Starred Review Round-Up (8/2/19)

Starred Review Round-Up (8/2/19)

Surviving childhood trauma, overcoming a hostile medical system, a cultural history of 19th century Europe, 80 years of the American Dream, and German Jewish women on the legacy of racism… All in today’s starred review round-up! GIRL by Edna O’Brien “In a feat of empathy and imagination, the Irish writer O’Brien portrays one girl’s torments […]

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Red-Hot Drop-In Alert: Edward Snowden’s Memoir PERMANENT RECORD

Red-Hot Drop-In Alert: Edward Snowden’s Memoir PERMANENT RECORD

On September 17, 2019, Metropolitan Books will publish Edward Snowden’s memoir, PERMANENT RECORD. Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring […]

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Adult Books for Teens

Adult Books for Teens

These titles may have been published for adults, but Booklist has deemed them to be perfect for teens—and we agree! MOONBOUND: Apollo 11 and the Dream of Spaceflight by Jonathan Fetter-VormA rich, full-color graphic exploration of our journey to the moon and a celebration of scientific achievement. “Dense with historical, political, and scientific information but a fascinating exploration for interested older teens” —Booklist, YA Interest THE SOL MAJESTIC by […]

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Nonfiction Round-Up (7/31/19)

Nonfiction Round-Up (7/31/19)

How online trolls affected the 2016 election + how to effectively communicate in the workplace and beyond–all in this week’s nonfiction round-up! IT CAME FROM SOMETHING AWFUL: How a Toxic Troll Army Accidentally Memed Donald Trump into Office by Dale Beran “A complex, speculative murder board that probes the ascendance of American fascism.”–Kirkus Reviews SURROUNDED […]

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For Your Consideration: October 2019 LibraryReads Titles

For Your Consideration: October 2019 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite October titles for the October 2019 LibraryReads list! Votes due September 1! NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo Email amanda.rountree@macmillan.com with a “NINTH HOUSE” subject line to request a NetGalley download widget. 4 starred reviews! “Fantasy readers, particularly those who love ghosts, will hungrily devour this novel.“–Publishers Weekly, starred […]

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Nonfiction Round-Up (7/24/19)

Nonfiction Round-Up (7/24/19)

Dive into the mysterious workings of getting a good night’s rest, understanding cardiac disease, and the shocking story of a seriously dysfunctional family… all in today’s nonfiction round-up! THE NOCTURNAL BRAIN: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep by Guy Leschziner “Leschziner’s engaging style strikes just the right balance between storytelling and popular science […]

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Nonfiction Round-Up (7/17/19)

Nonfiction Round-Up (7/17/19)

Women’s healthcare, tragic lives of the elite, cartoon calculus, and a travel memoir–welcome to today’s nonfiction round-up! EVERYTHING BELOW THE WAIST: Why Health Care Needs a Feminist Revolution by Jennifer Block 2 starred reviews! “Thought-provoking, empowering information that all women should have; essential for public and consumer health ­libraries.“–Library Journal, starred review “A dense and […]

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July Nonfiction E-Book Sale for Libraries

July Nonfiction E-Book Sale for Libraries

Expand your e-book collection with these nonfiction essentials! From 7/17 through 7/31, twenty-nine e-Books will be discounted 25% off (with our regular lending terms), including these bestsellers and award-winners: LOOK ALIVE OUT THERE: Essays by Sloane CrosleyTHE POISONED CITY: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark THE SUN DOES SHINE: How I […]

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Nonfiction Round-Up (7/10/19)

Nonfiction Round-Up (7/10/19)

Satellites for science, becoming kind, and demystifying the 2016 election–welcome to today’s nonfiction round-up! ARCHAEOLOGY FROM SPACE: How the Future Shapes Our Past by Sarah Parcak “Exciting and futuristic, this book elicits that anything-is-possible feeling–a must-read.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review THE KINDNESS METHOD: Change Your Habits for Good Using Self-Compassion and Understanding by Shahroo Izadi “Her […]

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E. Jean Carroll Explores WHAT DO WE NEED MEN FOR? (7/2/19)

E. Jean Carroll Explores WHAT DO WE NEED MEN FOR? (7/2/19)

America’s longest running advice columnist E. Jean Carroll provides a darkly funny and very personal attempt to answer a burning cultural question in her new book, WHAT DO WE NEED MEN FOR?: A Modest Proposal. When E. Jean Carroll–possibly the liveliest woman in the world and author of Ask E. Jean in Elle Magazine–realized that […]

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