Join historian of science Dr. Surekha Davies as she reveals how people have defined the human in relation to everything from apes to zombies, and how they invented race, gender, and nations along the way.
By Laura Eckert, Erin Holt, Midge Loery, and Tracy Babiasz
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Katherine Center, Kristina Forest, and Jamie Wesley for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
The author of Where They Last Saw Her brings back Cash Blackbear in a tragic, unforgiving crime novel that emphasizes the perils of the foster care system for Indigenous children.
Gaming Democracy tracks the flames of toxicity found in the far right movements as they increasingly take up oxygen in American and global society. At the intersection of internet, game, and gender studies, Massanari argues that Silicon Valley's emphasis on meritocracy and free speech absolutism has driven this rightward slide.
El-Mohtar’s solo debut is a heart-wrenching fairy tale about the bonds of love and family. It’s a murder ballad in book form that will linger long after the final page is turned.
By Melissa DeWild For those participating in Dry January or anyone looking to consume less alcohol, here’s a tempting array of cookbooks containing ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails.
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