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Book club pick…
This is the first pick from Gretchen Rubin’s new Happier Podcast Book Club. In the announcement post, Rubin writes that this book is “a thought-provoking, beautifully written memoir that's so suspenseful, I read it in practically one sitting.”
Black History Month…
This book may have contributed to the Justice Department reopening the investigation into the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till in Mississippi. Part detective story, part political history, it reveals shocking new evidence and proves that some stories in history demand revisiting.
Presidents' Day…
Founding Father John Adams became the second president of the United States, but no depiction of him is complete without telling his wife/advisor Abigail’s story. Drawn from letters between the couple, this dual biography explores their extraordinary partnership. A love story interwoven with politics, their relationship provides insight into the sociopolitical context of the founding of our nation.
Oscar nominee…
Nominated for best picture, “BlacKkKlansman” has a pretty incredible premise — all the more so because it’s rooted in reality. The story of Ron Stallworth, a black cop, infiltrating the KKK in the ’70s is as relevant to the issues of today as it is to our recent past. The film version has six Oscar nominations total, including best director (Spike Lee), best supporting actor (Adam Driver), and of course, best adapted screenplay.
New release…
Will Hunt let the wonder of the underground take him through labyrinths many of us don’t even know about to reveal the wild and wonder of life below the surface in this book. Hunt’s work will answer questions you didn’t even know you had about underground pathways, and ignite a desire to dig even deeper into these niches. Perfect reading for your next subway ride.
Black History Month…
This newly released, never-before-published biography from literary legend Zora Neale Hurston tells the story of the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade.
Costa Book of the Year Winner…
“The hidden gem of the year,” according to the judges who unanimously awarded “The Cut Out Girl” the prestigious 2018 Costa Book of the Year. A moving story of a young Jewish girl hidden from the Nazis by the author’s grandparents, who were part of the Dutch resistance.
Black History Month…
Thanks to Shetterly’s blockbuster book, the black female mathematicians whose calculations were critical to winning the space race in a still-segregated America are a hidden history no more. A crucial story that challenges our conceptions.
Oscar nominee…
Hilarious reflections on petty crime ensue in this memoir. Once a biographer, Lee Israel turned to forgery by impersonating celebrities in letters, which she says were her best writing. See celebrity culture through a new lens and ponder the irony of Melissa McCarthy being nominated for best actress in the film adaptation (which is also up for best adapted screenplay).
Oscar nominee…
Neil Armstrong became a larger-than-life figure after taking one giant leap for mankind. Author James Hansen brings this star of aviation back down to Earth in this detailed, myth-busting biography. Ryan Gosling plays Armstrong in the movie adaptation, which is nominated for four Oscars, including best production design and best visual effects.
Oscar nominee…
This biography of Mary, Queen of Scots, has quickly become the definitive text about the long-ago ruler. Author John Guy uncovered new primary source texts while doing research and paints a different picture than popular history touts. The movie adaptation is nominated for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.
Mardi Gras…
A rousing story of resiliency and redemption in New Orleans from “The Wire” and “Treme” actor Wendell Pierce. The NOLA native tells how his family, his neighbors, and his hometown rose out of the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina.
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