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Book Review: Man Enough
The topic of traditional masculinity has become a prominent issue of discussion in today’s social climate. Man Enough , written by director, activist, and Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni, seeks to
Book Review: Beginners
This book is for the newcomers! Many learn new skills at a young age, but what about those who strive to learn something new later in life? What about the adult beginners? Tom Vanderbilt, in recountin
Book Review: The Scapegoat
Filled with intrigue, mystery, and thrilling discoveries, The Scapegoat follows a nameless protagonist through his torment regarding his father’s recent death, and his journey to uncover the truth. Wi
Book Review: Goodbye, Again
In a life of constant transitions, belonging can prove a difficult feat. That’s just one of the many topics Jonny Sun tackles in Goodbye, Again . Through a collection of short essays, poems, stories,
Book Review: A Most Beautiful Thing
With the Tokyo Olympics just on the horizon, global sports fans will come together to cheer on their nation in familiar, and unfamiliar, athletic events. Based on a true story and coming off the success of the 2020 documentary of the same name (narrated
Book Review: Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever
Our favorite words may not be the ones we can always say, but they have certainly become a big part of our vocabulary. Nine Nasty Words takes a deep dive into nine of the most taboo words in the English language, showing us where these words came from,
Book Review: The New PhD
With the rising costs of tuition and the changing job market, university graduate degrees have garnered more and more scrutiny. The New PhD proposes a way to rectify some of the problems it lays out with graduate degrees. Not only does it talk about the
Book Review: The History of the World in 21 Women
When one thinks of the historic individuals who had the largest impact on the world, often we may think of a man. The History of the World in 21 Women is a book that aims to show how the world has largely been impacted by historic women. Do you know these
Book Review: World Travel
Anthony Bourdain was arugably one of the best food writers/critics/TV personalities ever. World Travel: An Irreverent Guide gives Bourdain's honest take on some of the most interesting places in the world. The book also includes writings from friends,
Book Review: The Sirens of Mars
Space: the final frontier. Space travel and space life has become a commonplace marvel among earthlings. If you happen to be one of those earthlings you might be interested in reading The Sirens of Mars. This book focuses on the search for life on Mars