Ellen Gilbert
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Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive
Beautifully written, well researched, and unusual in breadth, Stein’s book ensures that these custom keepers will not be forgotten.
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Aflame: Learning from Silence
A nice addition to the literature on the blessings of quietude. Iyer’s observations about people, places, and himself are beautifully written and may offer readers some reassurance about these troubled times.
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Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan
This title expertly shows that breaking bread together can be a joyful experience without the roast. It is a well-written addition to the literature of food ethics.
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Cello: A Journey Through Silence to Sound
This distinctive title gives readers vivid insight into the lives of four fascinating cellists. It also pays homage to the uniqueness of cellos.
Show Me Justice: The Happy Life Journey of Alvin Lee Sykes; An Autobiography
A motivational, recommended autobiography of a remarkable civil rights activist. Pair with Gal Beckerman’s The Quiet Before.
The Language Puzzle: Piecing Together the Six-Million-Year Story of How Words Evolved
A brilliant, generous, expansive, and joyful book about the evolution of language.
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Mutuality in El Barrio: Stories of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service
Highly recommended for collections supporting sociologists, social workers, social justice research, and the study of grassroots and nonprofit organizations.
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading
A noteworthy addition to the literature lauding the foot soldiers involved in getting books out to readers. A good complement to Debbie Berne’s The Design of Books.
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The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers
This title illuminates all that goes into producing and designing a book. A must for authors, editors, designers, and curious readers. Give to those who enjoyed ABC for Book Collectors by John Carter and Nicolas Barker. They’ll love this book too.
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