Beyond Orientalism reformulates our understanding of the early modern Mediterranean through the remarkable life and career of Moroccan polymath Ahmad Ibn Qâsim al-Hajarî (ca. 1570-1641). Oumelbanine Zhiri makes the case for the existence of an Arabic Republic of Letters that operated in parallel to its European counterpart.
By Tracy Babiasz, Elizabeth Gabriel, and Shari Suarez The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Jayci Lee, Emily Henry, and Katherine Center for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
By Jeff T. Dick Forthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include a quartet of New Swedish films and Jon Hamm as a small-town police chief investigating two mysterious murders.
By Jeff T. Dick This month’s top indie and foreign film picks include a history of the rise and fall of the BlackBerry, a cautionary tale about an undesirable basement tenant, and a boys’ school with no authority in sight.
By Joshua Blevins Peck A glimpse into King George VI’s WWII espionage, a deep dive into Notre Dame’s past and present, and a consideration of art theft vs. appropriation are among the subjects of this month’s must-see documentaries.
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