Rigorous research, in-depth analysis, and poignant case studies make this a must-read study of an urgent social issue. Read more
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Wonders and Rarities: The Marvelous Book that Traveled the World and Mapped the Cosmos
Biographies of Muslim books remain few and far between, though (even the Princeton series so far includes only the all-too-obvious Qur’an). So, in recounting the life of an Islamic text as its fortunes waxed and waned over centuries, Wonders and Rarities is something of a rarity itself. Read more
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How Octavia Butler Inspired a Pathbreaking Black-Owned Pasadena Bookstore
On Nov. 22, after weeks of trying to find the right space for her dream, Nikki High signed a lease for a 621-square-foot space on North Hill Avenue. This is where she began in earnest to plot out her independent bookstore. Octavia’s Bookshelf would feature books by Black, Latino, Indigenous writers and other authors of color in the same neighborhood where Octavia E. Butler, the store’s namesake, lived and found inspiration for her novels. Read more
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Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity
Thoroughly researched and lucidly written, this is a standout guide to one of the world’s most pressing social issues. Read more
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Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
Jones expertly blends snappy graveyard humor with nail-biting suspense, and he gives his characters distinctive personalities that distinguish them from the underdeveloped body fodder common to most slasher scenarios. This characteristically clever gore-fest proves Jennifer to be a horror heroine worthy of many more adventures. Read more
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Winnie the Pooh and Nightmares Too!
Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin and other denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood will be back on the big screen this month. Just don’t expect delightful animation, whimsical songs or heartwarming themes of young innocence and imagination. The new movie is spectacularly unsuitable for children: It’s a gore-splattered, live-action sequel out of a nightmare, featuring a terrifying pair of psychopaths who commit gruesome murders. The villains? Pooh and Piglet themselves. Read more
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When the Government Goes Top Secret, Who Can Write Its History?
In “The Declassification Engine,” Matthew Connelly traces the evolution of America’s obsession with secrecy and the alarming implications for our understanding of the past. Read more
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What Readers Hate Most in Books
A few weeks ago, I asked readers of our Book Club newsletter to describe the things that most annoy them in books. The responses were a tsunami of bile. Apparently, book lovers have been storing up their pet peeves in the cellar for years, just waiting for someone to ask. Hundreds and hundreds of people responded, exceeding my wildest dreams. Read more
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Publishing Company Will Offer Free Black History E-Books
A Chicago-based publishing house will offer free e-books focused on Black history after the College Board revised its Advanced Placement African American studies course earlier this month. And Haymarket Books has Florida, specifically, in its sights. The College Board’s revisions came after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) refused to allow the class in Florida high schools. Read more
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Larry McMurtry Auction Includes Signed Books, Desk, Typewriter, a Colt .45, Even Bottle of Dr Pepper
Here’s how you can bid on Larry McMurtry’s personal books and other knick-knacks he owned. Read more
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