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Journalist Tom Roston outlines the story behind Kurt Vonnegut’s masterpiece, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the wartime trauma that inspired it.

Journalist Tom Roston outlines the story behind Kurt Vonnegut’s masterpiece, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the wartime trauma that inspired it.

Journalist Albert Samaha’s investigation into his family’s decision to emigrate from the Philippines turns up some surprising and complex answers.

Journalist Albert Samaha's investigation into his family’s decision to emigrate from the Philippines turns up some surprising and complex answers.

While John Lewis was unable to record his essays himself, Don Cheadle more than succeeds in embodying the congressman’s message of hope.

While John Lewis was unable to record his essays himself, Don Cheadle more than succeeds in embodying the congressman’s message of hope.

Helen Ellis’ energetic narration offers a perfect listening experience for readers who have enjoyed the audiobooks of Leslie Jordan and Mindy Kaling.

Helen Ellis’ energetic narration offers a perfect listening experience for readers who have enjoyed the audiobooks of Leslie Jordan and Mindy Kaling.

Afrominimalist Christine Platt’s calm, careful narration of her journey toward living with less is both relatable and reassuring.

Afrominimalist Christine Platt’s calm, careful narration of her journey toward living with less is both relatable and reassuring.

Through incisive, often disarmingly confessional writing, Kristen Radtke gets to the core of what loneliness is and what it does to our bodies and minds.

Through incisive, often disarmingly confessional writing, Kristen Radtke gets to the core of what loneliness is and what it does to our bodies and minds.

Whether they’re experts in medieval history or diving in for the first time, history buffs will find The Middle Ages to be an essential illustrated history.

Whether they’re experts in medieval history or diving in for the first time, history buffs will find The Middle Ages to be an essential illustrated history.

This indispensable follow-up to the March trilogy continues the story of the life of John Lewis, one of 20th-century America’s most exceptional figures.

This indispensable follow-up to the March trilogy continues the story of the life of John Lewis, one of 20th-century America’s most exceptional figures.

Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez present a powerful meditation on hidden history and a haunting statement on exactly why that history is hidden.

Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez present a powerful meditation on hidden history and a haunting statement on exactly why that history is hidden.

Merissa Nathan Gerson’s advice and personal stories offer solace for any mourner but are shared with a keen eye toward grieving when you’re young and single.

Merissa Nathan Gerson’s advice and personal stories offer solace for any mourner but are shared with a keen eye toward grieving when you’re young and single.

Diana Helmuth’s funny, frank perspective is a breath of fresh air on the whole fresh-air-and-nature thing.

Diana Helmuth’s funny, frank perspective is a breath of fresh air on the whole fresh-air-and-nature thing.

Emily Ladau’s careful treatment of disability advocacy is a corrective that can help us all be better humans.

Emily Ladau’s careful treatment of disability advocacy is a corrective that can help us all be better humans.

Bringing Up Race is an extremely informative and enjoyable guide for parents, thanks to Uju Asika’s wise but never preachy style.

Bringing Up Race is an extremely informative and enjoyable guide for parents, thanks to Uju Asika’s wise but never preachy style.

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