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Beyond the documentary…
Both a study & a call to action, Leonard’s unflinching look at our drive to accumulate, consume & dispose of stuff reveals our environmental impact & calls for change.
Life is short…
A compelling portrait of our rushed, desensitized society, this Pulitzer Prize-winning work reaches far beyond its title story of the acclaimed concert violinist ignored in a subway station.
Human Ingenuity Prevails...
An exultant tribute to centuries of human ingenuity, Ridley’s investigation of the ideas that have shaped civilization argues for an inventive past & an even better future.
A novelist’s flair…
A breathtaking marriage of two stories—the construction of the World’s Fair & of a mass murderer taking advantage of the festivities—that’s so full of flair & fantastic happenings, it reads like fiction. Larson at his best.
Influential exposé…
An influential exposé about how hard it is to live on the minimum wage from one of America’s greatest muckrakers. A sobering look at living on low wages that puts many myths into perspective.
Evocative & romantic…
Mazzeo delicately evokes the romance, history & political intrigue that went into the most famous scent in the world, from Coco Chanel's convent childhood to the court of the Russian czars.
The ultimate paradox…
Schwartz investigates with elucidatory detail why the freedom of choice—the fundamental aspect of American society—may also be our downfall.
Completely captivating...
Psychologically rich and emotionally gripping, Capote's deeply researched account of the brutal slaying of a Kansas family defined the true crime genre and established Capote as one of the greatest writers of his time.
Essential feminist text…
Rebecca Solnit’s essential feminist text is a slim yet biting indictment of the ways women continue to be silenced and their knowledge discredited, giving rise to the term “mansplaining.”
Evocative & romantic…
Mazzeo delicately evokes the romance, history & political intrigue that went into the most famous scent in the world, from Coco Chanel's convent childhood to the court of the Russian czars.

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Illuminating examination…

Even as the Vance family manages to achieve some semblance of ‘The American Dream,’ J.D. Vance shows how deeply the scars of poverty—and the familial and societal ills that it engendered—have compromised the health and happiness of each generation. A must-read for those interested in the ramifications of American social, economic, and political policy.

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Brave & empowering…

An illuminating look at the trials & tribulations that come with being a transexual in the modern American music scene from the lead singer of Against Me!. It’s rewarding to see the band & fanbase fully embrace Grace’s experience.