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Gorgeous, clean prose presented in eight connected essays—the last of which (the titular) comprises the latter half and more. Abandon as in deserted. Abandon as in to yield oneself completely. Emotional truths are interwoven with mythology, pop culture, history, and philosophy. The result is, at its core, an unflinching and intellectual examination of identity. [Tanya]
Each of these stories is a bracing reward. Required reading for lovers of contemporary magical realism. And more so: Arimah offers a dazzling range of myth and fable, science fiction, realism, even horror. This is a stunning debut collection. [Tanya]
A meditation on the color blue (and love, loss, obsession…) in the form of numbered propositions (memoir rendered lyrical, philosophical…). You want to own Bluets because you will want to re-read it, and with every re-reading you’ll discover something different—about yourself, maybe, about Nelson’s subtleties, absolutely. Something you’ll want to tell all your friends about while also harboring as your own secret. [Tanya]
Dolly. Loretta. Emmylou. These are names that mean a lot to a lot of people. These essays express that love. But this book will also introduce you to pioneers like Lil Hardin and Mother Maybelle Carter. [Karen]
This book makes you realize that your atlas could become outdated. Here, in deeply researched details, are countries that no longer exist. Some you may have heard of (Biafra), some you may not realize used to be countries (New Brunswick), and some you've never heard of (Tannu Tuva). [Karen]
What could be better than butter, booze, and writers? A collection of readings by authors with the prompt that it include pie and whiskey. Each piece is different and it's fun to pick up and select at random. Perfect for the person in your life who loves to indulge. [Karen]
The National Book Award winner for non fiction, Masha Gessen's work about modern Russia offers a window into the psyche of a nation. This is a necessary book for our times. [Karen]
A beautifully-illustrated tale of two plucky grandchildren searching for their probably-magic grandmother. Rooted in Korean folklore, with a magical rabbit, tiger, nine-tailed fox, and a passel of mischevious dokkebi (goblins). The children use their wits (and snacks) to save the day. [sweet pea]
Looking to whittle away the time this holiday season? This book is full of patterns and illustrated instructions to make everything from a doorstop to an earphone winder. [Karen]
The perfect feel-good holiday tale! It's days before Christmas when the Vanderbeekers are informed of their sudden eviction, and the family's five children are determined to change their crotchety landlord's mind. SO charming. You'll fall in love with the cast of characters and grow your appreciation for community. [Tanya]
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