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Spike Lee’s newest movie has a pretty incredible premise—all the more so because it’s rooted in reality. The story of Ron Stallworth, a black cop, infiltrating the KKK in the 70s is as relevant to the issues of today as it is to our recent past.
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Examine some of mankind’s oldest stories with this historical and archaeological exploration of the tales in the Bible. From the great flood to Jericho, this work credibly pieces together the workings of the world with the workings of the human mind.
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Tired of the misogynist tyranny in the Calabrian Mafia, known as the ’Ndrangheta, three women sought to bring down the mob in order to protect their future. A compelling page-turner that seems apropos in the wake of the Me Too movement.
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Helen Macdonald’s genre-defying book became an instant classic upon its release. An attentive rumination on everything from raising birds to dealing with grief, it’s a transcendent examination of what it really means to live.
Vacation read…
Heading to Japan this summer? Buruma’s memoir about hanging out in artistic circles in 1970s Tokyo is a brilliant exploration of the freedoms in youth and travel.
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At a time when the press is under constant fire from the White House, this memoir of one journalist's astounding career — spent reporting some of the 20th century's biggest stories — is a welcome reminder of the guts and guile that go into reporting the news.
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A touching look at how the author’s own relationship with her mother influences her relationship with her new daughter. Both witty and tender, with thoughtful insights that many new parents face.
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