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Laura has been reading....
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Dune
by Frank Herbert
Dune, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a powerful, fantastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe.
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Night of the living rez
by Morgan Talty
"Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. In twelve striking, luminescent stories, author Morgan Talty-with searing humor, abiding compassion, and deep insight-breathes life into tales of family and a community as they struggle with a painful past and an uncertain future. A boy unearths a jar that holds an old curse, whichsets into motion his family's unraveling; a man, while trying to swindle some pot from a dealer, discovers a friend passed out in the woods, his hair frozen into the snow; a grandmother suffering from Alzheimer's projects the past onto her grandson; and two friends, inspired by Antiques Roadshow, attempt to rob the tribal museum for valuable root clubs. A collection that examines the consequences and merits of inheritance, Night of the Living Rez is an unforgettable portrayal of an Indigenous community and marks the arrival of a standout talent in contemporary fiction"
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A psalm for the wild-built
by Becky Chambers
Centuries after disappearing into the wilderness en masse, the sentient robots of Panga return to visit with a tea monk and answer their burning question, What do people need? in the first novel of a new series. 100,000 first printing.
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Patricia wants to cuddle
by Samantha Allen
Vying for a somewhat sleazy bachelors heart, the final four women on a reality TV show arrive on a mysterious island where they instead find themselves competing for their lives after meeting, Patricia, a temperamental and woe-fully misunderstood local desperate for connection.75,000 first printing.
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Manywhere : stories
by Morgan Thomas
Ushering in a new form of queer mythmaking, this debut collection of nine stories introduces an cast of characters crossing geographical borders and gender binaries. 30,000 first printing.
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The look of the book : jackets, covers & art at the edges of literature
by Peter Mendelsund
"Why do some book covers instantly grab your attention, while others never get a second glance? Fusing word and image, as well as design thinking and literary criticism, this captivating investigation goes behind the scenes of the cover design process toanswer this question and more. As the outward face of the text, the book cover makes an all-important first impression. The Look of the Book examines art at the edges of literature through notable covers and the stories behind them, galleries of the manydifferent jackets of bestselling books, an overview of book cover trends throughout history, and insights from dozens of literary and design luminaries. Co-authored by celebrated designer and creative director Peter Mendelsund and scholar David Alworth, this fascinating collaboration, featuring hundreds of covers, challenges our notions of what a book cover can and should be
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Greedy : notes from a bisexual who wants too much
by Jen Winston
In this collection of provocative and humorous essays, the social media writer and creator reflects on her personal experiences with sexism and biphobia while trying to find stability and a sense of her own self. 50,000 first printing. Original.
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No one asked for this : Essays
by Cazzie David
The creator of Half-Empty and daughter of comedian Larry David shares acerbic, darkly relatable essays on existential anxiety, social media and the realities of growing up in a wildly eccentric family. Original. 40,000 first printing. Media tie-in.
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In defense of looting : a riotous history of uncivil action
by Vicky Osterweil
"Looting--a crowd of people publicly, openly, and directly seizing goods--is one of the more extreme actions that can take place in the midst of social unrest. Even self-identified radicals distance themselves from looters, fearing that violent tactics reflect badly on the broader movement. However, in this deftly argued corrective, Vicky Osterweil argues that while looting is often maligned in today's society, it is, and has always been, one of our most powerful tools of dismantling capitalism and whitesupremacy. Stealing goods and destroying property are a direct means of wealth redistribution and a practical, immediate way of improving life for the working class-- not to mention a brazen message to the police, the state, and an unjust society. All our beliefs about the innate righteousness of property and ownership, Osterweil explains, are built on the history of anti-Black and settler oppression--meaning that belief in the right to own property is innately, structurally white supremacist. From the slave revolts that started a social revolution in the South to the more recent #BlackLivesMatter and climate change movements, Osterweil makes a convincing case for rioting and looting as weapons that bludgeon the status quo while uplifting the poor and marginalized. In Defense of Looting is a history of violent protest sparking social change a compelling reframing of radical activism and a practical vision for the redistribution of wealth, a new relationship to property, and a radically restructured society"
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