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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.

As Jordan Salama follows Colombia’s Magdalena River from beginning to end, he hears the incredible stories of people whose fates are entwined with the river.

As Jordan Salama follows Colombia’s Magdalena River from beginning to end, he hears the incredible stories of people whose fates are entwined with the river.

Written with humility, humor and visionary insight, Jonathan Franzen’s wide-ranging collection is certain to generate rewarding dialogue.

Written with humility, humor and visionary insight, Jonathan Franzen’s wide-ranging collection is certain to generate rewarding dialogue.

This collection of terms for hard-to-articulate emotional states is the perfect gift for logophiles.

This collection of terms for hard-to-articulate emotional states is the perfect gift for logophiles.

This vibrant, immersive cookbook pulls from many foodways and regions of the globe, with Black chefs, intellectuals and tastemakers leading the way.

This vibrant, immersive cookbook pulls from many foodways and regions of the globe, with Black chefs, intellectuals and tastemakers leading the way.

Full of personality and exquisite artistry, Birds will mesmerize nature lovers with its compassion and profound beauty.

Full of personality and exquisite artistry, Birds will mesmerize nature lovers with its compassion and profound beauty.

This thoughtful guide to the work of marginalized writers is brimming with reading recommendations and fabulous illustrations.

This thoughtful guide to the work of marginalized writers is brimming with reading recommendations and fabulous illustrations.

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