Dead Weight
By Hildur Knútsdóttir
I am loving this author's dark, dark stories. And the translator is one of my favorite sci-fi authors.
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Featured Lists
Romantic Reads for Summer
It's summer time so we are getting more requests for books that are light, fun, and breezy. In other words, romance novels. Peruse this list to find the perfect accompaniment for an afternoon in the sun at your local park or beach vacation.
If you're in the neighborhood, swing by our store to find more romantic reads!
If you're in the neighborhood, swing by our store to find more romantic reads!
Queer History Book List
Queer history books handpicked by our booksellers
Gender Justice Reading List
Legal Voice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that fights for gender justice through impact litigation, policy advocacy, education, and coalition building. The list below presents some of our favorite (work-related) books.
Learn more at legalvoice.org.
Learn more at legalvoice.org.
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For the Love of Dog
They're our faithful companions and rambunctious furry friends. Snuggle up with your favorite four-legged pal and enjoy these reads.
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Fire
Wildfire season has become longer and the fires more intense, often leading to tragic outcomes. Sometimes they're ignited intentionally or carelessly. Sometimes nature sparks a blaze that is exacerbated by climate change. To better understand fire, how it works, how it's fought, and the destruction it leaves in its wake, check out these titles.
Recent Notes
Crux
By Gabriel Tallent
I'm calling it: This is book of the year. I could write a dissertation on this book, but suffice to say for now that Tallent strikes again. He's so...
Guns of August
By Barbara W Tuchman
What an intense book. It's a real lesson in how quickly things can get out of control and how absolutely devastating the consequences can be. The...
Burn the Haystack
By Jennie Young Phd
After almost 2 years in the BHDM Facebook group, I could not be more excited for this book to finally find the community that needs it! Using applied...
Trad Wife A creepy, razor-sharp horror novel
By Sarah Langan
Bring me all of the #TradWife horror! When journalist Jenny Kaplan decides to write a profile on Mia Wright, the queen of Black Swan farm, she gets...
Let's Pretend This Never Happened
By Jenny Lawson
I hadn't revisited this book since it was published 13 years ago. Jenny Lawson makes me laugh out loud in public.