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June 11, 2025 Juneteenth 2025 | A Reading List By Sarah Hashimoto This booklist is a Juneteenth commemoration in the form of fiction and nonfiction about its history and the long-standing implications of enslavement and the Jim Crow era. | SPONSORED BY SHADOW MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING A Gothic Romance Blending Mystery, Music, and Class Tension From acclaimed author Rebecca Anderson comes a richly layered Gothic romance set in a decaying Victorian mansion. With atmospheric writing, haunting motifs, and themes of social constraint and forbidden love, Whispers of Shadowbrook House is a strong addition to historical and genre fiction collections. Request the ARC>>> | SPONSORED BY HARPER HORIZON A Chat with Ryan Cole, Author of The Last Adieu Ryan L. Cole holds degrees in history and journalism from Indiana University. He has written extensively about American history. His latest book, The Last Adieu: Lafayette’s Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic, ISBN 9781400251315, comes out in September 2025 from HarperCollins imprint Harper Horizon. Read more>>> | Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK
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