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Help Wanted
Though Waldman’s portrayal of working at a big-box store is devastatingly accurate, those seeking a humorous listen may be better served by lighter fare.
Leon is alternately serious and comical as he tears down stereotypes of Black masculinity. Listeners won’t want to miss this engagingly narrated and deeply perceptive memoir.
A vital study of retributive, rather than rehabilitative, justice that should reach a wide audience across all formats. An essential purchase.
A poignant and impactful memoir that boldly invites listeners into Aijazuddin’s engaging story of identity, culture, religion, and race at a time when “visas, hope, and cake” aren’t as readily accessible to people who live on the margins.
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A Dream in the Dark
Fans of courtroom dramas will enjoy this well-performed series that’s based on real-life cases.
This superb audiobook concisely outlines the steps taken by ambitious individuals who were instrumental to the Nazi cause. The riveting biographies invite listeners to consider the human toll that is exacted when an allegedly civilized nation self-destructs.
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The River View
While listeners may be glad they don’t live in Blue Deer, they will surely enjoy this twisty, precisely engineered tale.
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Signal to Noise
While Moreno-Garcia’s debut is somewhat uneven, it is well executed in audio. Expect this to be warmly received by the author’s many fans and those seeking a fantasy-laced historical fiction hearkening back to the days of LPs.
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Hip-Hop Is History
A fascinating and exuberant account of hip-hop’s music and poetry, dances, storytelling, breakbeats, and the skills of turntablists. In audio form, Questlove’s sharply observant and vital music history lets listeners tap into the genre’s rhythms and beats and consider what the next decades of hip-hop music and entertainment may hold.
A candid exploration of beauty, sexuality, illness, and aging viewed through the lens of one who has struggled to be good to her own body following crisis. This moving account of Gordon’s insights and commitment to treating Black trauma rings with intimacy, authenticity, and compassion.
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Dogs and Monsters: Stories
A wonderfully entertaining assortment of grim and dystopic tales that demonstrate Haddon’s tremendous skills and versatility as a storyteller. (The novelist, poet, screenwriter, and children’s book author and illustrator is best known for his award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.)
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Shred Sisters
Lerner’s fiction debut, which was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, exceeds at depicting the damage that one family member’s mental illness can wreak on others, but some readers may want even more coverage of the sisters’ relationship with each other.
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Exposure
Dellaira’s novel will appeal to Sally Rooney fans for its emotional depth and to Danzy Senna readers for its exploration of the complex intersections between and interpretations of race, class, gender, and power in relationships.
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Don’t Be a Stranger
The novel’s structure is a bit unbalanced, but it showcases best Minot’s characteristically elegant and sparse prose. For most readers, this work won’t hold up to the standard that Minot set with earlier works, such as her first novel, Monkeys.
Rooney’s at her best between the acts, as in the intermezzo moments or pauses between bold movements. Readers will find themselves tearfully applauding for the small victories, the little defeats, and the silences between characters in this lovely story of complicated people finding, and often losing, each other in times of pain.
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Save Me, Stranger: Stories
Sometimes unexpected and often quiet in their delivery of characters who are reckoning about various themes and searching for salvation, these short stories fully embrace the format and further show Krouse as one who pushes readers to do some reckoning of their own.
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Isola
This beautifully written account sheds light on an obscure but fascinating tale of resilience.
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The Kennedy Girl
A fast-paced foray into the exciting world of haute couture fashion and duplicitous Cold War espionage. Historical fiction fans will devour this tasty page-turner and hope for a sequel.
This recommended novel, set in a slightly dystopian future, leads readers to more questions than answers, but that’s to their benefit. Give to fans of Annie Ernaux and Ocean Vuong. Readers of poetry and works about philosophy and self-examination will enjoy this too.
The authors assert that humans must immediately form a position to properly integrate AI into their lives, and they argue that humanity has no other option. Some readers, however, may find that the book never quite moves beyond the realm of hypothesis.
Beautifully written, well researched, and unusual in breadth, Stein’s book ensures that these custom keepers will not be forgotten.
An absorbing study of how the body is viewed in U.S. culture. Recommended for readers interested in body image, religions, and the intersection of the two.
Highly recommended for readers concerned about public policy issues. Pair with Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, whosesixth lesson is especially relevant to German’s work.
Voeten’s meticulous research has made for easily the most comprehensive work ever done on this subject. A must for collections, this highly recommended book expertly describes and shows with evidence-based research and powerful accounts the terrifying reality of this global issue.
A deeply unsettling book that is well suited to readers of books about social injustices and history.
Dezenhall’s perceptive analyses of each president are laced with a wry sense of humor, which makes this work accessible to a wide audience.
Roper’s close reading of the texts presents a rich, multidirectional history of an important historical period. And she writes like a dream. An exciting history book that’s likely to be the go-to study for years to come.
Meticulously researched with new material from Russian archives, this book engagingly and expertly explores the many facets of the Smolensk Archive. Will appeal to a broad audience but especially readers interested in the history of Russia, World War II, Nazism, the Russian Communist Party, and Stalinism.
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Good Time Girl
Lacking humor, self-awareness, or any revelatory Bravo gossip, Gay misses the mark this time.
A fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Dissent’s discourse around labor and an excellent addition to collections.
This engaging and informative model of accessible scholarly synthesis, with noteworthy instructive illustrations and explanatory sidebars, deserves attention from policy makers and publics worldwide. Advanced secondary and college students and general readers can use it as a world history primer.
This essential title expertly educates readers about the early development of the AME church, Quinn, and his efforts to preach literacy and to ensure that people were safe from enslavement.
Shenk’s sobering but unsurprising conclusions will appeal to readers looking for answers after the 2024 U.S. elections.
Funny, hopeful, and helpful. With a perfect mix of real stories, hard-won knowledge from the world of finance, quick tidbits of practical advice, and larger psychological insights, this book humanizes finances without pandering so that people will discover their potential to assert control over and confidence about their cash.
A captivating blend of historical depth and personal narrative that explores themes of courage, patriotism, betrayal, and the complexities of life during a war. This insightful, moving work spotlights the often overlooked contributions of young women during World War II.
This book might seem relevant only to residents of places with legislation similar to Mitchell-Lama, but it expertly offers deeper insights into what drives the concept of community and how people view their personal interests in relation to the interests of their neighborhood.
This book offers a valuable lesson about the street protests and organizational efforts between rural and urban groups to fight the Monsanto law, which was overturned soon after the protests. That’s one of the many factors that make this book a powerful, hopeful work.
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elseship: an unrequited affair
A surprising and at times lyrical meditation that strives to grasp the meaning of a relationship that is not quite a friendship nor a love affair but something else. Confessional and ambitious, this memoir will engage readers with its visceral recreation of the experience of unrequited love.
Fascinating and thought-provoking, Tompkins’s book will benefit academic or research libraries, along with readers who enjoy works about cultural or food studies.
This thoughtful conversation on consciousness prompts questions as much as answers. A great recommendation for readers who enjoy works about applied philosophy or nonfiction that challenges them to ponder.
An excellent resource on natural gardening that will circulate well in communities interested in cultivating and maintaining eco-conscious gardens.
This essential biography holds valuable lessons for teams and leaders working for change in their communities.
For readers short on time and eager to garden, this essential resource offers a realistic and sustainable solution for creating a productive, low-maintenance garden that fits into any lifestyle. CaliKim’s emphasis on efficiency means that even the busiest people can reap the rewards of growing vegetables and enjoying other gardening approaches.
A valuable resource for readers interested in the sociology of contemporary, global, noncorporate computing and electronics culture.
Cooks who enjoy their recipes served up with a generous portion of personal narrative will savor Roustaei’s earnest introduction to the fragrant and flavor-filled cuisine of Iran.
A sweet meditation and call to action that’s enhanced by Kimmerer’s characteristically clear and evocative prose. For good neighbors and gift givers everywhere.
With Carney and McCandless’s breezy style, this enthusiastic and accessible history will engage the curiosity of both general readers and seasoned space enthusiasts alike.
With her 10-plus years of experiences on Shetland and other islands, Huband’s descriptions of her wanderings are healing and vital. Highly recommended for nature and travel readers.
This gardening resource provides excellent information for hobby gardeners of all levels. It will be a popular selection in a variety of communities and collections.
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Doc Watson: A Life in Music
The combination of meticulous research and fluent writing makes this title important for anyone interested in Doc Watson or the evolution of old-time, traditional, and folk music over the past 90 years.
Recommended for scholars possessing the requisite musical background and for sophisticated readers interested in the relationship of the arts to the human condition.
Alford’s smart prose will captivate readers and leave music fans with thoughtful questions about Mitchell and her musical influence.
This title expands discussions and scholarship on Benjamin and will be a wonderful addition to philosophy collections supporting research into Walter Benjamin, Italian philosophy, or the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory. It’s a remarkable primary source.
This retrospective of modern dance criticism by one of the field’s trailblazers contextualizes the evolution of the art form and how it has been studied. Recommended for collections specializing in modern dance history and scholarship.
Stewart’s easy-to-follow book is an unfiltered, transparent look at baseball. Written with an unapologetic vigor and reverence for the game from the perspective of hitters, position players, managers, and sports writers, it’s a must-read for anyone who has ever watched, played, or admired the sport.
Gaynor’s recent passing and the lack of other biographies on her should generate some interest in this volume, but it is primarily a surface-level recounting of her life and work.
A provocative, insightful, disturbing, and well-researched indictment of Spotify, the music industry, and streaming platforms, which daily mine billions of data bits from users to maximize profits and churn out musical formulas. Highly recommended.
Miller’s historical thriller provides a good sense of World War II; however, this is undermined by the ease with which Jake and his group plot and carry out escapes, which seem to minimize the danger they would have faced in real life. Includes a synopsis of The Hunt for the Peggy C, chapter notes, a bibliography, and the stories behind the real people who populate the novel.
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Friends Helping Friends
Hoffman’s (Clean Hands) comic crime novel would please the master of such things, Donald Westlake.
This month’s can’t-miss documentaries include the shocking story of Love Canal, a harrowing depiction of sexual assault, and a joyous celebration of composer Ennio Morricone.
Upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases feature a Rosemary's Baby prequel, Viggo Mortensen's directorial debut, and a dramatic story of glamping gone wrong.
This month’s top indie and foreign films feature a biopic of 1970s Donald Trump, a dramatization of a New Mexican coal strike, and a quartet of works from South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong.
This unique Gale collection offers valuable materials about the perception of disability in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
This database includes intuitive tools that help students learn how to approach literary works, make assessments, and formulate arguments.
Audio horror, fantasy, mystery, social sciences, and more. This winter’s audiobook stars offer auditory delights across a wide range of subjects and genres.
Captivating mystery audios, showcasing octogenarian amateur detectives, intricate psychological thrillers, and a pulse-pounding installment in a beloved series.
Chilling listens for every taste, from crime fiction laced with folkloric and cosmic terrors to epic postapocalyptic gore.
Exhilarating listens, from classic high fantasy to thrilling tales of intrigue in extraterrestrial settings.
NYT chooses the best book covers of 2024, CrimeReads selects the year’s best espionage fiction, and CBC names the year’s best Canadian nonfiction. The Bookseller analyzes over 900 titles named in the media’s best books lists this year and finds that Percival Everett’s James features most prominently. The longlists for the Porchlight Business Book Awards are revealed. Sourcebooks launches an in-house audiobook program. Plus Page to Screen and interviews with Kristin Hannah, the Colberts, and Patrick Radden Keefe.
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Child in Jeopardy
Fans of Fossen (Tracking Down the Lawman’s Son) will enjoy the return to Saddle Ridge in this latest release, full of adventure, romance, and mystery. Readers of B.J. Daniels and Lynne Graham will be drawn to this title.
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Stuck in the Country with You
A host of secondary characters keep things interesting in this second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance from Day (The Secret Heir).
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Shadowing Her Stalker
Wells (Ozarks Witness Protection) spins off her “Arkansas Special Agents” series with this first of a new series featuring the cyber crime division, full of likable, well-developed characters.
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Fugitive Harbor
In this twisty novel launching a new series, Miles (K-9 Missing Person) introduces likable characters surrounded by vivid scenery.
Singh (Bound by the Boss’s Baby) combines a royal romance with the sister’s-best-friend trope in the best of ways, and readers will want to snatch this one up.
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Special Forces K-9
Miller (K-9 Defender) skillfully unfolds this love story full of sensitive subjects.
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A Rebel Without Claws
Fans of Cross’s “Stay a Spell” series will be in for a treat, falling in love with new characters while still getting glimpses of old favorites. Readers new to Cross will enjoy her playful, comedic take on paranormal, fated-mates romances.
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Cold Case Discovery
Helm unfolds another Hudson sibling romance in this sixth book of the series (after Cold Case Protection). This is family drama at its best, and readers will take comfort in the return of previous characters as they come to love the newest couple.
Herrera caps off her mighty “Las Leonas” series (following An Island Princess Starts a Scandal) with a heartbreakingly timely showcase of love triumphing in a world full of dangerous injustices. Recommended for readers who are craving emotionally fulfilling and steamy historical romances that do not shy away from the realities of the era.
Oliver (Her Unforgettable Knight) begins her “Disreputable Marsden Brothers” series with this intriguing opposites-attract Victorian romance. The steamy story pairs passion with adventure to create an altogether engaging read.
Lee (Almost a Scot) begins her “Daring Debutantes” duet with this steamy Regency romance. The bold heroine and her adventurous spirit make for an erotic and enchanting read.
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Tempted by Her Enemy Marquis
Allen (Becoming the Earl’s Convenient Wife) presents a charming Regency romance with a dash of rom-com cuteness. Perfect for readers seeking a playful story that is more sweet than steamy.
Fans of gothic literature who don’t mind gruesome deaths will savor watching Winifred go beyond simply eating the rich in this seemingly by-the-book gothic story that subverts some of the genre’s conventions. It already has a film adaptation in the works.
Weeks’s leisurely writing style will appeal to most sports fans. Readers who love baseball will devour this recommended book.
Philosophically minded thinkers will find this clearly written, accessible work to be rewarding as a challenge to consider other perspectives.
Impossible to put down, this rollicking memoir is well-written and thoughtful and will have readers eager for the second volume.
Dougherty is one of only a few people challenging the New Thought philosophy, which has influenced current culture and thinking in the United States. Her book’s tone is conversational and integrates her personal experiences, which is an approach that will appeal to many general readers. It makes a good addition to religion and philosophy collections.
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Us from Nothing
The poet ably captures and illuminates the most significant moments of the complex, often tragic, past that have shaped the present. As this book moves from ancient to modern times, poetic richness gives way to the more conventional narrative, reflecting the loss of wonder and mystery inherent in the saga itself.
One gets the sense that there are two or three possible books vying for space inside this one packed tome that critiques public displays in the U.S. An important work for students of sociology of place and religion.
Shandell deftly uses a 21st-century lens to identify specific plays with progressive thought. Theater professors, students, and enthusiasts should take note.
Shields’s fans will particularly enjoy this engaging and down-to-earth memoir. It is also an inspirational and reassuring reminder to all women that even the famous must come to terms with aging.
This attractive and enlightening work is further enhanced by a bonus section of additional film stars, a thoughtful foreword by Jane Fonda, and excellent notes and bibliographic material. A must for film aficionados and historians.
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Chanel: The Allure of Makeup
Readers will appreciate the attentive artistic details of this part makeup-design chronicle/part biography, and in it, will learn more about fashion and makeup history along with details of Chanel’s life.
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Heroes of the New Hollywood: Hoffman, Hackman, Nicholson, Pacino, Duvall, and De Niro in the ’70s
Lalande relies heavily on speculation tinged with Freudian analysis, yet his conclusions about the enduring power of these performances are well worth reading. This is a valuable exploration of these cinematic legends’ impact on film and popular culture.
Easily the most comprehensive and scholarly work ever written on Francis of Assisi, this highly recommended work belongs in all religious collections.
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