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Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love

Drawing on both primary sources and academic theory, Maxwell makes a compelling argument that is both relevant and moving. This book will appeal most to advanced readers and researchers interested either in Carson’s life and work or the interplay between queer and environmental theory.
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When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders

Best for serious public policy aficionados.
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The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story

Kennedy’s efforts to find out what happened to Goddard after she faded from public life uncover not only personal details but also an in-depth history of the treatment of women survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Readers with an interest in police procedure or true crime will find this book fascinating.

I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free

Hawkins’s memoir is deeply reflective and transparent about his personal story and family history, sharing the love, restrictions, violence, and trauma he experienced throughout his life as a Black man living in a post–civil rights movement world. This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence.

Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins

A distinctive, memorable story that powerfully shows what it takes to survive as a political prisoner in the U.S. Pair with Better, Not Bitter by Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Exonerated Five.
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Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

Insightful, but not as revolutionary as The Shallows, as Carr is now one voice among many warning about social media.

Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis

A beautifully written and gripping narrative with a focus on detail and insight into the people involved.

The Proof Is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money

A must-purchase for academic libraries with extensive Southern history or women’s studies collections. Public libraries in the South that are interested in regional history or agricultural heritage will also find this title of high interest.
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The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe

Many details of Christophe’s life remain murky, but Daut’s research is outstanding. She has unearthed new sources in Caribbean and European archives, and she weighs all evidence carefully and reaches judicious conclusions. This book’s depth of detail may daunt general audiences, but it is a must-read for scholars.
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