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The first complete collection of all the works of Earthsea, along with over 50 new illustrations illuminating the world, this book is a must-have for any old or new fan of Le Guin.

A short, hard-hitting collection of essays that doesn't apologize for its blatant far-left leanings (amen!) and defense of rights for all marginalized peoples under our current White House administration (hallelujah!). Read this, get riled up, and take action. [Christina]

I'm always looking for the next great book to read, and this beautifully designed book is full of selections to choose from. I was also happy to see it was not exclusively books by old, dead, white men. [Karen]

Le Guin's final collection carries us further along with a sense of knowing, mystery, metaphor, and movement. It's a marvelous poetic return home. [Raissa]

I've waited a long time for a book like this. I'm so grateful Yang is talking about issues of race and life from the perspective of an/the Asian-American experience. These essays explore the ugliness Asian-Americans experience while also being honest about the ugliness we have been complicit in. Smart & accessible. [Kenny]

OMG, Alice Walker is prophetic and historic, full of nostalgia, passion, and hope. I couldn't put this collection down. You will easily find her words full of relatable emotion. Plus, each work is reflected in Spanish, as well as English. [Stacy]

My favorite picture books teach me something new, this one about the first woman filmmaker. I didn't know the story of Alice Guy-Blaché, but I'm glad this book shared it with me. Women make history! [Karen]

This useful cookbook gives recipes and tips to get the most out of your produce by using as much of it as possible. It will make you rethink food waste and how you can do better. [sweet pea]

Despite a childhood spent playing the game, in this Choose Your Own Trail series i still ended up dying of cholera. I staved off dysentery, though (I know some things). This is a fun introduction (or revisiting) to the Oregon Trail as you trek west. [sweet pea]

Love, passion, intellect, anger, grief, this book will have you feeling all the feels. It's a beautiful collection of beautiful words written by beautiful people. [Stacy]