Father’s Day Books (6/16/23)

Whether you’re looking for a book to give to your dad or you just want to read about fatherhood, we have something for you here! IF YOU WOULD HAVE TOLD ME: A MEMOIR BY JOHN STAMOS LibraryReads votes due by September 1st. “A two-time Emmy Award–nominated television, film, and theater actor and producer who also Know More » […]

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Starred Review Round-Up (4/5/23)

Stars all around! These titles all received multiple starred reviews: THE EDEN TEST by Adam Sternbergh9781250855664 | 4/25/23 “This brilliantly paced thriller stars two absorbing and consistently self-absorbed lead characters and a mind-boggling supporting cast with a theatrical air that is perfect for dark drama. In a new direction for Sternbergh there is no post-apocalyptic Know More » […]

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New Edelweiss E-galleys (2/13/23)

Hello e-galley readers! Check out some of the exciting e-galleys that were recently added to Edelweiss for your downloading pleasure: HOW TO BEST A MARQUESS by Janna MacGregor9781250761637 | 4/25/23 Beth Howell needs to find her dowry, post haste. After her good-for-nothing first husband married her—and two other women, unbeknownst to them all—she’s left financially Know More » […]

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Most Anticipated Books of 2018

Most Anticipated Books of 2018

Best of 2017 has come and gone, now here are the most anticipated books of 2018, according to major media: Entertainment Weekly — 50 books we can’t wait to read in 2018 THE HAZEL WOOD by Melissa Albert One of the most anticipated debuts of the year — having set off an auction frenzy — Know More » […]

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Cartoons Make Everything Better

Cartoons Make Everything Better

It’s true: cartoons make everything better! Saturday mornings, bubble gum, and now, philosophy. The latest volume of the celebrated Cartoon Introduction series, THE CARTOON INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, is an indispensable primer to the fundamental questions about our existence from philosopher Michael F. Patton and talented illustrator Kevin Cannon. Following the wisecracking Greek Heraclitus as he Know More » […]

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Friday Reads (3/28/14 Edition)

Friday Reads (3/28/14 Edition)

We've got some all-star picks for today's #FridayReads:

WAR! WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?: Conflict and the Progress of Civilization from Primates to Robots by Ian Morris
“War!.... / What is it good for? / Absolutely nothing,” says the famous song—but archaeology, history, and biology show that war in fact has been good for something. Surprising as it sounds, Morris argues that war has made humanity safer and richer.

“Drawing on the work of Jared Diamond and Steven Pinker and myriads of others, Morris relentlessly develops his thesis, which never decreases in discomfort, though it does become more convincing. A disturbing, transformative text that veers toward essential reading.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“...erudite yet compulsively readable... Throughout this rare mixture of scholarship, stunning insight, and wit, Morris cites the widely divergent opinions of past philosophers and scholars, and, though he makes his case convincingly, future (and, oh yes, the future is projected) students, readers, and critics of this book are likely to continue the fascinating argument Morris raises here. WAR! WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? appeals to (indeed, may broaden) the large audience that has made Jared Diamond’s GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL, much quoted in it, a modern classic and should join it on personal and library bookshelves.” — Booklist, starred review 


LIFE OF THE AUTOMOBILE
by Steven Parissien
The first all-encompassing narrative history of how the car—and the flamboyant entrepreneurs, shrewd businessmen, and gifted engineers behind it—shaped the world. 

“This elegant and authoritative work demonstrates the historical links among people, machines, and cultures on a global scale. For readers who enjoy investigations into social, intellectual, business, technological, or transportation history—as well as dedicated car buffs.” Library Journal, starred review

From the Ford Model T to the Chevrolet Volt, Parissien covers every detail, including the sketchy safety and environmental record and a nod to the future of green technology.” Booklist, starred review

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