An exploration of one family’s legacy of white supremacy + a young poet in 1960s NYC + a gripping story of tragedy and family + a coming-of-age memoir on consent, vulnerability, and power = this week’s memoir spotlight. LIFE OF A KLANSMAN: A Family History in White Supremacy by Edward Ball 3 starred reviews! “A Know More » […]
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Nonfiction Round-Up (9/18/19)
A fresh look on climate change, a poet’s take on illness in contemporary America, an illustrated guide to American history, and the memoir of America’s most famous whistleblower… welcome to this week’s nonfiction round-up! PERMANENT RECORD by Edward Snowden “Snowden’s many admirers will find his saga both captivating and inspiring.”–Publishers Weekly WE ARE THE WEATHER: Know More » […]
Remembering Ntozake Shange
Award-winning writer Ntozake Shange passed away last weekend at the age of 70. We are honored to have published SOME SING, SOME CRY (written with her sister Ifa Bayeza). Her works include the Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, as well as SASSAFRASS, CYPRESS & Know More » […]