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2024 Stars So Far | Social Sciences

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The Untold Story of Books: A Writer’s History of Publishing

Immensely readable; will appeal to bibliophiles, fans of microhistories, and armchair sociologists.
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Language City: The Fight To Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

An in-depth, fascinating analysis of endangered languages and efforts to preserve them in New York City. Give to readers who enjoyed John McWhorter’s Words on the Move.
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The United States of English: The American Language from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century

Ostler’s linguistic history is enlightening and fun, and Lewis’s smooth tone is a delight to hear. Sure to be a favorite among logophiles, this is a great recommendation for those who enjoyed E.J. White’s You Talkin’ to Me?? or Henry Hitchings’s The Secret Life of Words.

Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words

Highly recommended for all writers and speakers of English who want to understand why the language works the way it does.
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Supercommunicators: How To Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

A how-to-guide and useful overview for readers wanting to communicate more effectively. Along with David Brooks’s recent How To Know a Person, a timely primer for creating deeper connections with others.

A Myriad of Tongues: How Languages Reveal Differences in How We Think

Highly recommended for all collections that support higher education, particularly in the areas of linguistics, anthropology, and language education.
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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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Write It All Down: How To Put Your Life on the Page

Recommended especially for novice writers interested in memoirs.
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