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鈥楻eal Americans鈥� explores the pressure to be exceptionalRachel Khong鈥檚 second novel, a multi-generational tale of two intertwined families, flags problematic attempts to shape and control identity.
In Kentucky, the oldest Black independent library is still making historyWestern Library is the oldest Black library still independently run in the U.S. Its current librarian has made it her mission to share its history with her community.
Slavery isn鈥檛 just a Southern story. The North benefited from stolen labor.鈥淭he Stolen Wealth of Slavery鈥� traces the financial profits from enslaved labor, which fueled the rise of Northern banking institutions 鈥� some of which still exist.聽聽- Slavery isn鈥檛 just a Southern story. The North benefited from stolen labor.鈥淭he Stolen Wealth of Slavery鈥� traces the financial profits from enslaved labor, which fueled the rise of Northern banking institutions 鈥� some of which still exist.聽聽
A primer on climate change that tackles both hope and despairClimate change is a complicated subject. Science writer Elizabeth Kolbert breaks it down in 鈥淗 Is for Hope,鈥� an illustrated ABC book for adults.聽聽- A primer on climate change that tackles both hope and despairClimate change is a complicated subject. Science writer Elizabeth Kolbert breaks it down in 鈥淗 Is for Hope,鈥� an illustrated ABC book for adults.聽聽
The Monitor鈥檚 10 best new books of AprilThe 10 best books of April offer adventurous readers everything from a futuristic novel to Doris Kearns Goodwin鈥檚 history-laced memoir about the 1960s.
Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in 鈥楢n Unfinished Love Story鈥�Doris Kearns Goodwin had a front-row seat to the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Helping him write his memoirs set her on the path of becoming a presidential historian.聽聽- Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in 鈥楢n Unfinished Love Story鈥�Doris Kearns Goodwin had a front-row seat to the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Helping him write his memoirs set her on the path of becoming a presidential historian.聽聽
鈥榃omen Behind the Wheel鈥� punctures the idea that driving meant freedom鈥淲omen Behind the Wheel鈥� by Nancy A. Nichols shows how driving was a mixed blessing. While men took to the open road, women were often left to schlep children and groceries.聽
Anne Lamott preaches to her choir in 鈥楽omehow: Thoughts on Love鈥�Anne Lamott鈥檚 鈥淪omehow: Thoughts on Love鈥� riffs on themes familiar from her other books, including self-doubt, self-criticism, and the need for grace.聽 聽聽- Anne Lamott preaches to her choir in 鈥楽omehow: Thoughts on Love鈥�Anne Lamott鈥檚 鈥淪omehow: Thoughts on Love鈥� riffs on themes familiar from her other books, including self-doubt, self-criticism, and the need for grace.聽 聽聽
Poet Natasha Trethewey delves into memory in 鈥楾he House of Being鈥�Natasha Trethewey grew up in the 1960s and 鈥�70s as a biracial child in the American South. In an interview, she talks about the gift of metaphor and about the imagery that stokes her poems.聽 聽聽- Poet Natasha Trethewey delves into memory in 鈥楾he House of Being鈥�Natasha Trethewey grew up in the 1960s and 鈥�70s as a biracial child in the American South. In an interview, she talks about the gift of metaphor and about the imagery that stokes her poems.聽 聽聽
鈥榃andering Stars鈥� explodes the nation鈥檚 myths about Native AmericansTommy Orange鈥檚 鈥淲andering Stars,鈥� a follow-up to his novel 鈥淭here There,鈥� confronts Indigenous trauma and shows the strength of tribal ties.聽
Sweating over a hoodie: The hurdle to making garments in the US鈥淢aking It in America鈥� tracks the struggle of an idealistic couple who wanted to manufacture clothing using American-made components and fair labor practices.聽
The case for getting and staying married, by author Brad WilcoxSociologist聽Brad Wilcox discusses his research on declining U.S. marriage rates in a Q&A about his new book,聽鈥淕et Married.鈥�- The case for getting and staying married, by author Brad WilcoxSociologist聽Brad Wilcox discusses his research on declining U.S. marriage rates in a Q&A about his new book,聽鈥淕et Married.鈥�
Five new mysteries plumb the past for clues to the presentPast secrets propel present crimes in our spring roundup of mysteries, including Tana French鈥檚 latest, 鈥淭he Hunter.鈥澛�
Marilynne Robinson unearths treasures in the Book of GenesisThe novelist and essayist brings literary and spiritual insights to bear on Bible stories and characters in 鈥淩eading Genesis.鈥澛�
