Collection Development | 10 Titles That Spotlight Social Justice Issues

By Anjelica Rufus-Barnes
This eclectic mix of titles highlights the many facets of social justice. The characters and nonfiction subjects encounter multiple forms of discrimination and hatred. While some handle their situations quietly, others sound the alarm with calls to action.

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS

An Atlas of Islands around the World Highlighting the Impacts of Sea Level Rise

Sea Change weaves together essays, maps, art, and poetry to show us—and make us see—island nations in a warming world. This atlas reorients our vantage point to place islands at the center of the story, highlighting Indigenous and Black voices and the communities taking action for climate justice.

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Prepub Alert

By Barbara Hoffert

Book Pulse

By Anita Mechler and Kate Merlene

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Hefflin Is Back in Bucharest . . . And Betrayal Is on the Agenda

CIA agent Bill Hefflin finds himself the prime suspect in the hunt for a KGB mole that has infiltrated the CIA. His quest to prove his innocence takes him to Bucharest three years after the bloody revolution, where he finds a world of lies and deceit worse than ever before.

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This Week’s New Starred Reviews

By LJ Reviews

British Society, 1939–1951 | eReview

By Rob Tench
This is an outstanding collection on the impact and aftermath of World War II on British society, businesses, and domestic life.

SPONSORED BY SEVERN HOUSE

Barbara Hambly Returns with Another Glamorous “Silver Screen” Mystery, One Extra Corpse

Young British widow Emma Blackstone moved to 1920s Hollywood to care for her silent-movie star sister-in-law, Kitty. When a famous director calls for help, Emma and Kitty race over to the set of his new blockbuster movie.

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Sage Skills: Student Success | eReview

By Gricel Dominguez
An excellent resource for institutions supporting undergraduate education and returning or nontraditional students looking to refresh their skills.

Top Indie & Foreign Picks Spotlight French Indochina to South Africa | Fast Scans

By Jeff T. Dick
The top foreign and indie DVD/Blu-ray picks include a love story amid a growing revolution and a box-office flop that deserves a wider audience. Plus, biting satire, coming-of-age, and films that highlight racial justice.

Tibetan Snow Leopards, the Velvet Underground, and Ingenious Venetian Engineering | Real Reels

By Joshua Blevins Peck
This month’s must-see documentaries on DVD/Blu-ray include a chilling look at the history of police and protests, the awe-inspiring simplicity of nature, and scientific efforts to keep Venice’s waters at bay.

Nine Fantastic Films To Add to Your Watch Lists | Coming Attractions

By Jeff T. Dick
Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include Jon Hamm as Fletch, an Emily Brontë biopic, and five films by Steve McQueen.

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