In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are some of the most inspirational women in history. These books for readers of all ages include some excellent biographies on women who have made a difference in many realms of government, science, and the arts: SHE PERSISTED AROUND THE WORLD: 13 WOMEN WHO CHANGED HISTORY by Chelsea Clinton, […]
What are your thoughts about the Presidential nominees’ picks for Vice President? Do you understand the role of Vice President? Well, we’ve nominated the following titles to elucidate the position. These are standout books by and about former Vice Presidents – some of whom ascended to be Presidents and others who did not. Click for […]
You’ve read The Girls now what? Emma Cline’s coming-of-age novel, about a teen girl who gets involved with one of the most infamous cults in American history, has become one of the favorite books of the summer. If you loved reading or listening to it and are looking for more, try these similarly cult-themed titles in both fiction and nonfiction. Click for More […]
Wildfires are once again raging in the drought-stricken Western United States. As of this post, nearly 100 fires are being fought by 25,000 firefighters in 10 states. Blazes such as the Rocky Fire and the Mad River Complex fires have necessitated a call for active duty U.S. soldiers to assist firefighters. Many of the fires […]
Back in July, beach chairs gave way to backpacks on store shelves since many students start school in mid-August, bringing summer “learning loss” to a halt. This week we present an array of books for students, teachers, parents, librarians, and concerned citizens. Topics range from first-day jitters to trenchant analyses of, and prescriptions for, improving how […]
The death in Zimbabwe last week of Cecil the lion, at the hands of a wealthy American trophy hunter, stirred up a whirlwind of ethical controversy involving endangered animals, hunting, and conservation. From the true story of a man-eating tiger in Russia to portraits of America’s most endangered species, we offer a list this week […]
The extraordinary success of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s, Between the World and Me, has both embodied the current, re-ignited conversation about race in America, as well as hearkened back to earlier literary explorations on the matter. We offer here a small, urgent collection of books that have taken that same deep dive into an infinitely complex and emotional […]
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming movie BRIDGE OF SPIES, slated to hit theaters in October, is a Cold War spy thriller based on the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a […]
