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- "A provocative, insightful, disturbing, and well-researched indictment" (Library Journal starred review)
- This compelling blend of business reporting and cultural criticism will change how you think about listening to music
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- Groundbreaking research on the evolutionary science behind our values and judgments — and how they come from perceived threats and instinct, not rational thought
- A "deeply thoughtful and highly readable" book (New York Times bestselling author Daniel Gilbert) that's crucial for our polarized times
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- Incisive observations on AOL chat rooms, the rise of the McMansion, and more
- "A rich blend of cultural and economic analysis, this soars" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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- "An utterly original reinvention of the true crime genre… Riveting and unpredictable" (Michael Finkel, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Thief)
- You'll be engrossed by the case that became the subject of the first American true crime narrative
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- "Reveals how this ancient and unassuming ability holds profound untapped potential to enrich our lives" (Scientific American)
- "I love this book. It reawakened my sense of smell more than any zesty bodywash or freshly brewed cup of coffee" (New York Times bestselling author Mark Miodownik)
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- A cultural commentator reimagines public spaces in the US as places that could acknowledge America's past while encouraging growth and healing
- "A sobering elegy for all we misremember" (Booklist starred review)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | A 21st-century showdown in the American West — over wind power | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - When Rick Jarrett sought to make a living off his land in Montana, some of the country's most influential men had something to say about it
- "If you want to understand why change does — or doesn't — happen in America, read The Crazies" (Elizabeth Kolbert)
- "A captivating saga" (Publishers Weekly) perfect for fans of Erik Larson and David Grann
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Learn why global conflict surrounding China, Russia, and Iran is important for so many | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - A global affairs expert distills the stakes and potential consequences of lasting international power struggles between the US and Eurasia
- "There are many who claim to understand and explain world events, but Hal is the gold standard by which others should be judged" (Time)
- A Foreign Policy Most Anticipated Book of 2025 and a timely and relevant primer on today's geopolitics
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Explore the hidden human costs of artificial intelligence | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - A sociologist takes readers behind the scenes of the AI industry to discover how algorithms, search engines, and more depend on the exploitation of workers
- "A troubling snapshot of the future of work, this unnerves" (Publishers Weekly)
- A fundamental book for understanding the future of AI and human labor
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | A decisive — and juicy — history of the international spy network you've probably never heard of | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - An investigative journalist unveils the Five Eyes — an alliance between the intelligence agencies of the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
- Draws on declassified materials and interviews with intelligence officials and world leaders
- "A scandalous tale of mistrust and misjudgment" (The Observer) that's "unencumbered by any sense of an agreed or official narrative" (The Sunday Times)
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