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• Shift Happens

  The History of Labor in the United States

  Mann, J. Albert

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  "Mann chronicles the history of labor in the US in a way that's easy to understand and actually really engaging. Great for someone who doesn't normally read nonfiction." - Amanda

• Worth Fighting for

  Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending

  Pavlovitz, John,

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  "An inspiring book in a time of high national tension." - Lori

• There's Always This Year

  on Basketball and Ascension

  Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983-

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  "Not only is it a book about loving basketball and your friends and LeBron James (and unfortunately Ohio) but also, a meditation on grief. Made me cry on the first page! Hanif writes some of the best sentences I've ever read." - Liz

• The Anxious Generation

  How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness

  Haidt, Jonathan,

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  "It scientifically confirmed my own suspicions about the effects of social media on mental health." - Lindsay

• Charlie Hustle

  the Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball

  O'Brien, Keith, 1973-

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  Recommended by Rob

• The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory

  American Evangelicals in An Age of Extremism

  Alberta, Tim,

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  "A fantastic look at the Evangelical movement in America and how it's leaders became more and more involved in national politics over the last 50 years. It shares an in-depth examination of evangelical churches' support of Donald Trump through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Down the Hill

  My Descent Into the Double Murder in Delphi

  Hendricks, Susan, 1973-

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  "Very thorough look into the double murder case in Delphi, Indiana. The suspect was recently deemed guilty and sentenced." - Jake

• Critical Hits

  Writers Playing Video Games

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  "A really fascinating look at video games and culture by a variety of great writers. Some are shockingly moving!" - Steve

• Unruly

  the Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens

  Mitchell, David, 1974-

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  "A hilarious and informative history lesson." - Annaka

• Killer Underwear Invasion!

  How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation and Lies

  Gravel, Elise,

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  "It was a genuinely good (though simple) explanation of media literacy, using humorous examples to spice it up." - Aaryn

• I Never Thought of It That Way

  How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times

  Guzmán, Mónica (Journalist),

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  "An incredible guide for navigating hard conversations. I think about some of the ideas in this book often." - Eizabeth

• I'm Glad My Mom Died

  McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-

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  "This memoir was a shocking and inspiring story of resilience." - Casey

• Three Girls from Bronzeville

  A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood

  Turner, Dawn

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  "Three Black women struggling to live and grow in Chicago and following their paths as they follow themselves. It was sad at times but a very interesting read." - Elise

• Killers of the Flower Moon

  the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

  Grann, David,

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  "This book hit me like a ton of bricks. The injustice faced by the Osage Nation had me gritting my teeth in frustration, offering a powerful window into a deeply unsettling chapter of history I hadn’t known before." - Craig | "Extremely engaging…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Writings of Julian of Norwich

  Julian of Norwich

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  "Very open minded about religion and faith." - Dwayne

• Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

  Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement

  Davis, Angela Y.

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  "A timely and thought-provoking collection of essays from Angela Davis regarding the worldwide fight against state violence. Particularly pertinent are her incredible essays and speeches on the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Definitely worth a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Child's Introduction to Art

  the World's Greatest Paintings and Sculptures

  Alexander, Heather, 1967-

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  "This is a great book if you want to teach kids about famous artists." - Magda

• The Lemon Tree

  An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

  Tolan, Sandy

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  "I'm glad I ended the year with this book. It starts with a house. Bashir, a Palestinian, goes back to his childhood home and meets Dalia, the Israeli student who lives there now and was under the impression that the previous homeowners just fled.…Read moreRead more of this annotation