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Emi Nietfeld
Positive Booklist [Nietfeld\'s] impressive debut is a radical probe into our society’s insistence on resiliency through unthinkable struggles, leading readers to reexamine long-held definitions of success.
Sudhir Venkatesh
Positive Booklist Successfully capturing his years of ethnographic research in relatable prose, this gripping work of narrative nonfiction reads like a novel ... Venkatesh keeps the pace moving briskly without skimping on the complexity of his subjects. Readers of crime fiction and social science nonfiction will be gripped by his telling.
Daniel Bergner
Positive Booklist Bergner discusses how mental illnesses are perceived, diagnosed, and treated, as well as how all of those elements have shifted over time. Glimpses into the history of psychiatric care are presented alongside the real-life stories of people who have been on the receiving end of that care—and often quite harmfully so. Bergner pushes readers to question our society’s demand to pathologize mental illness as the sole path towards destigmatizing it. Rather, he effectively argues for the need to view mental health through varied lenses, involving sociopolitical factors and centering the perspectives of those most impacted by these issues.
Grant Ginder
Positive Booklist Let’s Not Do That Again is a fast-paced saga chock-full of scandal, political savvy, and romance, sure to be enjoyed by fans of Casey McQuiston’s Red, White, & Royal Blue (2020) and other contemporary political fiction.
Jennifer D Sciubba
Positive Booklist Though Sciubba’s arguments often lack a critical eye towards the Western imperialism which ravaged many of the nations labeled \'developing\' throughout the text, they are nonetheless imperative in a political climate which consistently oversimplifies shifting global demographics. 8 Billion and Counting is a great read for those who enjoy a numbers-driven analysis or are interested in discussions about fertility, migration, and the policies that impact them.
Matthew Gabriele
Rave Booklist An engaging overview of a complex, yet often oversimplified era ... Gabriele and Perry center individuals and perspectives of the so-called Dark Ages that are typically left unexamined, namely women, people of color, and Indigenous Americans, who are all given space in the counternarratives produced in this \'new history.\' In addition to offering in-depth historical analysis, the authors also situate their subjects within modern frameworks, calling for increased scrutiny of the adoption of medieval symbols by white supremacists ... The Bright Ages offers a refreshingly critical look at an era burdened with misconceptions and it’s sure to become a new standard for those seeking a comprehensive and inclusive review of medieval times.