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Tracy K. Smith writes poems of possibility that consider the past while looking for a way forward.

Tracy K. Smith writes poems of possibility that consider the past while looking for a way forward.

Toni Morrison’s impassioned views on race, feminism and American society ensure that this essay collection will stand the test of time.

Toni Morrison’s impassioned views on race, feminism and American society ensure that this essay collection will stand the test of time.

Marcel Heijnen takes readers on a photographic tour of China’s furry feline superstars, who clearly know they are the stars of the show.

Marcel Heijnen takes readers on a photographic tour of China’s furry feline superstars, who clearly know they are the stars of the show.

Lynne Stein takes us on an around-the-world-tour of talent and traditions, providing an enlightening look at the transformative powers of female creativity.

Lynne Stein takes us on an around-the-world-tour of talent and traditions, providing an enlightening look at the transformative powers of female creativity.

Joy Harjo learned early on that literature could provide solace and escape, and she takes stock of her poetic influences in this memoir.

Joy Harjo learned early on that literature could provide solace and escape, and she takes stock of her poetic influences in this memoir.

To capture the cinematic nightscapes in Night on Earth, Art Wolfe photographed all seven continents’ starry skies, animals, humans, natural scenery and cities.

To capture the cinematic nightscapes in Night on Earth, Art Wolfe photographed all seven continents’ starry skies, animals, humans, natural scenery and cities.

Chef Freddie Bitsoie covers the vast North American continent as he celebrates the cuisines of Indigenous cultures in this important book.

Chef Freddie Bitsoie covers the vast North American continent as he celebrates the cuisines of Indigenous cultures in this important book.

The Matter of Black Lives is a standout among books about race, notable for its historical perspective and breadth.

The Matter of Black Lives is a standout among books about race, notable for its historical perspective and breadth.

Hilary Mantel’s commanding intelligence and inimitable style are on full display in this essay collection.

Hilary Mantel’s commanding intelligence and inimitable style are on full display in this essay collection.

Astonishing from start to finish, The Madman’s Library stands as a testament to the abiding adaptability of books.

Astonishing from start to finish, The Madman’s Library stands as a testament to the abiding adaptability of books.

In her enlightening and elegantly written Looking for the Good War, Elizabeth D. Samet compares popular myths about World War II to the brutal facts of war.

In her enlightening and elegantly written Looking for the Good War, Elizabeth D. Samet compares popular myths about World War II to the brutal facts of war.

Despite its brevity, Zadie Smith’s collection of six essays about the year 2020 is moving, resonant and powerful.

Despite its brevity, Zadie Smith’s collection of six essays about the year 2020 is moving, resonant and powerful.

Maggie Smith captures the wonder and bewilderment that come with being human. She’s excellent company for readers in need of connection.

Maggie Smith captures the wonder and bewilderment that come with being human. She’s excellent company for readers in need of connection.

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