Book Reviews
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Recommended for: readers with a passion for the strange, extraordinary creations and achievements of human society, hand-picked and described by the life of John Green
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The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill Bryson
Recommended for: readers looking to dive into the strange history of the English language, exploring nuances from unpredictable spellings to absurd pronunciations
3 minute read
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The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
Recommended for: Everyone who cares about their fellow human beings. Seriously.
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The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America by Nikesh Shukla
Recommended for: readers wanting to expand the story of the American Dream, peering through the perspective of those who both revel in its promises and suffer from systemic consequences
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The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Recommended for: readers seeking a historical adventure that weaves together the stories of Los Angeles and its people with the ever-changing importance of libraries in society
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Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Recommended for: readers who enjoy thinking beyond the norm; for those who wish to explore the why of our society from the perspective of a novel written in the Cold War era
3 minute read
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