This month was full of thought-provoking nonfiction, including an account of a harrowing journey across the Russian tundra, political essays on millennial socialism, a memoir exploring home and belonging, and a guide on how to get more joy out of your work. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA Know More » […]
Tag: Biography
Library Journal Best Books of 2023
Library Journal has announced their picks for the best books of 2023, and Macmillan has TWENTY titles on the list! Pop Fiction ONE BLOOD by Denene Millner Crime Fiction THE GOLDEN GATE by Amy ChuaALL THE SINNERS BLEED by S.A. Cosby Horror THE SALT GROWS HEAVY by Cassandra KhawCAMP DAMASCUS by Chuck Tingle Sci-Fi/Fantasy THE Know More » […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (10/25/2023)
This week, we delve into a poignant reflection on how music can guide us through love and loss, an original guide to navigating spending in relationships, and a haunting, but ever-prescient, newly translated lost memoir surrounding one man’s survival from Auschwitz. SOUNDTRACK OF SILENCE: LOVE, LOSS, AND A PLAYLIST FOR LIFE BY MATT HAY Available Know More » […]
Historical Fiction Spotlight (10/17/23)
We’re diving into historical fiction with a scandalous romance between a famous opera singer and a wealthy shipping magnate, and a WWII family drama told through a dual timeline! DIVA BY DAISY GOODWIN Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by December 1st. “Divas have a reputation for being pampered and demanding, Know More » […]
3 Stars for LOU REED
In LOU REED: The King Of New York, Will Hermes unearths fascinating details about the enigmatic life of an artist who made a significant mark on the music of the 1960s and ’70s. This engrossing biography has received three starred reviews! “Hermes’ strength is in identifying and articulating the transformational brilliance of Reed’s songwriting and Know More » […]
Upcoming Nonfiction (9/21/23)
We’re so excited for the release of these fascinating nonfiction books! From history to politics to nutrition to memoir, this list covers a wide range. INTO SIBERIA: GEORGE KENNAN’S EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE BRUTAL, FROZEN HEART OF RUSSIA BY GREGORY J. WALLANCE Available for download on Edelweiss know more. LibraryReads votes due by November 1st. Know More » […]
3 Stars for COSMIC SCHOLAR
In COSMIC SCHOLAR: The Life and Times of Harry Smith, music scholar and biographer John Szwed patches together, for the first time, the life of one of the twentieth century’s most overlooked cultural figures. This fascinating work has received three starred reviews! “Drawing on extensive research to fill in his subject’s emotional states, Szwed sensitively Know More » […]
Barbenheimer Reading Recommendations
Are you wondering what to read after watching Barbie or Oppenheimer? We’ve got recommendations for you! (Our jobs are just…*books*) Barbie recommendations: STUFF MOM NEVER TOLD YOU: The Feminist Past, Present, and Future by Anney Reese and Samantha McVey9781250268600 | available 8/29/23An upbeat, whip-smart, and trenchant walk through major feminist issues, by the hosts of Know More » […]
July Nonfiction (7/31/23)
This month brought us some fascinating nonfiction, from music to history to food to spirituality, this list covers a wide range! BROTHERS AND SISTERS: THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AND THE INSIDE STORY OF THE ALBUM THAT DEFINED THE ’70s BY ALAN PAUL “The book is full of trenchant observations by friends and contemporaries, creating a Know More » […]
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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