Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan
Set in an Irish town in 1985, this poignant novella follows Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, during the busy weeks leading up to Christmas. As he navigates his daily rounds, Bill confronts the complicit silences of a community deeply influenced by the Church and the haunting specter of the past, particularly the injustices of Ireland's mother and baby homes and Magdalen laundries. It is a powerful story of quiet heroism, moral awakening, and the enduring search for tenderness amidst hardship.
Counting Feminicide
Catherine D’Ignazio
In 'Counting Feminicide,' Catherine D’Ignazio unveils the powerful world of grassroots data activism, where individuals and collectives in the Americas are meticulously documenting feminicide—the gender-related killing of women and girls—to challenge state negligence and reshape public narratives. The book introduces 'restorative/transformative data science,' an approach that centers care, memory, healing, and justice, detailing the intricate processes of resolving, researching, recording, and strategically refusing and using data. Through compelling case studies and a deep dive into co-designing technology with activists, D’Ignazio offers a profound vision for a data science that actively defends life and transforms structural inequalities, leaving readers inspired to rethink the role of data in social change.
All Boys Aren't Blue
George M. Johnson
A powerful memoir exploring the intersections of Blackness and queerness. George M. Johnson shares their personal journey of identity, trauma, and triumph, offering a raw and honest look at the challenges and joys of growing up as a Black queer person in America. This book is a manifesto for self-acceptance and a celebration of marginalized voices.
In a Sunburned Country
Bill Bryson
Join Bill Bryson on a hilarious and insightful journey through the vast and fascinating land of Australia. From its quirky wildlife to its unique culture and stunning landscapes, Bryson's wit and keen observations bring the Land Down Under to life.
Upheaval
Jared Diamond
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, a brilliant analysis of how countries cope with crises, and an explanation of what we can learn from their experiences. Diamond examines how nations survive crises, drawing insights from seven countries facing pivotal challenges. A compelling and insightful exploration of national resilience and adaptation.
Born a Crime
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah, the comedian, tells the story of his childhood growing up in South Africa during apartheid as a mixed-race child, which was literally a crime. His remarkable mother defied the system to give him a chance, and this is their story of survival and resilience.
All In
Billie Jean King
In this candid autobiography, tennis legend Billie Jean King recounts her groundbreaking career, her fight for gender equality in sports, and her personal journey of self-discovery. From her early days playing on public courts to her historic Battle of the Sexes match, King's story is one of determination, activism, and triumph over adversity. Discover how she became a champion on and off the court, inspiring generations to fight for a more just and equitable world.
White Fragility
Robin DiAngelo
An examination of the system of white-body supremacy, which binds us all as Americans. Robin DiAngelo explicates the underlying Western ideologies of individualism and presumed objectivity that tighten those bonds. But she doesn’t just analyze this system. With authenticity and clarity, she provides the antidote to white fragility and a road map for developing white racial stamina and humility. White Fragility loosens the bonds of white supremacy and binds us back together as human beings.