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CONNIE MACK

by Norman L. Macht

Definitive and exhaustive, animated by a profound respect and admiration. Full review >

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CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE

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Although the paragraphs are sometimes thick with detail, the author has documented a story of immense cultural importance. Full review >

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With humor and verve, Maddow lays a solid basis for that hoped-for interview with Cheney (fingers crossed). Full review >

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by Tom Bissell

Stellar cultural writing—Bissell has the knowledge and wit to earn his provocations. Full review >

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MRS. KENNEDY AND ME

by Clint Hill with Lisa McCubbin

Of the many words written about Jacqueline Kennedy, these are among the best. Full review >

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HISTORY

NIGHTCAP AT DAWN

by J.B. Walker

A bracing cooperative effort taking readers as close to war as humanly possible. Full review >

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    APRIL 17, 2012

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AMERICAN CANOPY

by Eric Rutkow

A meaty history of the American forest and a convincing testament to its continued political, cultural and environmental... Full review >

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    APRIL 19, 2012

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TACO USA

by Gustavo Arellano

Mission accomplished. Readers will come away not only hungry, but with a deeper understanding of the Mexican people and... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

THE STORYTELLING ANIMAL

by Jonathan Gottschall

Gottschall brings a light touch to knotty psychological matters, and he’s a fine storyteller himself. Full review >

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    APRIL 24, 2012

CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

STRAPHANGER

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A captivating, convincing case for car-free—or at least car-reduced—cities. Full review >

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