Check out this collection of titles by Asian American authors in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month’s selections were chosen by Ina and Jenny!
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To celebrate UNESCO’s World Book Day on April 23, explore this selection of recent international literature in translation. Through reading across borders we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel via imagination…
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Margaret Atwood, Barbara Kingsolver, Nikki Giovanni, and singers Lana Del Ray and Halsey all have new poetry collections out. The following authors are less well known, but ones to look out for…
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In tribute to the historic landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars, we explore the terrain of literature on Mars, from classic science fiction and film adaptations to recent nonfiction.
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This year’s Readers Place column celebrating Women’s History Month focuses on women who stray well off the beaten paths as they mature, create art, and make a living.
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These books take a look at love and relationships from different perspectives and in all their varied forms, from rom-coms to literary fiction and nonfiction.
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This month we’re looking at recent fiction by African and African American writers.
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Traditionally, adoption has been described through the experience of the adopting parents. In recent years, other members of the triad, adoptees and birth parents, are making their voices heard.
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Do you love getting lost in the pages of a library book? Check out these library-themed stories featuring libraries of all stripes -- fantastical, historical, unusual, and unconventional.
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Winter is a season for quiet contemplation and restoration of our emotional reserves. This collection of books present different concepts from around the world to gain new perspectives on self-care, inner nourishment, and living in the present during difficult times.
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Whether you are looking for some escapist reading or just a fantastic yarn to get lost in on a chilly day, this diverse new crop of fantasy books is sure to add a dose of magic to your reading routine.
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In October, or Samhain, as it is known to pagans, the veil between the dead and the living is particularly thin. This week we’re exploring titles with a slightly ghoulish ring to them.
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In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, take some time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people and acknowledge their important contributions.
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Of late, journalists have been under attack, their professional ethics and morals impugned. Here are several novels and a memoir that regard the demanding, frequently lonely lives of women journalists.
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A spotlight on the books written and edited by our 2020 Ideas Festival speakers, for your reading pleasure.
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Our newsfeeds and news sources are full of images and reports of violence and anger. Here are a few titles to help us maintain some equilibrium.
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From foodie memoirs to foodie fiction, this collection of books is sure to whet your appetite.
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It’s the dog days of summer, and these thrilling reads may be just the ticket to add some excitement into the slow, hot days ahead.
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As of this writing, many borders are closed to US travelers. That shouldn’t stop anyone from thinking about and planning for when the world opens back up. This is also an opportunity to explore within the US itself. Bon voyage!
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Humor comes in many different shapes and forms. From unconventional police procedurals to historical biographies, memoirs, apocalyptic fiction, and romantic comedies, this list offers something to suit various palates.
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