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Bottoms up and the Devil LaughsBottoms up and the Devil Laughs, BookA Journey Through the Deep State
by Howley, KerryBook - 2023Book, 2023
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Holds: 47 on 10 copies
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Anita De Monte Laughs LastAnita De Monte Laughs Last, Book
by Gonzalez, XochitlBook - 2024 | First U.S. edition.Book, 2024. First U.S. edition.
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Holds: 194 on 86 copies
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In this follow up to her acclaimed debut Olga Dies Dreaming, Gonzalez tells a rich and unique story about two Latina women, living parallel lives a decade apart. Raquel is a working-class Puerto Rican art history student at an exclusive university in the 90s who struggles to fit in. She believes she's found acceptance in her new relationship with a wealthy and connected white artist on campus. Anita is a Cuban-American artist in 80s New York who gains growing recognition, but is robbed of her life before she's able to realize her aspirations. Anita's husband is an established and influential artist who, rather than support her, diminishes and exploits her for his own gain. Both women battle against deep-rooted racism, classism, and sexism in the prestigious realms they inhabit, the margins of the art world and the Ivy League. Heaped with robust characters, interconnected storylines, riveting writing, and supernatural elements, this irresistible page-turner will enthrall readers of all kinds, but especially those looking for a book with Latinx cultures and characters at the center. For fans of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez, and Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer.In this follow up to her acclaimed debut Olga Dies Dreaming, Gonzalez tells a rich and unique story about two Latina women, living parallel lives a decade apart. Raquel is a working-class Puerto Rican art history student at an exclusive university…
The Fox WifeThe Fox Wife, BookA Novel
by Choo, YangszeBook - 2024 | First Edition.Book, 2024. First Edition.
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Holds: 67 on 41 copies
Holds: 67 on 41 copies
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When a young woman is found frozen to death on the doorstep of a local business, the shop owner hires Bao, an amateur detective, to find out what happened. Bao, in his sixties and retired from his day job, has a supernatural knack for telling the truth from lies. He methodically follows the trail, slowly but doggedly unraveling the mystery which only leads to more questions. Meanwhile, Snow, a fox spirit disguised as a human, is hunting down the man who caused the death of her baby/cub. In danger of being exposed as a fox and imperiling her life in the process, she nonetheless goes on a journey that parallels Bao, but her quest is purely for revenge. As their paths converge, they discover the connections and truths behind their shared mysteries, confront their pasts, and discover new possibilities in their lives. Set in Northern China in 1908, this novel is filled with mythology, folklore, magical elements, intricately plotted storylines and tenderly-drawn characters. This atmospheric tale is a heartbreaking and life-affirming amalgam of fantasy, historical fiction and mystery that will appeal to a wide range of readers.When a young woman is found frozen to death on the doorstep of a local business, the shop owner hires Bao, an amateur detective, to find out what happened. Bao, in his sixties and retired from his day job, has a supernatural knack for telling the…
Everyone Who Is Gone Is HereEveryone Who Is Gone Is Here, BookThe United States, Central America, and the Making of A Crisis
by Blitzer, JonathanBook - 2024Book, 2024
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Holds: 53 on 26 copies
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Blitzer, a staff writer on immigration for The New Yorker, focuses on the experiences of several people to draw a line between U.S. foreign policy in Central America beginning during the Cold War, through the domestic policies related to immigration reform and the War on Drugs during the Reagan Administration, to the well-publicized border crisis apparent today. Far from being a dry policy analysis, the book depicts, in painstaking detail, the struggles of individuals forced to flee their homes in El Salvador and Guatemala; of immigration workers trying desperately to help them; and of prosecutors, public defenders, and bureaucrats navigating an arcane and convoluted legal battleground fraught with political - and humanitarian - peril. In the name of combatting the spread of communism, U.S. officials turned a blind eye to torture and persecution throughout Central America during the post-war period. The people who fled to the U.S. found themselves marginalized and often criminalized. Deportations of some of the most violent incarcerated immigrants led to the export of American gang infrastructure to countries previously devastated by civil war, and the violence – and hence a large wave of migration – continues. While Blitzer's style is easy to read, the subject matter of this book is difficult but necessary for anyone desiring a comprehensive understanding of the migrant crisis, and its human toll, beyond the stories in the news.Blitzer, a staff writer on immigration for The New Yorker, focuses on the experiences of several people to draw a line between U.S. foreign policy in Central America beginning during the Cold War, through the domestic policies related to immigration…
EynhallowEynhallow, Paperback
by McGregor, TimPaperback - 2024Paperback, 2024
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Holds: 30 on 8 copies
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Agnes is a resident of Eynhallow, a desolate and bleak isle off the northern coast of Scotland. She has a hard life and can barely feed the four children she has crammed into her tiny two-room cottage, let alone her ungrateful, drunken husband. One day as she stares longingly out onto the black waves, a stranger comes calling - a scientist by the name of Victor Frankenstein - and for this tiny four-family island community a stranger means nothing but trouble. The community is suddenly abuzz with gossip of what this out-of-place character can be doing in such a barren and lonely part of the world. Frankenstein is not suited to life in Eynhallow and finds himself in need of someone to help keep his house habitable and food on the table. As Agnes works in his cottage, a bond forms between them and Frankenstein finds himself fascinated by her. But something else has arrived on the island with Frankenstein, something huge and malformed that stalks the shores at night and has the locals afraid and telling stories. As Agnes gets drawn into Frankenstein's world, she finds her traditional Christian values at odds with the dark and unholy practices going on, and she must make a choice that will change her life forever. Set in 1797, this rich and satisfying adaptation of the Frankenstein story is dark and atmospheric, and readers will find it hard to put it down.Agnes is a resident of Eynhallow, a desolate and bleak isle off the northern coast of Scotland. She has a hard life and can barely feed the four children she has crammed into her tiny two-room cottage, let alone her ungrateful, drunken husband. One…
At First SpiteAt First Spite, Paperback
by Dade, OliviaPaperback - 2024 | First edition.Paperback, 2024. First edition.
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Holds: 19 on 18 copies
Holds: 19 on 18 copies
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Athena Greyson hasn't made the best go of things in her life. She's got multiple degrees, multiple failed careers, and now she's also got a broken engagement, a house she bought as a gift for the ex-fiancé, and nothing better to do than move into said house, which happens to be directly between the homes of her ex-fiancé and his judgmental older brother. Dr. Matthew Vine III has done everything for his younger brother, solving all his problems and making his life as easy as possible. But he didn't expect Athena to suffer as a result, so now he feels guilty. Meanwhile, Athena only wants revenge, except maybe Matthew isn't as awful as she thought? And maybe Athena isn't quite the disaster he thought? In this first book in her new Harlot's Bay series, Olivia Dade gives readers a hard-fought happily ever after for two people who never really thought they deserved one. Along the way they drive each other crazy, make each other laugh, comfort each other in sadness, and listen to a lot of really dirty audiobooks.Athena Greyson hasn't made the best go of things in her life. She's got multiple degrees, multiple failed careers, and now she's also got a broken engagement, a house she bought as a gift for the ex-fiancé, and nothing better to do than move into…
Girls With Bad ReputationsGirls With Bad Reputations, Paperback
by Axelrod, XioPaperback - 2024Paperback, 2024
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With her second book, Axelrod continues her contemporary romance series, following an all-female rock band (The Lillys) on the precipice of fame. Spotlighting Kayla Whitman, the band's drummer, this novel stands on its own and does not require having first read the first book, The Girl with Stars in the Her Eyes. Get ready to hit the road on a festival tour with Kayla (known to her family as Katherine), her diverse bandmates, and their book-loving, kilt-wearing bus driver, Ty. Kayla is passionate about the drums but is hiding her ambitions and current adventures from her academic parents, especially her mother, who is the bestselling author of a children's book series. As the band gains popularity and is on the brink of hitting it big, Kayla fears that her secret will be discovered. Will she have to forfeit her dream to protect her family's reputation and their expectations for her future? Her undeniable connection with Ty – who is recently released from jail after being falsely accused of a crime - evolves on the road, as they explore questions of identity and acceptance. Axelrod's personal experiences as a musician shine through in her writing, making the reader feel as if they are part of the entourage. For those who enjoyed Daisy Jones and the Six, this steamy, engaging read will have you tapping along to Kayla's steady beat and dreaming of warm, summer music festival days ahead.With her second book, Axelrod continues her contemporary romance series, following an all-female rock band (The Lillys) on the precipice of fame. Spotlighting Kayla Whitman, the band's drummer, this novel stands on its own and does not require…
Martyr!Martyr!, Book
by Akbar, KavehBook - 2024 | First edition.Book, 2024. First edition.
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Holds: 315 on 71 copies
Holds: 315 on 71 copies
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Cyrus Shams is a recovering addict, poet, and orphan living in the Midwest and searching for a way to give his life (and death) some meaning. Haunted by the senseless murder of his mother, whose plane was shot down on accident by the American military when Cyrus was a baby, he embarks on researching and writing a book on martyrs. Woven in with Cyrus's suffering and searching are stories of the lives, sacrifices, and longings of his mother, father, uncle, friends, other poets, and an enigmatic performance artist whom Cyrus becomes compelled to talk to about what meaning can be found in her dying. Akbar's first novel touches on many of the same themes as his poetry - addiction, queerness, Iranian-American identity, the history of Persian poets - and his sentences here sparkle with the same cleverness, humor, observation and empathy. While the main character's destructive personality and self-absorption may be off-putting to some readers (and all- too relatable to others), this novel is a pleasure to read and is bursting with language and humanity.Cyrus Shams is a recovering addict, poet, and orphan living in the Midwest and searching for a way to give his life (and death) some meaning. Haunted by the senseless murder of his mother, whose plane was shot down on accident by the American…
Good MaterialGood Material, BookA Novel
by Alderton, DollyBook - 2024 | First United States edition.Book, 2024. First United States edition.
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Holds: 352 on 57 copies
Holds: 352 on 57 copies
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Andy loved Jen, and Jen thought she loved Andy...until she didn't. Freshly dumped by the love of his life after what was supposed to be a romantic trip to Paris, Andy finds himself without a home, his career as a stand-up comedian failing, and looking around at all his friends wondering how life has moved on for all of them while he wallows away, stagnant. Buoyed by an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, Andy obsesses over figuring out where he went wrong during his 4-year relationship with Jen in the hopes of figuring out what he can do to win her back. He writes lists (Reasons Why It's Good I'm Not With Jen), he gets a personal trainer and refuses carbs, he dates a woman 10 year younger than himself and hounds his agent who can only tell him to write some new material and to please, let it be good!! Good Material is a laugh out loud read about love, friendship, and the (groan-inducing) pain of growing up.Andy loved Jen, and Jen thought she loved Andy...until she didn't. Freshly dumped by the love of his life after what was supposed to be a romantic trip to Paris, Andy finds himself without a home, his career as a stand-up comedian failing, and…
Ordinary Human FailingsOrdinary Human Failings, BookA Novel
by Nolan, MeganBook - 2024Book, 2024
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The death of a child in 1990 attracts the attention of a tabloid journalist looking for a story, and when early indications suggest possible murder by another child, he goes into stealthy investigative mode, corralling the family of the suspect in a hotel to line up exclusive access. And, at first, the Greens seem like the very stereotype of a poor, broken, Irish family living in London - in short, great fodder to sell papers. But author Nolan (Acts of Desperation) takes the story in a less sensationalistic direction, with chapters that delve into the backstory of each family member and what brought them to this terrible crossroads. There's Carmel, the mother of the girl suspected of the crime, who became a mother as a teenager, in a state of total denial as her pregnancy started. And there's Carmel's alcoholic stepbrother Richie and aloof father John, both of whom failed in ways that become more understandable as this short novel proceeds. Though the story's set-up is dark, this short novel of family secrets is the opposite of exploitation, offering a hopeful ending that springs from a faith in the power of human beings to learn from experience, from their mistakes.The death of a child in 1990 attracts the attention of a tabloid journalist looking for a story, and when early indications suggest possible murder by another child, he goes into stealthy investigative mode, corralling the family of the suspect in a…
My DeathMy Death, Paperback
by Tuttle, LisaPaperback - 2023Paperback, 2023
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Holds: 44 on 7 copies
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In this short but satisfying and intriguing novella, a Scottish writer in an isolated coastal village decides to embark on a new project, a biography of a novelist and artist she has admired since childhood. But as she gets more deeply involved in the research and writing, she begins to find increasingly strange connections between herself and her subject. An intimate of George R.R. Martin, Tuttle has long been a writer admired by other writers, but her distinguished career has received more attention lately with a series of reissues from Valancourt Books and this latest one from the New York Review of Books. It's low-key but interestingly eerie.In this short but satisfying and intriguing novella, a Scottish writer in an isolated coastal village decides to embark on a new project, a biography of a novelist and artist she has admired since childhood. But as she gets more deeply involved in…
StarbornStarborn, BookHow the Stars Made Us (and Who We Would Be Without Them)
by Trotta, RobertoBook - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
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This lucid, imaginative exploration of the cultural and scientific legacies of our planet's expansive view of stars from cosmologist and educator Trotta draws connections from the cosmos to the mythological to the material innovations across human history. Trotta clearly communicates the science and history of each chapter's deep dive, while his gifted storytelling brings his subjects to life. Trotta seeks to bring the stars and their observers into focus beyond the artificial light and the siloing of science from history we are accustomed to today. From our ancestors who saw the stars fixed in geocentric spheres to modern urbanites almost entirely disconnected from our celestial surroundings, Trotta's book traces how studying the sky led us ever closer to understanding our place in this universe, as well as setting us on a technological course that has disconnected many of us from our home planet. Throughout, he foregrounds Indigenous navigational knowledge, scientific discoveries by women, and the historical co-presence of mathematical innovation and astrological interpretation. For readers of Ed Yong (An Immense World), Carlo Rovelli (Helgoland), Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass), Ryan North (How to Invent Everything).This lucid, imaginative exploration of the cultural and scientific legacies of our planet's expansive view of stars from cosmologist and educator Trotta draws connections from the cosmos to the mythological to the material innovations across human…
BlackoutsBlackouts, BookA Novel
by Torres, JustinBook - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
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Holds: 33 on 41 copies
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A young hustler who is subject to blackouts (a nod to My Own Private Idaho?) leaves the big city after he causes an accident and travels to a crumbling facility referred to as the Palace, to take care of an older, dying gay man named Juan. They met years earlier when the narrator was in psychiatric hospital. The two fall into an easy rapport, trading stories and witticisms (in a way that calls to mind Manuel Puig's Kiss of the Spider Woman). Much of their conversation revolves around an old book in Juan's possession, Sex Variants. It's an actual study from the 1940s, and Juan may or may not have known one of the contributors, a woman named Jan Gay (who was also real, although this was a name she adopted, not the one she was given at birth). The resulting National Book Award-winning novel is a queer, intellectual literary experiment that may appeal to readers of Tom Crewe's The New Life and Catherine Lacey's The Biography of X.A young hustler who is subject to blackouts (a nod to My Own Private Idaho?) leaves the big city after he causes an accident and travels to a crumbling facility referred to as the Palace, to take care of an older, dying gay man named Juan. They met…
The AdversaryThe Adversary, BookA Novel
by Crummey, MichaelBook - 2024Book, 2024
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In the remote fishing community of Mockbeggar, Newfoundland in the late 19th century, village life is hard but made worse by. There is Abe Strapp, a loutish, drunken braggart of a man who has inherited his father's business; and the Widow Caines, who holds the reins of a rival business. At the opening of the novel, Abe is set to consolidate his power by marrying another merchant's daughter, a plan that is thwarted by the Widow. As the years go by, the hatred between the two only increases. Then there are the innocent bystanders who get caught between these two enemies, youngsters caught in their service. This is a riveting story of rivalry and vengeance that would be right at home on HBO (fans of TV's Deadwood will especially love it). The prose is bursting with confounding but amusing old-timey language, including some of the funniest and weirdest insults this side of Shakespeare. Crummey's latest casts a spell.In the remote fishing community of Mockbeggar, Newfoundland in the late 19th century, village life is hard but made worse by. There is Abe Strapp, a loutish, drunken braggart of a man who has inherited his father's business; and the Widow Caines,…
CalamityCalamity, Paperback
by Fay, ConstancePaperback - 2023 | First edition.Paperback, 2023. First edition.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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Temperance is excited to be the captain of her own scouting vessel, but when the crewmate she's been seeing runs off with the beautiful young intern, she's left bitterly rejected. She decides to focus on her work but the spaceship she acquired from her duplicitous ex has put her into a lot of debt and she needs to get some missions under her belt to start paying the bills. Unfortunately, Temperance has a rocky history that makes her an unappealing hire. She's been banished from her home territory and she also carries the weight of a powerful sibling out to sabotage her at every turn. When a powerful family offers her a job at well over market rate she is desperate enough to ignore all the red flags. What she doesn't count on is her new benefactors' privileged heir coming along to oversee the mission. Arcadio's immense ego is matched only by his intense good looks - and irritation quickly turns to lust as they find that they have more in common than they had first thought. But this scouting mission could be even more dangerous than she ever imagined. As Arcadio's true motives come to light, Temperance must decide if her blossoming feelings for him outweigh her intolerance for being deceived by yet another duplicitous man. Well thought out world-building, an action-packed story and an intense romance all come together to give the reader a unique and wonderful experience. This science fiction-romance takes the best from both worlds and should appeal to readers looking for a lighter sci-fi read or an exciting romance.Temperance is excited to be the captain of her own scouting vessel, but when the crewmate she's been seeing runs off with the beautiful young intern, she's left bitterly rejected. She decides to focus on her work but the spaceship she acquired from…
Cosmic ScholarCosmic Scholar, BookThe Life and Times of Harry Smith
by Szwed, John F.Book - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
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Painter. Filmmaker. Anthropologist. Ethnographer. Folklorist. Esotericist. Inveterate collector of vinyl records, string figures, Ukrainian Easter eggs, even blood-soaked, mirror-image bandages from tattoo work...this was Harry Smith: a close associate of Allen Ginsberg who hobnobbed with Andy Warhol, Jack Kerouac, Thelonius Monk, and Patti Smith, but who never met Bob Dylan because he was being irascible in a bedroom. He had an enormous influence on the mid-century art world, but he was notoriously difficult to handle. He was always broke, often intoxicated, and the people who knew him marveled at his ability to survive. Even so, he was able to secure grants and patronage from the highest levels of society to continue his endeavors. For Smith, art was pure expression: his films, for instance – often with multiple layers of projection, synchronized in the moment to pop music – were never meant to be seen more than once. He destroyed troves of his own work even as he was chagrined when landlords trashed his belongings after he disappeared for months or didn't pay rent. In the introduction, author John F. Szwed describes the difficulties of trying to pin down such an enigma, but he has done so with erudition and grace. This portrait of Harry Smith will appeal to anyone fascinated by oddballs or just looking for a really good biography.Painter. Filmmaker. Anthropologist. Ethnographer. Folklorist. Esotericist. Inveterate collector of vinyl records, string figures, Ukrainian Easter eggs, even blood-soaked, mirror-image bandages from tattoo work...this was Harry Smith: a close…
Everyone on This Train Is A SuspectEveryone on This Train Is A Suspect, BookA Novel
by Stevenson, BenjaminBook - 2023 | First U.S. edition.Book, 2023. First U.S. edition.
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Join author Ernest Cunningham on his latest adventure (after Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone). After the success of his first book, Ernest and his girlfriend Juliette are invited to a mystery writers' convention on a train that crosses Australia. This is a great vacation and hopefully inspiration for his next book. Then one of the other mystery writers is killed. Now there's a train full of suspects, authors eager to play detective and nowhere to hide. Featuring witty snark and fond playfulness towards the golden age of locked-room detective stories, this is great for fans of lighter mysteries.Join author Ernest Cunningham on his latest adventure (after Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone). After the success of his first book, Ernest and his girlfriend Juliette are invited to a mystery writers' convention on a train that crosses…
Hot Springs DriveHot Springs Drive, BookA Novel
by Hunter, LindsayBook - 2023 | First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.Book, 2023. First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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In this provocative exploration of desire and destruction, Chicago author Lindsey Hunter delivers a twisty, dark story of troubled suburbia and murder. Though the murder takes place at the start of the book, the identity of the murderer remains a question until nearly the end. Hunter has perhaps come as close as a writer can to a smart, literary version of a Dateline episode. Two mothers, Jackie Stinson and Theresa Linden, who meet in a maternity ward after delivering babies, find themselves neighbors in a middle-class suburb years later. Theresa suggests that they join a weight loss group together, and the two women form a bond. But as Jackie curbs her addiction to food and starts to feel attractive again, her impulse to fill the void she feels prompts her to start an affair with Theresa's husband, a decision that leads to the unraveling of both families. Told from the points of view of multiple characters, most of whom are lonely, dissatisfied or confused, this part-thriller, part-family drama will appeal to fans of Megan Abbott.In this provocative exploration of desire and destruction, Chicago author Lindsey Hunter delivers a twisty, dark story of troubled suburbia and murder. Though the murder takes place at the start of the book, the identity of the murderer remains a…
He/she/theyHe/she/they, BookHow We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters
by Bailar, SchuylerBook - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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Advocate, author, and acclaimed LGBTQ+ educator Schuyler Bailar (Obie is Man Enough) blends together his experiences as a transgender man, in-depth research, and conversation into an intimate and accessible read diving into gender, sexuality, mental health, advocacy, identity, and so much more. Bailar explores fundamental topics and questions surrounding gender in a direct and compassionate way, providing an in-depth guide for learning with hopefulness that readers will take the necessary steps towards understanding, acceptance, and advocacy. Bailar takes time to dismantle misconceptions and anti-trans rhetoric while providing insight on its effects, from the impact on the livelihoods of trans individuals and communities to policies created by governments and bodies of power. Whether this book serves as a window, a mirror or a bit of both for you, He/She/They is an empowering read for anyone who spends time with it. Bailar not only reaches out to readers with open arms but has written a deeply important book that is packed with research and resources. Be sure to look at the additional content at the end of the book which includes a glossary, a quick trans terminology sheet, and a detailed overview of references and interviewee bios.Advocate, author, and acclaimed LGBTQ+ educator Schuyler Bailar (Obie is Man Enough) blends together his experiences as a transgender man, in-depth research, and conversation into an intimate and accessible read diving into gender, sexuality, mental…
Gator CountryGator Country, BookDeception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades
by Renner, RebeccaBook - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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In this impressive debut, Rebecca Renner takes up the fascinating subject of poaching and ecology in her native Florida. What may seem at first a clear-cut and egregious crime becomes more nuanced as Renner explores the history of local people (including native people) living off the land for generations and then running up against the law in more recent decades as various species have become endangered. She also takes up the true story of an undercover wildlife agent who set up a sting operation to catch alligator poachers. Renner weaves in some memoir, drawing on her family's long Florida background to establish her trust as she interviews various players in the story and investigates the local angle. An intriguing and unique blend of nature writing and true crime that may just cause you to fall in love with 'gators.In this impressive debut, Rebecca Renner takes up the fascinating subject of poaching and ecology in her native Florida. What may seem at first a clear-cut and egregious crime becomes more nuanced as Renner explores the history of local people…
The Hive and the HoneyThe Hive and the Honey, BookStories
by Yoon, PaulBook - 2023 | First Marysue Rucci Books hardcover edition.Book, 2023. First Marysue Rucci Books hardcover edition.
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Esteemed short story-writer Paul Yoon portrays the Korean diaspora in his latest collection. The settings are as various as upstate New York, London, Russia, Spain, and Japan and range in time over centuries. One standout is set during the Edo period as two Samurai escort an orphaned Korean boy to meet a Korean diplomat, in the hope of giving him a second chance at his homeland. Another story involves a woman who makes the painful choice to cooperate with the authorities and wear a wire as she meets with a young boxer in the hopes of learning about her abandoned family. These stories are spare, quiet gems for fans of writers like David Means and Alice Munro.Esteemed short story-writer Paul Yoon portrays the Korean diaspora in his latest collection. The settings are as various as upstate New York, London, Russia, Spain, and Japan and range in time over centuries. One standout is set during the Edo…
Thinking, Fast and SlowThinking, Fast and Slow, Book
by Kahneman, DanielBook - 2011 | 1st ed.Book, 2011. 1st ed.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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Published over a decade ago, but as fresh and amazingly insightful as ever, this book by a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist sums up a whole career of research and influenced a generation of economists and psychologists. Kahneman uses a metaphor two suggest that our minds have two systems of function, one more or less intuitive and the other more or less analytical, but careful experimentation has revealed the many faults in the ways both "systems" operate. It all puts the lie to the rational economic models many of us were taught in school. If you want a better understanding of the many ways our thought processes betray us or you seek to improve your own analytical abilities, consider adding this book to your bedside reading pile. With handy reviews at the end of each chapter, this modern classic is a book worth re-reading.Published over a decade ago, but as fresh and amazingly insightful as ever, this book by a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist sums up a whole career of research and influenced a generation of economists and psychologists. Kahneman uses a metaphor two…
So Late in the DaySo Late in the Day, BookStories of Women and Men
by Keegan, ClaireBook - 2023 | First edition.Book, 2023. First edition.
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This slender volume of three short stories packs a punch and serves as an ideal introduction to the author's work. The book starts off with a new story (the title story, originally published in The New Yorker), about an Irish man named Cathal who is getting over a recent romance with a woman named Sabine, who was to be his wife. Keegan quietly, gradually and expertly homes in on the root of his trouble. In "The Long and Painful Death," a woman is at a writer's retreat but finds herself interrupted with the unexpected imposition of a guest. In "Antarctica," a married woman decides to have a harmless fling in the city for the fun of it. Circumstances can shift in the blink of an eye in this collection about men, women, misogyny and love. Fans of Kristen Roupenian's "Cat Person" should check it out, and readers who love finely-written stories are sure to savor it.This slender volume of three short stories packs a punch and serves as an ideal introduction to the author's work. The book starts off with a new story (the title story, originally published in The New Yorker), about an Irish man named Cathal who is…
The Secret HoursThe Secret Hours, Book
by Herron, MickBook - 2023Book, 2023
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Holds: 4 on 27 copies
Added Jan 31, 2024
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This superb stand-alone spy thriller by Herron is a great entry into the novelist's work for those who don't want to commit to a series. But fans of the Slough House series will no doubt enjoy the backstory provided for several familiar characters. When Griselda Fleet and Malcolm Kyle are appointed to the Monochrome panel, an investigation into British Secret Service overreach, Britain's top spy quickly sends the two on a wild goose chase, placing insurmountable obstacles in the way - that is until a classified file is dropped into Kyle's grocery cart one evening while his head is turned, and the sleepy inquiry begins to heat up. Intricate plotting, well-drawn characters, pulse-pounding action scenes and Herron's signature acerbic humor are all on display. Herron further cements his legacy as one of the great spy novelists.This superb stand-alone spy thriller by Herron is a great entry into the novelist's work for those who don't want to commit to a series. But fans of the Slough House series will no doubt enjoy the backstory provided for several familiar characters.…
I Did A New ThingI Did A New Thing, Book30 Days to Living Free
by Brown, TabithaBook - 2024 | First edition.Book, 2024. First edition.
Added Jan 31, 2024
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Tabitha Brown is a multi-talented celebrity known for her work as an actress, social media personality, and bestselling author of "Feeding the Soul (because it's my business)!" In her latest book, she shares her journey of taking up a 30-day personal challenge. The challenge was to try new activities daily, ranging from easy to complex, including initiating conversations with strangers and having difficult conversations with friends. Tabitha encourages her readers to take up the challenge of trying out one new thing every day for a month, as this can help them push themselves out of their comfort zone and grow in new ways. The book provides guidance and encouragement to help readers make significant life changes. Each chapter prompts readers to discover their "new thing," and the book suggests various daily activities that readers can try out. Tabitha's guidebook inspires positive changes in the lives of its readers, one day at a time. It provides practical and manageable approaches to personal growth and helps readers discover their potential and achieve their goals. The book encourages readers to take small steps towards self-improvement, allowing them to develop habits that can lead to significant life changes.Tabitha Brown is a multi-talented celebrity known for her work as an actress, social media personality, and bestselling author of "Feeding the Soul (because it's my business)!" In her latest book, she shares her journey of taking up a 30-day…
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