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French Thrillers of the 1970s: Crime Films

Curti and Lafond offer an indispensable reference book for serious film enthusiasts that is also fun to read. A follow-up volume is planned, focusing on the spy flicks, mysteries, and erotic thrillers of the ’70s.
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The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America

Ellis grapples with the quiet history of white supremacy in so-called nice Minneapolis in this highly recommended book for readers interested in social justice.
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Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess

Mezrich’s thrilling read will be popular with gaming-culture readers at public libraries.
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Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, the Last Interview

A beautifully understated look at an American icon, as she probably wished she could have been seen.
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Morbid Kuriosity’s Strange and Unexplained Incidents

Dedicating a few paragraphs per “kuriosity,” blogger Sebastian (morbidkuriosity.com) provides a one-stop shop for curious readers that highlights the essential details of phenomena that cannot be explained rationally or scientifically. For the naturally curious and those who enjoy a challenge to their understanding of the world, and indeed, the cosmos.
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Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship

An engaging history, recommended for libraries with large WWII or biography collections.
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A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine

Given its historical impact, it’s hard to tell the regiment’s story without resorting to hagiography, an obstacle Peatman successfully navigates by focusing on individual soldiers and on what the war was like on the ground. This book would be a valuable addition to any quality Civil War collection.
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The Art of Becoming a Citizen: A Memoir

A bit of a specialty item, but written with the usual clarity and honesty of this exemplary writer.
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Bitter Honey: Big Ag’s Threat to Bees and the Fight To Save Them

A book for farmers, gardeners, scientists, and citizens interested in strengthening the connection between agriculture and nature.
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