American Savage
Dan Savage
A collection of essays and observations from Dan Savage on topics ranging from faith and sexuality to love and politics. Savage brings his signature wit and candor to bear on the issues shaping contemporary American life, offering insights, slights, and fights in equal measure.
Stamped
Jason Reynolds
A timely and essential book that examines the history of racist ideas in America and challenges readers to think critically about race and equality. Adapted from Ibram X. Kendi's award-winning "Stamped from the Beginning," this remix offers a compelling narrative that connects the past to the present, encouraging readers to confront racism and work towards an antiracist future.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Katherine Boo
A stunning, true story of families striving toward a better life in a makeshift slum near the Mumbai airport. Amidst the luxury hotels and new construction, their dreams and struggles paint a vivid picture of inequality, ambition, and survival in modern India.
Why We Can't Sleep
Ada Calhoun
An exploration of the unique challenges facing Generation X women in middle age, examining the societal, historical, and economic factors contributing to their anxieties and struggles with money, relationships, work, and existential despair. Discover why having more options hasn't necessarily led to greater happiness or satisfaction.
The Story of Sushi
Trevor Corson
An engaging exploration into the surprising history and cultural significance of sushi, from its humble beginnings to its global popularity. Discover the intricate processes, dedicated artisans, and unexpected connections that make sushi a culinary phenomenon.
Social Empathy
Lynne M. Healy
Explore the concept of social empathy and its importance in understanding others and creating a better world. This book delves into the components of empathy, including affective response, mentalizing, self-other awareness, perspective-taking, and emotion regulation, and how they contribute to interpersonal and social connections. Discover how social empathy can be a guide for understanding others and making a positive impact on society.
Dreamland
Sam Quinones
A gripping exploration of the opioid epidemic in the United States, tracing its roots from a small town in Mexico to the heart of American society. It uncovers the devastating impact of prescription painkillers and heroin on communities, families, and individuals, revealing a complex web of addiction, marketing, and social factors.
How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi
In this book, the author shares his own journey of being raised in a dueling racial consciousness and veering off onto the unlit dirt road of antiracism. He provides definitions and concepts to understand racism and antiracism, and argues that the struggle to be fully human requires focusing on power instead of people, and changing policy instead of groups of people.