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Books on Social Justice That You Won’t Want to Miss

So often books open our eyes to new perspectives. They allow us a glimpse into another person’s life so we can begin to recognize how injustices affect our communities in […]

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A Note from Kazuo Ishiguro on his Oscar nominated screenplay for LIVING

I first saw Akira Kurosawa’s classic 1952 film Ikiru as an 11-year old Japanese boy growing up in England, and it made a huge impression on me. I watched it […]

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Graphic Novels to Expand Your Horizons

One of the most fulfilling things about diving into a new book is that you can experience the world through someone else’s eyes. Take your literary exploration one step further […]

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A History Book for Every Reader

Are you looking to expand your horizons and learn something new? Or are you a history buff who’s always looking for a book to satisfy your curiosity? No matter your […]

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Bad Cree Book Club Kit

Introduction “A compelling novel that is a mystery and a horror story about grief, but one with defiant hope in its beating heart.” —Paul Tremblay, author A Head Full of Ghosts […]

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Unconventional Biographies to Expand Your Reading Horizons

Reading a biography can be a fascinating and captivating way to learn about someone’s life. Whether it’s a tell-all about a famous figure, like your favorite musician, or a heartwarming […]

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Meg Howrey on the Origins of They’re Going to Love You

“They’re Going to Love You is my idea of a perfect book. It is about art, life, death, love, and family and it is beautifully and sharply written. I cried several […]

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Tiny Beautiful Things: The Advice You Loved, Expanded

  Cheryl Strayed’s beloved book Tiny Beautiful Things, a collection of advice columns that she wrote as “Dear Sugar”, just turned ten! To commemorate the anniversary we’ve gathered some of […]

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Thought-Provoking Science Books

If you’ve been looking to expand your horizons and pick up a thought-provoking new read, we think you should add a nonfiction science book to your TBR! From the history […]

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Shrines of Gaiety Book Club Kit

Immersing us in the dazzling world of London during the Roaring Twenties, bestselling storyteller Kate Atkinson has created a captivating tale of seduction and corruption in Shrines of Gaiety—an homage to […]

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