The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future

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.

The Elissas: Three Girls, One Fate, and the Deadly Secrets of Suburbia

An intimate, moving narrative peppered with harsh statistics, love, angst, and the author’s own admirable vulnerability.
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The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar

The book explores nearly every aspect and example of Black horror cinema, from recurring one-dimensional archetypes to surgical dissections of relevant films, but its overall message resonates. Black voices and creatives in cinema have made strides in representation, but there is clearly more work to do.

Promises of Gold

Seemingly tailor-made for audio, this powerful book is a must-purchase. Olivarez’s invitation to share moments of his history, culture, love, and joy is wholly affecting.
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They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us

Abdurraqib is one of the preeminent cultural critics of our time, and his insightful essays give listeners much to consider, so long as the narration style works for them.
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A Guest at the Feast: Essays

This absorbing collection, so intimately told, is an excellent choice for any library seeking to expand on its religious and social commentary. Tóibín’s fans will want to dig in.
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What You Are Now

A play that questions and affirms the power of trauma, with mixed results in audio.
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The Tribe: Portraits of Cuba

Although some of the promises of the revolution did not materialize, these stories of human resilience and ingenuity provide hope for the future. Share with listeners seeking authentic stories of Cuban life; a great fit for fans of Anthony DePalma’s The Cubans or Leila Guerriero’s Cuba on the Verge.
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The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop

This well-produced, essential account of hip-hop music and culture will appeal to the genre’s many fans, as well as listeners who enjoy popular culture and oral history.

Great Short Books: A Year of Reading—Briefly

Anyone looking to revisit classics or broaden their reading interests will treasure Ojo’s and Nixon’s brilliant performances and Davis’s curated list of outstanding short fiction.
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Romaine Wasn’t Built in a Day: The Delightful History of Food Language

This deliciously fast-paced nonfiction audio will appeal to foodies, history buffs, and lingua-phile listeners alike.
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Continuity

A climate-charged spoof of filmmaking superficiality that solidly entertains but doesn’t quite soar. Directed in its excellent audio format by Anna Lyse Erikson and part of L.A. Theatre Works’ “Relativity Series” of science-themed plays.
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All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

Bringley brings emotional depth to his experiences, struggling to heal from his brother’s death and immersing himself in the museum’s beauty. Despite minor quibbles, this audio should find a welcome home in most audio collections.

Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time

This audiobook is an easy score worth the ticket price and a special treat for those yearning for bygone-era baseball or 1990s nostalgia.
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The Beat, the Scene, the Sound: A DJ’s Journey Through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City

Hardcore house music fanatics will enjoy this book’s discussions on various clubs, drum machines, and acetates. Give it to readers who fondly remember the genre.
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All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart

Shea’s matter-of-fact journalistic style prevents sensationalism from overtaking this study of the Mamas & the Papas’ powerful influence and importance.
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The Last Ride of the Pony Express: My 2,000-Mile Horseback Journey into the Old West

Will appeal to lovers of U.S. history and horses.

Critical Insights: A Raisin in the Sun

While similar guides to A Raisin in the Sun were published in 1998 and 2001, this carefully considered resource is a great one to have on hand.
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Freedom To Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People—and Olympic Gold

Much more than a book about hockey. Will appeal to hockey fans and readers interested in the relationship between sports and patriotism.
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The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis

Often insightful and rewarding in its commentary on the Victorian roots of evangelical Christian ideas, this book could confront current issues a bit more strongly.
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A Place for Us: A Memoir

A good and recommended addition to memoir collections.
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Jewish Sunday Schools: Teaching Religion in Nineteenth-Century America

This title offers a window into the formation of the American Jewish community. A very well-researched book of interest to anyone who ever attended or sent their child to a Jewish Sunday school.

A Man of Much Importance: The Art and Life of Terrence McNally

Highly recommended for all libraries with drama sections.
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Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson

Recommended for tennis fans and readers interested in race.
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Punk Revolution!: An Oral History of Punk Rock Politics and Activism

Malkin’s book will be of interest to many, but it is not the sweeping, nuanced history that punk deserves.
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Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood

All workers, as well as TV and movie buffs, can appreciate this well-told book of essays about labor in Hollywood.
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Out There: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Film and TV

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.
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Nonconformers: A New History of Self-Taught Artists

This useful volume is an important entry point to a more inclusive and accessible art world.

Vermeer

Heavily illustrated with images of the paintings, pictured both in full and in magnified detail, this catalogue is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind. One of the most comprehensive studies of Vermeer in years, worthy of any art history collection.
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Punk Art History: Artworks from the European No Future Generation

Some of the heavily theoretical art-historical language might be impenetrable to lay readers, but Skov also describes incendiary punk artworks in vivid detail and with an eye for humor. The book is equally for scholars and for punk kids in cities with DIY music scenes.
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Dark Days: Fugitive Essays

Readers interested in Black history, community traditions, self-awareness, and the works of Toni Morrison will enjoy Reeves’s first essay collection, as will those searching for a unique voice to help make sense of today’s chaotic world.
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Twentieth-Century Man: The Wild Life of Peter Beard

Overall, Beard’s life reads like the adventure it was. Recommended for both general interest readers and photography enthusiasts.
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Diva

A well-designed and attractive book that skims only the surface.
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American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church

Heartfelt, incisive, and worthy of thoughtful consideration.

The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game

Baseball and sports lovers will likely forever revere and quote this book. It belongs in all general and many academic libraries.
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The Monkees: Made in Hollywood

This work ably demonstrates how the well-oiled music machine in Los Angeles scored a short-lived megahit with their American answer to Beatlemania.
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Searching for Agabus: Embracing Authenticity and Finding Your Way to You

Recommended for all popular devotional collections.

The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf

A wonderful conflation of all that is theological and spiritual with the art of bread making. Best for ministers, parish leaders, and bread makers.
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All You Need Is HELP

A fun collection of Beatles-related information that adds to the canon. Readers looking to see what extra work the group from Liverpool did outside of their own recordings will find it in this title.

1964: Eyes of the Storm

This beautiful art book serves as a most welcome companion to Beatles scholarship and 1960s culture in general.
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When the British Musical Ruled the World

True buffs of the business and production of musicals will appreciate this book.
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The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage

This helpful overview of ’80s and ’90s action films also ventures into the forgotten subsequent film failures of the far-from-invincible men stars, guiding readers to films to avoid or to reevaluate.
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Ducktails, Drive-Ins, and Broken Hearts: An Unsweetened Look at ’50s Music

A captivating and surprising overview of the 1950s music scene.
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This Is Reggae: My Life in Jamaican Music, from Zap Pow to Bob Marley and the Wailers

Of particular interest to reggae fans; a good addition to large music collections.

I Must Be Dreaming

Truly fascinating, frequently hilarious, and not to be missed.

I Am Stan: A Graphic Biography of the Legendary Stan Lee

Scioli has created the most compelling and layered portrait of Lee to date. A brilliant achievement.
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Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz

An insightful and affectionate biography of an iconic American artist.
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The Library’s Guide to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information

A helpful resource for library board members and LIS students needing basic information, but collection development and public service staff may find that they need more information in today’s highly politicized climate.
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Combating Online Health Misinformation: A Professional’s Guide to Helping the Public

A well-researched and useful resource for librarians providing health and medical information to the public.
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To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back

A thought-provoking read for anyone who buys or wears clothes. A recommended addition to collections.
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A Splash of Soy: Everyday Food from Asia

A recommended resource for those looking to broaden their Asian cooking chops without focusing on a specific cuisine or region.
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Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea: Asian Inspired, Southern Style

Keng’s first cookbook is recommended for all libraries, especially those with regional interest.
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Veggie Burgers Every Which Way, Second Edition: Fresh, Flavorful, and Healthy Plant-Based Burgers—Plus Toppings, Sides, Buns, and More

Just in time for the summer BBQ season, this welcome new edition will delight with a diversity of ingredients and flavors that can’t be found in grocery-store veggie burgers.
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50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the United States Through Pie

Whether one bakes from it or merely reads it, Fong’s cookbook debut is a treat and a worthy addition to cooking collections.
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Flavor Kitchen: Vibrant Recipes with Creative Twists

With charming anecdotes and vibrant photography, this cookbook is a beautiful feast for the eyes that will help cooks create a bountiful feast for their stomachs.
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Southern Lights: Easier, Lighter, and Better-for-You Recipes from the South

Give this to readers who enjoy fresh takes on cooking. Recommended for all libraries.
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Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine

Fans of the restaurant will enjoy learning about Alikhani’s personal journey from home cook in Iran to restauranteur in New York City and will delight in bringing her philosophy home with her authentic recipes.
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Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Most relevant for readers in recovery or who are interested in sobriety, but also a revealing read for daters and nondrinkers in general.
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The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight

This informative and engaging memoir will appeal to readers who like to be entertained as they broaden their awareness of disability and others’ lives.
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Revolutionary Feminists: The Women’s Liberation Movement in Seattle

Recommended for readers with an interest in political science, U.S. history, and feminist or diversity studies.
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Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer

Fans of true crime will relish this book. A good read-alike is I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara.
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Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better

A fascinating exploration of technology and policy in the U.S., which will likely resonate with public-sector technologists.
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The Con Queen of Hollywood: The Hunt for an Evil Genius

A chilling study of deception and evil.

Owner of a Lonely Heart: A Memoir

Nguyen’s honesty and vulnerability will captivate readers instantly. Highly recommended for all libraries.

I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World

Will likely appeal to high school students and adults interested in pharmacology, treatment options for mental illness, and psychedelic drugs.
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Sufferah: The Memoir of a Brixton Reggae-Head

Readers will be drawn to Wheatle’s exquisite prose, and lovers of music will appreciate how reggae brings light during difficult times.

The Age of Insurrection: The Radical Right’s Assault on American Democracy

Equal parts enlightening and terrifying, this is imperative reading for anyone in the United States.
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Your Future Self: How To Make Tomorrow Better Today

A comprehensive and mindful discussion of decision making that’s designed to benefit readers’ current and future selves. Recommended for libraries where there is interest in psychology or self-help.
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The Uranium Club: Unearthing the Lost Relics of the Nazi Nuclear Program

This original and engaging take on military history will fascinate readers of popular science.
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Write It All Down: How To Put Your Life on the Page

Recommended especially for novice writers interested in memoirs.
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To Her Credit: Historic Achievements—and the Women Who Actually Made Them Happen

With references, notes and an index, plus beautiful illustrations, this book would be perfect for high school or first- or second-year college students seeking a well-rounded view of history. An inspiring read.

Crushed: How Student Debt Has Impaired a Generation and What To Do About It

This exceptional title will likely appeal to readers interested in education, social science, and the elimination of student-loan debt.
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The Way of the Fearless Writer: Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life

Readers and writers comfortable with the style and tone of Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way will be drawn to this book.
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Live To See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty

For non-academic audiences curious about and empathetic toward the deeply personal consequences of entrenched poverty.
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A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

A worthy update to any Poe or biography collection, sure to attract listeners who might bypass something headier.
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Bang Bang Crash: A Memoir

Recommended for fans of Dave Grohl’s The Storyteller or Carrie Brownstein’s Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl.
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OCME: Life in America’s Top Forensic Medical Center

This audiobook is a winner for patrons who enjoy medical nonfiction and true crime or are interested in medical forensics. Narrator Barr makes listeners want to hear more.

Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America

This impressively researched work with engaging narration is perfect for libraries with patrons interested in science, history, climate change, and ecology.
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Code Gray: Death, Life, and Uncertainty in the ER

Told with candor and compassion, this well-narrated book should not be missed by anyone who is interested in the ethics and the real-life experiences of medical personnel.
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The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine

Through these stories, listeners will learn not only about the monetary cost of medical care but the human cost as well. With facts and heart, this is a timely book that showcases the realities of a system in crisis.
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Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America

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.
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The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality

A heartfelt and moving book for listeners who enjoy animal stories and insights into connections between humans and animals.
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1000 Vampires on Screen, Vol. 2: K–Z

Horror fans will find this two-volume set irresistible.

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Ode to Hip-Hop: 50 Albums That Define 50 Years of Trailblazing Music

A useful reference for hip-hop fans and music streaming enthusiasts.
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Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television

An enjoyable look at a key era in youth representation on television.
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Creating the Canon: Composition, Controversy, and the Authority of the New Testament

Readers of the New Testament will find this book to be both intriguing and informative.
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The Modern Maverick: Why Writing Your Own Rules Is Better for You, Your Business and the World

Recommended for readers who are looking to make quality-of-life adjustments in their professional and personal lives.
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Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking

This refreshing guide to zero-waste cooking invites readers to bring what they have to the pot to create unique and flavorful recipes.
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