Bernardine Evaristo’s debut memoir is a thoughtful, vivid, often funny work by an author who refuses to play it safe.
Bernardine Evaristo’s debut memoir is a thoughtful, vivid, often funny work by an author who refuses to play it safe.
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The Urge is several excellent books in one: a sweeping history of addiction, a compassionate look at treatment and a blistering critique of outdated policies.
The Urge is several excellent books in one: a sweeping history of addiction, a compassionate look at treatment and a blistering critique of outdated policies.
An admiring portrait of the great American playwright Lorraine Hansberry lays bare both her greatness and her complications.
An admiring portrait of the great American playwright Lorraine Hansberry lays bare both her greatness and her complications.
Harvard professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin finally gives Constance Baker Motley, a legal pioneer who steered the civil rights movement, the recognition she deserves.
Harvard professor Tomiko Brown-Nagin finally gives Constance Baker Motley, a legal pioneer who steered the civil rights movement, the recognition she deserves.
Like the handsome, stone-faced performer himself, this new biography of Buster Keaton has wide appeal.
Like the handsome, stone-faced performer himself, this new biography of Buster Keaton has wide appeal.
In a fascinating look at how humans fare against artificial intelligence, Oliver Roeder argues that games are, in fact, the things that make us human.
In a fascinating look at how humans fare against artificial intelligence, Oliver Roeder argues that games are, in fact, the things that make us human.
Dan Saladino spent over 10 years researching foods that are at risk of going extinct, culminating in the fascinating and well-written Eating to Extinction.
Dan Saladino spent over 10 years researching foods that are at risk of going extinct, culminating in the fascinating and well-written Eating to Extinction.
Scott Meslow writes with sparkle and wit, and in recounting three decades of rom-com history, he brings fresh perspectives to old favorites.
Scott Meslow writes with sparkle and wit, and in recounting three decades of rom-com history, he brings fresh perspectives to old favorites.
Greg Brennecka is a meteoriticist with a sense of humor and a flair for making complex topics both understandable and entertaining.
Greg Brennecka is a meteoriticist with a sense of humor and a flair for making complex topics both understandable and entertaining.
Natasha Lunn’s collection of candid Q&As with authors and experts is a thoughtful guide to getting more love out of life.
Natasha Lunn’s collection of candid Q&As with authors and experts is a thoughtful guide to getting more love out of life.
When Florence Williams’ 25-year marriage ended, she traveled the world to meet researchers who could explain her heartbreak in scientific terms.
When Florence Williams’ 25-year marriage ended, she traveled the world to meet researchers who could explain her heartbreak in scientific terms.
Paco de Leon’s Finance for the People is a refreshingly original contribution to this crowded field of personal finance books.
Paco de Leon’s Finance for the People is a refreshingly original contribution to this crowded field of personal finance books.
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