Staff Picks
August 2022
FICTION
The starless sea
by Erin Morgenstern

Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. -- Recommended by Brenna B. 
Parable of the sower
by Octavia E Butler

It is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel that provides commentary on climate change and social inequality. -- Recommended by Aubrey J.
                                                                                                                 
NONFICTION 
I never thought of it that way : how to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times
by Mónica Guzmán

Learning to reach across the divide with curiosity, Monica Guzman uses her journalistic talents to teach, explain, and guide us into finding ways to have conversations, and possibly understanding each other. -- Recommended by Katherine R. 
The turnaway study : ten years, a thousand women, and the consequences of having--or being denied--an abortion
by Diana Greene Foster

In light of the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, this book looks at the impact of having or not having an abortion on 1,000 women over ten years. -- Recommended by Faith B.W.
                                                                                                                  
MOVIES
Hearts beat loud

It is just a simple story about a dad, a daughter, and a record store. -- Recommended by Aubrey J. 
Waterworld 

In a future where Earth is covered with water, the human race struggles to survive on dilapidated boats and makeshift floating cities called atolls. -- Recommended by Kirsten. 
                                                                                                               
MUSIC
Surrender 

Surrender is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers. Scheduled to be released on July 29, it includes "Overdrive" and "That's Where I Am." -- Recommended by Jocelyn. 
Meliora

Album by Ghost (musical group): Steeped in subversive themes of humanism, counterculture and anti-establishmentarianism, this album has a mixture of soft and heavy metal songs. -- Recommended by Aubrey.
                                                                                                               
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