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Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
by Akala
A personal and political exploration of race, class, and identity in modern Britain, drawing on the author's own experiences and historical analysis.
From the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers - race and class have shaped Akala's life and ... (Goodreads)
The Witches Are Coming
by Lindy West
A collection of essays that explores the current cultural and political climate, particularly in relation to feminism and the #MeToo movement.
In this wickedly funny cultural critique, the author of the critically acclaimed memoir and Hulu series Shrill exposes misogyny in the #MeToo era.THIS IS A WITCH HUNT.WE’RE WITCHES,AND WE’RE HUNTING ... (Goodreads)
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
by David W. Blight
A comprehensive biography of Frederick Douglass, the former slave who became a leading abolitionist and one of America's greatest orators.
As a young man, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) escaped from slavery in Baltimore, Maryland. He was fortunate to have been taught to read by his slave owner mistress, and he would go on to become one ... (Goodreads)
The Devil's Highway: A True Story
by Luis Alberto Urrea
A harrowing account of a group of Mexican migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, and their struggle for survival.
"The single most compelling, lucid, and lyrical contemporary account of the absurdity of U.S. border policy." (The Atlantic), The author of Across the Wire offers brilliant investigative reporting of ... (Goodreads)
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
by Richard Rothstein
Examination of the US government's role in creating and enforcing racial segregation in housing.
In this groundbreaking history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein, a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America’s cities came to be racially divided through ... (Goodreads)
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
by Manning Marable
A biography exploring the life of Malcolm X, civil rights activist and leader.
Selected by, The New York Times Book Review, as a Notable Book of the Year Years in the making-the definitive biography of the legendary black activist. Of the great figure in twentieth-century ... (Goodreads)
Good Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems
by Abhijit V. Banerjee
Two Nobel Prize-winning economists offer practical solutions to the world's most pressing economic problems.
Figuring out how to deal with today's critical economic problems is perhaps the great challenge of our time. Much greater than space travel or perhaps even the next revolutionary medical ... (Goodreads)
Shortest Way Home: One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future
by Pete Buttigieg
A memoir of Pete Buttigieg's journey from serving in Afghanistan to becoming the youngest mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and his vision for America's future.
Once described by the Washington Post as “the most interesting mayor you’ve never heard of,” Pete Buttigieg, the thirty-seven-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has now emerged as one of the ... (Goodreads)
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States
by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
A comprehensive look into the forgotten histories of the Indigenous peoples of the United States.
The first history of the United States told from the perspective of indigenous peoples. Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indigenous nations comprising ... (Goodreads)
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century
by Jessica Bruder
A chronicle of a new American subculture of nomadic older adults, coping with economic precarity.
An alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780393356311 can be found, here., The inspiration for Chloé Zhao's 2020 Golden Lion award-winning film starring Frances McDormand. From the beet fields of North ... (Goodreads)
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch
by Sally Bedell Smith
A comprehensive biography of Queen Elizabeth II, from her childhood to her reign as the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of The Crown , this magisterial biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a close-up view of the woman we’ve known only from a distance—and a captivating window ... (Goodreads)
Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
by Bill O'Reilly
An in-depth look at the Revolutionary War, examining its pivotal battles and figures.
Told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Great Britain’s King George III, Killing England chronicles the path to independence in gripping detail, taking ... (Goodreads)
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
by Robin DiAngelo
A critical analysis of the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially. It explores the dynamics of white fragility and how it perpetuates racial inequality.
Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt and by behaviors including argumentation ... (Goodreads)
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
by Timothy Egan
A gripping account of the Dust Bowl, its causes, and the people who survived it. A tale of human resilience in the face of environmental disaster.
The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed account rescues this iconic ... (Goodreads)
True Compass: A Memoir
by Edward M. Kennedy
An intimate reflection on the life of a senator, exploring the triumphs and tragedies of his personal and political journey.
In this landmark autobiography, five years in the making, Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his extraordinary personal story–of his legendary family, politics, and fifty years at the center of national ... (Goodreads)
A Fighting Chance
by Elizabeth Warren
Autobiographical account of the Senator's rise from a middle-class family to the halls of power.
An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how Washington really works—and really doesn't—in A Fighting Chance As a child in small-town Oklahoma, ... (Goodreads)
Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
by Steven Pinker
A data-driven argument for the progress of humanity through reason, science, and humanism.
If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ... (Goodreads)
American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic
by Joseph J. Ellis
Historical recount of America's founding, highlighting the successes and struggles of the period.
An ironic examination of the founding years of the United States of America. Historian Ellis guides readers thru the decisive issues of the nation's founding, and illuminates the emerging ... (Goodreads)
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
by Greta Thunberg
A collection of speeches by Greta Thunberg, inspiring readers to take action against climate change and protect the planet.
The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations In August 2018 a ... (Goodreads)
Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History
by Katy Tur
A journalist's firsthand account of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, from the campaign trail to the White House.
A New York Times Bestseller “Compelling… this book couldn’t be more timely.” – Jill Abramson,, New York Times Book Review, Called "disgraceful," "third-rate," and "not nice" by Donald Trump, NBC News ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lafayette in the Somewhat United States
by Sarah Vowell
A humorous and insightful look at the role of the Frenchman Lafayette in the American Revolution and his complicated relationships with the Founding Fathers.
From the bestselling author of, Assassination Vacation, and, Unfamiliar Fishes, a humorous and insightful account of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette–the one Frenchman we could all ... (Goodreads)
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir
by Patrisse Khan-Cullors
A memoir of a Black Lives Matter co-founder, detailing her experiences with racism, police brutality, and the fight for justice.
A poetic and powerful memoir about what it means to be a Black woman in America—and the co-founding of a movement that demands justice for all in the land of the free. Raised by a single mother in an ... (Goodreads)
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
by James L. Swanson
A gripping account of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, and the events that followed his death.
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.,Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews ... (Barnes & Noble)
Colonel Roosevelt
by Edmund Morris
Biography of Theodore Roosevelt's life, from his rise to power to his death.
Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. When he toured Europe in 1910 as plain “Colonel Roosevelt,” he was hailed as the most famous ... (Goodreads)
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
by Yuval Noah Harari
A thought-provoking analysis of the current state of the world, exploring the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
In, Sapiens,, he explored our past. In, Homo Deus,, he looked to our future,., Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today's most pressing ... (Goodreads)
The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
by Tom Reiss
Epic biography of the original Count of Monte Cristo, a forgotten black hero of the French Revolution.
Here is the remarkable true story of the real Count of Monte Cristo – a stunning feat of historical sleuthing that brings to life the forgotten hero who inspired such classics as The Count of Monte ... (Goodreads)
Orientalism
by Edward W. Said
Exploration of the Middle East through the West's prejudiced lens.
More than three decades after its first publication, Edward Said's groundbreaking critique of the West's historical, cultural, and political perceptions of the East has become a modern classic. In ... (Goodreads)
Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
by Ronan Farrow
Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow exposes the cover-up of sexual misconduct allegations against powerful men in media and politics.
In 2017, a routine network television investigation led Ronan Farrow to a story only whispered about: one of Hollywood's most powerful producers was a predator, protected by fear, wealth, and a ... (Goodreads)
Obama: An Intimate Portrait: The Historic Presidency in Photographs
by Pete Souza
A photographic tribute to the 8-year presidency of Barack Obama.
This is the definitive visual biography of Barack Obama's presidency, captured in intimate, unprecedented detail by his official White House photographer. Pete Souza began photographing President ... (Goodreads)
American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
by Jon Meacham
A political biography of President Andrew Jackson, highlighting his legacy and impact on America.
The definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation, and changed Washington forever Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times ... (Goodreads)
