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Essays

by Irby, Samantha

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. " In her third essay collection, Irby shares what she's been up to since We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: leaving ...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. " In her third essay collection, Irby shares what she's been up to since We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: leaving Chicago to live in Michigan, becoming a kind of parent to her wife's kids, writing for the Hulu show, Shrill, turning 40 (‘the hilarious thing about being forty is this: I don't know anything’) and lots more. Irby has an uncanny ability to punctuate all the funny stuff with well-placed moments of true tenderness, making this exactly what her longtime and new readers will love and LOL over.” -- Booklist Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. " In her third essay collection, Irby shares what she's been up to since We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: leaving ...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. " In her third essay collection, Irby shares what she's been up to since We Are Never Meeting in Real Life: leaving Chicago to live in Michigan, becoming a kind of parent to her wife's kids, writing for the Hulu show, Shrill, turning 40 (‘the hilarious thing about being forty is this: I don't know anything’) and lots more. Irby has an uncanny ability to punctuate all the funny stuff with well-placed moments of true tenderness, making this exactly what her longtime and new readers will love and LOL over.” -- Booklist Show less

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Untamed

Untamed

by Doyle, Glennon

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "Motivational speaker Doyle (Love Warrior) writes of divorcing her husband, finding love with Olympic soccer player ...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "Motivational speaker Doyle (Love Warrior) writes of divorcing her husband, finding love with Olympic soccer player Abby Wambach, and coming out to family and fans in this inspirational memoir. The book is filled with hopeful messages and encourages women to reject the status quo and follow their intuition. ‘It's a lifelong battle for a woman to stay whole and free in a world hell bent on caging her,’ she writes. This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center, will delight readers.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "Motivational speaker Doyle (Love Warrior) writes of divorcing her husband, finding love with Olympic soccer player ...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "Motivational speaker Doyle (Love Warrior) writes of divorcing her husband, finding love with Olympic soccer player Abby Wambach, and coming out to family and fans in this inspirational memoir. The book is filled with hopeful messages and encourages women to reject the status quo and follow their intuition. ‘It's a lifelong battle for a woman to stay whole and free in a world hell bent on caging her,’ she writes. This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center, will delight readers.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Night Watchman

The Night Watchman

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “Drawing on her grandfather's letters, written while he was tribal chairman, Edrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “Drawing on her grandfather's letters, written while he was tribal chairman, Edrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Members of the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa, led by… a night watchman at the local jewel-bearing plant, travel to Washington to protest. Erdrich once again calls upon her considerable storytelling skills to elucidate the struggles of generations of Native people to retain their cultural identity and their connection to the land.” – Library Journal Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “Drawing on her grandfather's letters, written while he was tribal chairman, Edrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “Drawing on her grandfather's letters, written while he was tribal chairman, Edrich re-creates a shameful chapter in America's history when Congress introduced a bill to terminate the treaty rights of Native tribes, which would force assimilation and pave the way for a land grab. Members of the Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa, led by… a night watchman at the local jewel-bearing plant, travel to Washington to protest. Erdrich once again calls upon her considerable storytelling skills to elucidate the struggles of generations of Native people to retain their cultural identity and their connection to the land.” – Library Journal Show less

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My Dark Vanessa

My Dark Vanessa

A Novel

by Russell, Kate Elizabeth

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. ""At age 15, Vanessa had a relationship with her 42-year-old English teacher, who claims to love her for her emoti...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. ""At age 15, Vanessa had a relationship with her 42-year-old English teacher, who claims to love her for her emotional intelligence and creative writing abilities. At least that's what she tells us nearly two decades later, when another student has called out [the same teacher] for their sexual activity and starts a social media firestorm. It also starts Vanessa thinking. A deeply relevant debut that the author has been writing since age 16, drawing on her own experiences, and the reading enlightens even as it chills." – Library Journal Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. ""At age 15, Vanessa had a relationship with her 42-year-old English teacher, who claims to love her for her emoti...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. ""At age 15, Vanessa had a relationship with her 42-year-old English teacher, who claims to love her for her emotional intelligence and creative writing abilities. At least that's what she tells us nearly two decades later, when another student has called out [the same teacher] for their sexual activity and starts a social media firestorm. It also starts Vanessa thinking. A deeply relevant debut that the author has been writing since age 16, drawing on her own experiences, and the reading enlightens even as it chills." – Library Journal Show less

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How to Eat

How to Eat

All your Food and Diet Questions Answered

by Bittman, Mark

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. “Food gurus Bittman & Katz bring their expertise and common sense to answering myriad questions about diet and nutrit...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. “Food gurus Bittman & Katz bring their expertise and common sense to answering myriad questions about diet and nutrition. ‘The artful (or at least competent!) blend of science and sense is what we believe to be our signature contribution,’ write the authors, as they impart their views on various diets, whether it's advisable to always eat breakfast, what makes a good snack, whether dairy is good or bad and whether there are any true superfoods.” – Kirkus Reviews Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. “Food gurus Bittman & Katz bring their expertise and common sense to answering myriad questions about diet and nutrit...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. “Food gurus Bittman & Katz bring their expertise and common sense to answering myriad questions about diet and nutrition. ‘The artful (or at least competent!) blend of science and sense is what we believe to be our signature contribution,’ write the authors, as they impart their views on various diets, whether it's advisable to always eat breakfast, what makes a good snack, whether dairy is good or bad and whether there are any true superfoods.” – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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The Glass Hotel

The Glass Hotel

A Novel

by Mandel, Emily St. John

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “A financier's Ponzi scheme unravels to disastrous effect, revealing the unexpected connections among a cast of disparate ch...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “A financier's Ponzi scheme unravels to disastrous effect, revealing the unexpected connections among a cast of disparate characters. How did Vincent Smith fall overboard from a container ship near the coast of Mauritania, fathoms away from her former life as [a] pretend trophy wife? In luminous prose, Mandel shows how easy it is to become caught in a web of unintended consequences and how disastrous it can be when such fragile bonds shatter under pressure." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “A financier's Ponzi scheme unravels to disastrous effect, revealing the unexpected connections among a cast of disparate ch...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “A financier's Ponzi scheme unravels to disastrous effect, revealing the unexpected connections among a cast of disparate characters. How did Vincent Smith fall overboard from a container ship near the coast of Mauritania, fathoms away from her former life as [a] pretend trophy wife? In luminous prose, Mandel shows how easy it is to become caught in a web of unintended consequences and how disastrous it can be when such fragile bonds shatter under pressure." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Deacon King Kong

Deacon King Kong

by McBride, James

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “McBride portrays a 1969 Brooklyn neighborhood through its outsiders, from the Irish to Italians, Puerto Ricans, and African...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “McBride portrays a 1969 Brooklyn neighborhood through its outsiders, from the Irish to Italians, Puerto Ricans, and African Americans who came north during the Great Migration. At 71, the titular deacon is the least likely of heroes; residents of the Cause Houses wonder how he’s still alive. When he shoots the boy he coached in baseball who has become a drug-dealer at 19, everyone assumes the deacon's days of freedom are numbered. McBride's neighborhood saga ultimately sets a new standard for multidimensional fiction about people of color." -Booklist Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “McBride portrays a 1969 Brooklyn neighborhood through its outsiders, from the Irish to Italians, Puerto Ricans, and African...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “McBride portrays a 1969 Brooklyn neighborhood through its outsiders, from the Irish to Italians, Puerto Ricans, and African Americans who came north during the Great Migration. At 71, the titular deacon is the least likely of heroes; residents of the Cause Houses wonder how he’s still alive. When he shoots the boy he coached in baseball who has become a drug-dealer at 19, everyone assumes the deacon's days of freedom are numbered. McBride's neighborhood saga ultimately sets a new standard for multidimensional fiction about people of color." -Booklist Show less

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Macrina Bakery

Macrina Bakery

Seasons

by Mackie, Leslie

Book - 2019

NEW FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "This compilation of customers’ favorite new dishes and desserts from the Macrina kitchen is organized arou...Show more NEW FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "This compilation of customers’ favorite new dishes and desserts from the Macrina kitchen is organized around the many seasonal delicacies of the Puget Sound. The easy-to-follow recipes feature big flavors and beautiful food. Local photographer Jim Henkens spent many days at Leslie Mackie’s farm on Vashon Island capturing the spirit and flair of these well-tested recipes and the rural beauty that serves as Leslie’s inspiration.” – Author description Show less

NEW FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "This compilation of customers’ favorite new dishes and desserts from the Macrina kitchen is organized arou...Show more NEW FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH! Adult Nonfiction. "This compilation of customers’ favorite new dishes and desserts from the Macrina kitchen is organized around the many seasonal delicacies of the Puget Sound. The easy-to-follow recipes feature big flavors and beautiful food. Local photographer Jim Henkens spent many days at Leslie Mackie’s farm on Vashon Island capturing the spirit and flair of these well-tested recipes and the rural beauty that serves as Leslie’s inspiration.” – Author description Show less

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The City We Became

The City We Became

by Jemisin, N. K.

Book - 2020

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “The staggering contemporary fantasy that launches Jemisin’s new trilogy, leads readers into the beating heart of New York C...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “The staggering contemporary fantasy that launches Jemisin’s new trilogy, leads readers into the beating heart of New York City for a stunning tale of a world out of balance. After hundreds of years of gestation, New York City is awakening to sentience, but ‘postpartum complications’ threaten to destroy it. Blending the concept of the multiverse with New York City arcana, this novel works as both a wry adventure and an incisive look at a changing city. Readers will be thrilled.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “The staggering contemporary fantasy that launches Jemisin’s new trilogy, leads readers into the beating heart of New York C...Show more NEW FOR MARCH! Adult Fiction. “The staggering contemporary fantasy that launches Jemisin’s new trilogy, leads readers into the beating heart of New York City for a stunning tale of a world out of balance. After hundreds of years of gestation, New York City is awakening to sentience, but ‘postpartum complications’ threaten to destroy it. Blending the concept of the multiverse with New York City arcana, this novel works as both a wry adventure and an incisive look at a changing city. Readers will be thrilled.” – Publishers Weekly Show less

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How to Do Nothing

How to Do Nothing

Resisting the Attention Economy

by Odell, Jenny

Book - 2019

NEW FOR FEBRUARY! Adult Nonfiction. "Approachable and incisive…the book is clearly the work of a socially conscious artist and writer who considers c...Show more NEW FOR FEBRUARY! Adult Nonfiction. "Approachable and incisive…the book is clearly the work of a socially conscious artist and writer who considers careful attention to the rich variety of the world an antidote to the addictive products and platforms that technology provides….[Odell] sails with capable ease between the Scylla and Charybdis of subjectivity and arid theory with the relatable humanity of her vision." – Washington Post Show less

NEW FOR FEBRUARY! Adult Nonfiction. "Approachable and incisive…the book is clearly the work of a socially conscious artist and writer who considers c...Show more NEW FOR FEBRUARY! Adult Nonfiction. "Approachable and incisive…the book is clearly the work of a socially conscious artist and writer who considers careful attention to the rich variety of the world an antidote to the addictive products and platforms that technology provides….[Odell] sails with capable ease between the Scylla and Charybdis of subjectivity and arid theory with the relatable humanity of her vision." – Washington Post Show less

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Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers

Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers

Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season

by Benzakein, Erin

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers–including gardening, buying, caring for, ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers–including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers." – Publisher description Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers–including gardening, buying, caring for, ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers–including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers." – Publisher description Show less

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Interior Chinatown

Interior Chinatown

by Yu, Charles

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "The inspired author of How To Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010), delivers another inventive drama about an Asian act...Show more Adult Fiction. "The inspired author of How To Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010), delivers another inventive drama about an Asian actor who dreams of becoming a star. …Yu is a novelist who plays endlessly with style, genre, and nonlinear narratives. Here, the story is delivered in seven distinct ‘acts’ depicting the arc of Willis Wu, a young actor of Taiwanese descent who dreams of graduating from the pigeonhole of ‘Generic Asian Man’ on television to ‘Kung Fu Guy,’ a shining star on the silver screen equal to the legendary Bruce Lee." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

Adult Fiction. "The inspired author of How To Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010), delivers another inventive drama about an Asian act...Show more Adult Fiction. "The inspired author of How To Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010), delivers another inventive drama about an Asian actor who dreams of becoming a star. …Yu is a novelist who plays endlessly with style, genre, and nonlinear narratives. Here, the story is delivered in seven distinct ‘acts’ depicting the arc of Willis Wu, a young actor of Taiwanese descent who dreams of graduating from the pigeonhole of ‘Generic Asian Man’ on television to ‘Kung Fu Guy,’ a shining star on the silver screen equal to the legendary Bruce Lee." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Minor Feelings

Minor Feelings

An Asian American Reckoning

by Hong, Cathy Park

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "The poetry editor of the New Republic discusses her experiences living and working in a culture hostile to expressions of Asian in...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "The poetry editor of the New Republic discusses her experiences living and working in a culture hostile to expressions of Asian individuality and identity. In this memoir in essays, Hong offers a fierce and timely meditation on race and gender issues from her perspective as a Korean American woman. Candid and unapologetically political, Hong's text deftly explores the explosive emotions surrounding race in ways sure to impact the discourse surrounding Asian identity as well as race and belonging in America. " – Kirkus Reviews Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "The poetry editor of the New Republic discusses her experiences living and working in a culture hostile to expressions of Asian in...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "The poetry editor of the New Republic discusses her experiences living and working in a culture hostile to expressions of Asian individuality and identity. In this memoir in essays, Hong offers a fierce and timely meditation on race and gender issues from her perspective as a Korean American woman. Candid and unapologetically political, Hong's text deftly explores the explosive emotions surrounding race in ways sure to impact the discourse surrounding Asian identity as well as race and belonging in America. " – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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The Resisters

The Resisters

A Novel

by Jen, Gish

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "A prodigious young athlete fights the oppression and poverty of her social class in this shrewd and provocative near-future novel. In...Show more Adult Fiction. "A prodigious young athlete fights the oppression and poverty of her social class in this shrewd and provocative near-future novel. In AutoAmerica, the Netted rule over an underclass called the Surplus, who receive Basic Income but aren’t allowed to work and are denied basic human rights. 17-year-old Gwen, a member of the Surplus and a star player in the Underground Baseball League, is tired of her oppressive life and wants to rise to the Netted class. She gets her chance when the Netted recruit her to help beat ChinRussia." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "A prodigious young athlete fights the oppression and poverty of her social class in this shrewd and provocative near-future novel. In...Show more Adult Fiction. "A prodigious young athlete fights the oppression and poverty of her social class in this shrewd and provocative near-future novel. In AutoAmerica, the Netted rule over an underclass called the Surplus, who receive Basic Income but aren’t allowed to work and are denied basic human rights. 17-year-old Gwen, a member of the Surplus and a star player in the Underground Baseball League, is tired of her oppressive life and wants to rise to the Netted class. She gets her chance when the Netted recruit her to help beat ChinRussia." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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Something That May Shock and Discredit You

Something That May Shock and Discredit You

by Ortberg, Daniel Mallory

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Slate advice columnist Ortberg brings the full force of his wit and literary depth to this genre-bending essay collection. Describ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Slate advice columnist Ortberg brings the full force of his wit and literary depth to this genre-bending essay collection. Describing it as ‘memoir-adjacent,’ Ortberg intersperses searingly honest passages about his journey as a transgender man with laugh-out-loud funny literary pastiche. Ortberg provides an often hilarious, sometimes discomfiting, but invariably honest account of one man's becoming." – Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Slate advice columnist Ortberg brings the full force of his wit and literary depth to this genre-bending essay collection. Describ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Slate advice columnist Ortberg brings the full force of his wit and literary depth to this genre-bending essay collection. Describing it as ‘memoir-adjacent,’ Ortberg intersperses searingly honest passages about his journey as a transgender man with laugh-out-loud funny literary pastiche. Ortberg provides an often hilarious, sometimes discomfiting, but invariably honest account of one man's becoming." – Publishers Weekly Show less

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Trick Mirror

Trick Mirror

Reflections on Self-delusion

by Tolentino, Jia

Book - 2019

Adult Nonfiction. "In these nine stunning pieces, New Yorker staff writer Tolentino seamlessly melds together journalistic social criticism and revea...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "In these nine stunning pieces, New Yorker staff writer Tolentino seamlessly melds together journalistic social criticism and revealing personal essays. Tolentino offers a millennial perspective that is deeply grounded, intellectually transcending her relative youth. She brings fresh perspective to current movements in a manner similar to that of Joan Didion in the 1960s and '70s. Exhilarating, groundbreaking essays that should establish Tolentino as a key voice of her generation." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "In these nine stunning pieces, New Yorker staff writer Tolentino seamlessly melds together journalistic social criticism and revea...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "In these nine stunning pieces, New Yorker staff writer Tolentino seamlessly melds together journalistic social criticism and revealing personal essays. Tolentino offers a millennial perspective that is deeply grounded, intellectually transcending her relative youth. She brings fresh perspective to current movements in a manner similar to that of Joan Didion in the 1960s and '70s. Exhilarating, groundbreaking essays that should establish Tolentino as a key voice of her generation." – Kirkus Reviews Show less

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Weather

Weather

A Novel

by Offill, Jenny

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Offill introduces us to Lizzie Benson, a librarian (though not by the traditional route) who's barely able to spend time with her hus...Show more Adult Fiction. "Offill introduces us to Lizzie Benson, a librarian (though not by the traditional route) who's barely able to spend time with her husband and son as she fusses over her devout mother and addict brother. An old mentor wants Lizzie to help her answer mail she's been receiving in response to her podcast ‘Hell and High Water,’ and eventually Lizzie must look to the larger world and recognize that she can't save everyone—though she keeps trying." – Library Journal Show less

Adult Fiction. "Offill introduces us to Lizzie Benson, a librarian (though not by the traditional route) who's barely able to spend time with her hus...Show more Adult Fiction. "Offill introduces us to Lizzie Benson, a librarian (though not by the traditional route) who's barely able to spend time with her husband and son as she fusses over her devout mother and addict brother. An old mentor wants Lizzie to help her answer mail she's been receiving in response to her podcast ‘Hell and High Water,’ and eventually Lizzie must look to the larger world and recognize that she can't save everyone—though she keeps trying." – Library Journal Show less

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American Dirt

American Dirt

by Cummins, Jeanine

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "This terrifying and tender novel is a blunt answer to the question of why immigrants from Latin America cross the U.S. border—and a t...Show more Adult Fiction. "This terrifying and tender novel is a blunt answer to the question of why immigrants from Latin America cross the U.S. border—and a testimony to the courage it takes to do it. Cummins opens this propulsive novel with a massacre... The only survivors are Lydia, and her 8-year-old son, Luca. She knows they must escape, fast and far. [The author] vividly recounts their harrowing travels for more than 1,000 miles by bus, atop a lethally dangerous freight train, and finally on foot across the implacable Sonoran Desert." Show less

Adult Fiction. "This terrifying and tender novel is a blunt answer to the question of why immigrants from Latin America cross the U.S. border—and a t...Show more Adult Fiction. "This terrifying and tender novel is a blunt answer to the question of why immigrants from Latin America cross the U.S. border—and a testimony to the courage it takes to do it. Cummins opens this propulsive novel with a massacre... The only survivors are Lydia, and her 8-year-old son, Luca. She knows they must escape, fast and far. [The author] vividly recounts their harrowing travels for more than 1,000 miles by bus, atop a lethally dangerous freight train, and finally on foot across the implacable Sonoran Desert." Show less

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Hitting A Straight Lick With A Crooked Stick

Hitting A Straight Lick With A Crooked Stick

Stories From the Harlem Renaissance

by Hurston, Zora Neale

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Not only does this collection include some of the greatest stories from the great Hurston, examining race, class, sex, and love with...Show more Adult Fiction. "Not only does this collection include some of the greatest stories from the great Hurston, examining race, class, sex, and love within the context of African American culture, but it includes eight ‘lost’ Harlem Renaissance tales unearthed from obscure periodicals and archives. The result is a refreshed view of Hurston as an American classic." – Library Journal Show less

Adult Fiction. "Not only does this collection include some of the greatest stories from the great Hurston, examining race, class, sex, and love with...Show more Adult Fiction. "Not only does this collection include some of the greatest stories from the great Hurston, examining race, class, sex, and love within the context of African American culture, but it includes eight ‘lost’ Harlem Renaissance tales unearthed from obscure periodicals and archives. The result is a refreshed view of Hurston as an American classic." – Library Journal Show less

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Homie

Homie

Poems

by Smith, Danez

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Smith (Don't Call Us Dead) presents an electrifying, unabashedly queer ode to friendship and community in their exuberant and mour...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Smith (Don't Call Us Dead) presents an electrifying, unabashedly queer ode to friendship and community in their exuberant and mournful second collection. These poems are a celebration of black culture and experience, and a condemnation of white supremacy and its effect. Smith is a visionary polyglot with a fearless voice."– Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Smith (Don't Call Us Dead) presents an electrifying, unabashedly queer ode to friendship and community in their exuberant and mour...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Smith (Don't Call Us Dead) presents an electrifying, unabashedly queer ode to friendship and community in their exuberant and mournful second collection. These poems are a celebration of black culture and experience, and a condemnation of white supremacy and its effect. Smith is a visionary polyglot with a fearless voice."– Publishers Weekly Show less

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A Long Petal of the Sea

A Long Petal of the Sea

A Novel

by Allende, Isabel

Book - 2020

Adult Fiction. "Spanning 1938-1994, this majestic novel from Allende focuses on Victor Dalmau, a 23-year-old medical student fighting in the Spanish ...Show more Adult Fiction. "Spanning 1938-1994, this majestic novel from Allende focuses on Victor Dalmau, a 23-year-old medical student fighting in the Spanish Civil War on the Republican side when the novel opens. After Nationalist forces prevail, Victor and thousands of other Republican sympathizers flee Spain to avoid brutal reprisals. Seamlessly juxtaposing exile with homecoming, otherness with belonging, and tyranny with freedom, the novel feels both timeless and perfectly timed for today."– Publishers Weekly Show less

Adult Fiction. "Spanning 1938-1994, this majestic novel from Allende focuses on Victor Dalmau, a 23-year-old medical student fighting in the Spanish ...Show more Adult Fiction. "Spanning 1938-1994, this majestic novel from Allende focuses on Victor Dalmau, a 23-year-old medical student fighting in the Spanish Civil War on the Republican side when the novel opens. After Nationalist forces prevail, Victor and thousands of other Republican sympathizers flee Spain to avoid brutal reprisals. Seamlessly juxtaposing exile with homecoming, otherness with belonging, and tyranny with freedom, the novel feels both timeless and perfectly timed for today."– Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Power of Showing up

The Power of Showing up

How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired

by Siegel, Daniel J.

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "Siegel and Bryson successfully coauthor another parenting title, this time investigating how parental presence effects a child's b...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Siegel and Bryson successfully coauthor another parenting title, this time investigating how parental presence effects a child's brain development. Using their Four S method, they describe how a reliable parental presence in a child's life leads to the child feeling ‘Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure.’ The Fours S's create an environment of secure attachment that is absolutely key to optimal healthy development. Parents looking for solid research delivered in an accessible manner will find Siegel and Bryson getting the job done well yet again.” – Booklist Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "Siegel and Bryson successfully coauthor another parenting title, this time investigating how parental presence effects a child's b...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "Siegel and Bryson successfully coauthor another parenting title, this time investigating how parental presence effects a child's brain development. Using their Four S method, they describe how a reliable parental presence in a child's life leads to the child feeling ‘Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure.’ The Fours S's create an environment of secure attachment that is absolutely key to optimal healthy development. Parents looking for solid research delivered in an accessible manner will find Siegel and Bryson getting the job done well yet again.” – Booklist Show less

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Radical Compassion

Radical Compassion

Learning to Love Yourself and your World With the Practice of RAIN

by Brach, Tara

Book - 2019

Adult Nonfiction. "[Brach] offers…an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Eac...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "[Brach] offers…an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) is brought to life by memorable stories shared by Tara and her students as they deal with feelings of overwhelm, loss, and self-aversion, with painful relationships, and past trauma--and as they discover step-by-step the sources of love, forgiveness, compassion, and deep wisdom alive within all of us." – Publisher description Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "[Brach] offers…an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Eac...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "[Brach] offers…an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) is brought to life by memorable stories shared by Tara and her students as they deal with feelings of overwhelm, loss, and self-aversion, with painful relationships, and past trauma--and as they discover step-by-step the sources of love, forgiveness, compassion, and deep wisdom alive within all of us." – Publisher description Show less

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Such A Fun Age

Such A Fun Age

A Novel

by Reid, Kiley

Book - 2019

Adult Fiction. "In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, white blogger Alix calls her African American babysitter, Emira, asking her to take...Show more Adult Fiction. "In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, white blogger Alix calls her African American babysitter, Emira, asking her to take toddler Briar to the local market for distraction. There, the security guard accuses Emira of kidnapping Briar, and Alix's efforts to right the situation turn out to be good intentions selfishly mismanaged. Reid illuminates difficult truths about race, society, and power with a fresh, light hand." - Library Journal Show less

Adult Fiction. "In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, white blogger Alix calls her African American babysitter, Emira, asking her to take...Show more Adult Fiction. "In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, white blogger Alix calls her African American babysitter, Emira, asking her to take toddler Briar to the local market for distraction. There, the security guard accuses Emira of kidnapping Briar, and Alix's efforts to right the situation turn out to be good intentions selfishly mismanaged. Reid illuminates difficult truths about race, society, and power with a fresh, light hand." - Library Journal Show less

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Tiny Habits

Tiny Habits

+ the Small Changes That Change Everything

by Fogg, B. J.

Book - 2020

Adult Nonfiction. "According to Fogg (founder and director, Stanford's Behavior Design Lab), creating positive change isn't as hard as people think. ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "According to Fogg (founder and director, Stanford's Behavior Design Lab), creating positive change isn't as hard as people think. The author's ‘tiny habits’ method, steeped in decades of research and based on behavior design, asks participants to choose a behavior they wish to change and then apply small 30-second actions that will get them closer to attaining their goals. Fogg's method has great potential to promote altered behavior in those who have sought help in other ventures with little success.” – Library Journal Show less

Adult Nonfiction. "According to Fogg (founder and director, Stanford's Behavior Design Lab), creating positive change isn't as hard as people think. ...Show more Adult Nonfiction. "According to Fogg (founder and director, Stanford's Behavior Design Lab), creating positive change isn't as hard as people think. The author's ‘tiny habits’ method, steeped in decades of research and based on behavior design, asks participants to choose a behavior they wish to change and then apply small 30-second actions that will get them closer to attaining their goals. Fogg's method has great potential to promote altered behavior in those who have sought help in other ventures with little success.” – Library Journal Show less

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