Banned Books Week is September 27th-October 3rd and we're celebrating our freedom to read books that push boundaries and challenge us to think outside our comfort zones. Want to help? Here’s what you can do to fight censorship, keep books available in libraries, and promote the freedom to read! Get Involved. Adult: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Challenged for vulgar language and sexual content. In Margaret Atwood’s dystopian future, environmental disasters and declining birthrates have led to a Second American Civil War. The result is the rise of the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime that enforces rigid social…
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From how food is used to express love to groundbreaking movements in the culinary world, these page-turning food memoirs are as easy to devour as your favorite meal. Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David Chang and Gabe Ulla From the chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious—an intimate account of the making of a chef, the story of the modern restaurant world that he helped shape, and how he discovered that success can be much harder to understand than failure. In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in a tiny, stark space in Manhattan’s East Village. Its young chef-owner,…
September 15th through October 15th is National Latinx Heritage Month—a celebration that recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. To help celebrate, we’ve put together a list of books that pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation and society. Nonfiction: Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Identity by Paola Ramos A vital and inspiring work of reportage, Finding Latinx calls on all of us to expand our understanding of what it means to be Latino and what it means…
Fall is upon on us and we know there are many autumnal traditions to look forward to during the season, but none more exciting to some than the return of pumpkin spice goodies! Whether you prefer it in a latte, muffin, cookie, ice cream, or beer, we’ve got the perfect fall read (or listen) to pair with your pumpkin spice of choice! Get the fall party started with Ina Garten's Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting recipe* from her cookbook: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof! Fiction: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi Now a #ReadwithJenna book club pick—Yaa Gyasi’s stunning follow-up to her…
Looking for your next listen? Check out some of the hottest audiobooks for adults and kids and add them to your playlist. Must-Listens for Adults: Becoming by Michelle Obama; Read by the Author An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States and the 2020 GRAMMY Award® Winner for Best Spoken Word Album. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the…
