reviews

The surge of interest in fake news in the last decade has prompted an outpouring of research on how the American public interacts with misinformation. This list of suggested resources will appeal to academics, to high school and undergraduate students seeking better methods for engaging with the news, and to general readers. Together, they provide a well-rounded overview of the role of misinformation through history and what readers can do about it today.

LJ’s first memoir preview looks at the trends in this season’s bumper crop of life stories.

These titles focus on voting rights and elections in the United States. They introduce readers to voting and basic civics, and cover major historical events and issues in the struggle for voting rights. 

LJ talks with Justin Tinsley about his new biography It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him.

With increased attention to the needs of sober and sober-curious drinkers, Dry January, and a growing respect for individual dietary restrictions, bartenders and spirit makers alike have taken note of the demand for non-alcoholic cocktails offering the same level of sensory and social experience as their higher proof counterparts. They go by many names, meant to evoke respect and innovation in the drinks and spirits industry: zero-proof, no-proof, alcohol-free, virgin, teetotalers, soft drinks, temperance drinks, neutral, 0% ABV (alcohol by volume), and more.

Intimate lyrics, focused visions, and forceful, arresting lines illuminate the best poetry of 2021.

Music across decades, women observed, and the legacy of Lolita. The best arts books of 2021.

Black foodways, Middle Eastern ingredients, and treats from Chinese bakeries. The best cookbooks of 2021.

A poetic life, a fractured family, and a tale of second chances. The best memoirs and biographies of 2021.