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Poverty, by America
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In this landmark book, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to show…

American Mermaid
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Penelope did not write American Mermaid for fame or fortune- she is quite content with her life teaching highschool eng…

The Creative Act: A Way of Being
by Rick Rubin
Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: c…

It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism
by Bernie Sanders
It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism presents a vision that extends beyond the promises of past campaigns to reveal wha…

So Shall You Reap
by Donna Leon
In the thirty-second installment of Donna Leon’s bestselling series, a connection to Guido Brunetti’s own youthful past…

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
by Dacher Keltner
Up until fifteen years ago, there was no science of awe, the feeling we experience when we encounter vast mysteries tha…

Anaximander: And the Birth of Science
by Carlo Rovelli
Over two millennia ago, the prescient insights of Anaximander paved the way for cosmology, physics, geography, meteorol…

What Happened To Ruthy Ramirez
by Claire Jimenez
The Ramirez women of Staten Island orbit around absence. When thirteen‑year‑old middle child Ruthy disappeared after tr…

I Have Some Questions For You
by Rebecca Makkai
It’s been over twenty years since Bodie Kane graduated from Granby Academy when she is invited to return to her boardin…

Enchantment
by Katherine May
“Enchantment cannot be destroyed. It waits patiently for us to remember that we need it.” Feeling drained, anxious and…
