Look What the Cat Dragged in
By Jason Rekulak
Listen, I love cats; I’ve been called a cat lady for years. But Godfrey had me freaked out from his very first entrance! Rekulak does a great job...
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Pegasus Book Exchange: Staff Picks
When people come to our store, we're often asked "What are you reading?" Here's a list of some of our current favorites.
Save this list as a favorite to read along with us! If you'd like to buy one of our recommendations, you can purchase through one of these links and we'll get a portion of the proceeds.
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
AI and Algos
As we spend more and more time on our phones and as AI becomes more prevalent, there are concerns about technology's impact on our ability to be creative, think critically, and foster social relationships.
For more on AI, algorithms, and the devastating downsides of spending too much time on social media, give these books a read.
From addabook_admin
This is America
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, it's a good time to revisit the history and founding documents that continue to shape our country today. These books help refresh our knowledge, explore enduring myths, and shed light on misconceptions. Knowing our history positions us better for imagining how and what our future could be.
Recent Notes
Where He Can't Find You
By Darcy Coates
Really loved this one, it's a great starter horror book for anyone new to the genre. A really good finale too, which is rare for a lot of horror...
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,...
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...
The Graceview Patient
By Caitlin Starling
This one is a slooww burn. (If that's not your jam, skip it.) The horror sneaks in initially as glimpses, possibly hallucinatory snippets. It's...
Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century
By Kim Fu
The first story is worth reading over and over again. So much is packed in this one conversation. It made me laugh and tear up. (Without giving too...