Gaslit
By Megan Davidhizar
I loved Megan Davidhizar’s debut, Silent Sister, so I knew I’d be reading her second thriller. And whoo, boy, Gaslit did not disappoint! From the...
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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.
From addabook_admin
Books on Books
Ah, the sweet musty smell of paper and ink, the thrill of a library card, the dream of becoming a bookstore owner, the danger to your wallet of "just browsing." These are stories for bibliophiles and bookworms. Think of this list as a love letter to the stacks.
Feeling inspired? Send some love to your local bookstore or library.
Feeling inspired? Send some love to your local bookstore or library.
From addabook_admin
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
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...
Theo of Golden
By Allen Levi
For much of this book, I felt like the writing was a lot of telling, and less showing. The ending of the book swayed me to appreciate it more. The...
Horror Movie
By Paul Tremblay
Very suspenseful and I liked the behind-the-scenes look at movie making. Splicing the story-telling of the production of the films (both original and...
The Original
By Priya Parmar
Interesting fictional account of Katharine Hepburn’s life in Hollywood. The notes at the end are helpful.
The Remains of the Day
By Kazuo Ishiguro
Such a slow read, but I often find Ishiguro's work that way: It's almost like I have to force myself to keep reading but also can't stop. Stevens,...