WHAT WE INHERIT by Jessica Pearce Rotondi

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WHAT WE INHERIT by Jessica Pearce Rotondi
Jessica Pearce Rotondi sat down with the LA Review of Books to discuss her recent book, WHAT WE INHERIT, which is the culmination of a ten-year investigation into an uncle’s disappearance during the Secret War in Laos in 1972. “Everything about WHAT WE INHERIT is unexpected and compelling,” writes Meredith Maran of the LARB, adding that the book is “as breathtaking as any spy movie.” Unnamed Press published the book on April 21, 2020.

Jessica Pearce Rotondi sat down with the LA Review of Books to discuss her recent book, WHAT WE INHERIT, which is the culmination of a ten-year investigation into an uncle’s disappearance during the Secret War in Laos in 1972. “Everything about WHAT WE INHERIT is unexpected and compelling,” writes Meredith Maran of the LARB, adding that the book is “as breathtaking as any spy movie.” Unnamed Press published the book on April 21, 2020.

IT IS WOOD, IT IS STONE by Gabriella Burnham

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IT IS WOOD, IT IS STONE by Gabriella Burnham
Gabriella Burnham’s debut novel IT IS WOOD, IT IS STONE received a stunning review in the New York Times. Critic Sarah Gerard writes: “This is a remarkable story of secrecy, discovery and self-expression, delivered by a skillful observer.” One World will publish the book on July 28, 2020.

Gabriella Burnham’s debut novel IT IS WOOD, IT IS STONE received a stunning review in the New York Times. Critic Sarah Gerard writes: “This is a remarkable story of secrecy, discovery and self-expression, delivered by a skillful observer.” One World will publish the book on July 28, 2020.

STRANGE RITES by Tara Isabella Burton

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STRANGE RITES by Tara Isabella Burton
Tara Isabella Burton joined Richard Aldous on his podcast, The American Interest. They discussed her new book, STRANGE RITES, and its timely implications for America’s current politics. PublicAffairs published the book on June 16, 2020.

Tara Isabella Burton joined Richard Aldous on his podcast, The American Interest. They discussed her new book, STRANGE RITES, and its timely implications for America’s current politics. PublicAffairs published the book on June 16, 2020.

KINGS COUNTY by David Goodwillie

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KINGS COUNTY by David Goodwillie
Booklist offers immense praise for David Goodwillie’s KINGS COUNTY. They write: "Goodwillie's setting is vivid and his characters rich, with flashbacks fleshing out their backstories. Those who like literary, character-driven fiction with a strong sense of place . . . will enjoy this coming-of-age story." Simon & Schuster will publish the book on July 28, 2020.

Booklist offers immense praise for David Goodwillie’s KINGS COUNTY. They write: "Goodwillie's setting is vivid and his characters rich, with flashbacks fleshing out their backstories. Those who like literary, character-driven fiction with a strong sense of place . . . will enjoy this coming-of-age story." Simon & Schuster will publish the book on July 28, 2020.

DEMOCRACY MAY NOT EXIST, BUT WE’LL MISS IT WHEN IT’S GONE by Astra Taylor

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DEMOCRACY MAY NOT EXIST, BUT WE’LL MISS IT WHEN IT’S GONE by Astra Taylor
In an op-ed for the New York Times, civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander writes: “[I]f you’re tempted to believe that voting Mr. Trump out of office isn’t urgently necessary in November because the system is already rigged, please read Astra Taylor’s book, DEMOCRACY MAY NOT EXIST BUT WE’LL BE SURE TO MISS IT WHEN IT’S GONE.” Metropolitan Books published the book on May 7, 2019.

In an op-ed for the New York Times, civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander writes: “[I]f you’re tempted to believe that voting Mr. Trump out of office isn’t urgently necessary in November because the system is already rigged, please read Astra Taylor’s book, DEMOCRACY MAY NOT EXIST BUT WE’LL BE SURE TO MISS IT WHEN IT’S GONE.” Metropolitan Books published the book on May 7, 2019.

DRIFTS by Kate Zambreno

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DRIFTS by Kate Zambreno
DRIFTS by Kate Zambreno is one of Vulture’s Best Books of 2020. They write: “It’s a creation story that ably leaves in the in-between bits, drawing a startlingly accurate account of what it means to be in the process of writing while barely putting words to paper. Zambreno has been putting out smart, underrecognized novels for a decade.” Riverhead Books published the book on May 19, 2020.

DRIFTS by Kate Zambreno is one of Vulture’s Best Books of 2020. They write: “It’s a creation story that ably leaves in the in-between bits, drawing a startlingly accurate account of what it means to be in the process of writing while barely putting words to paper. Zambreno has been putting out smart, underrecognized novels for a decade.” Riverhead Books published the book on May 19, 2020.

GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty

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GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty received an enthusiastic review in The Nation. They write: “[GOLDEN GATES] is the latest addition to a slate of books on [the housing crisis] that have come out over the past few years . . . but Dougherty’s is among the first to look squarely at the politics of trying to respond to this disaster . . . GOLDEN GATES helps clarify why we have a housing crisis in the first place.” Penguin Press published the book on February 18, 2020.

GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty received an enthusiastic review in The Nation. They write: “[GOLDEN GATES] is the latest addition to a slate of books on [the housing crisis] that have come out over the past few years . . . but Dougherty’s is among the first to look squarely at the politics of trying to respond to this disaster . . . GOLDEN GATES helps clarify why we have a housing crisis in the first place.” Penguin Press published the book on February 18, 2020.

HUMANKIND by Rutger Bregman

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Rutger Bregman joined former presidential candidate Andrew Yang on his podcast, Yang Speaks, to discuss universal basic income. “You’ve had a hand in history, Rutger,” Yang says, “Even your TED talk [about UBI] impacted many people . . . you’re seeing now millions of Americans come our way.” Bregman presents research from his new book, HUMANKIND, as proof that Western culture can move toward a more hopeful future. Little, Brown and Company published the book on June 2, 2020.

Rutger Bregman joined former presidential candidate Andrew Yang on his podcast, Yang Speaks, to discuss universal basic income. “You’ve had a hand in history, Rutger,” Yang says, “Even your TED talk [about UBI] impacted many people . . . you’re seeing now millions of Americans come our way.” Bregman presents research from his new book, HUMANKIND, as proof that Western culture can move toward a more hopeful future. Little, Brown and Company published the book on June 2, 2020.

HEAVY by Kiese Laymon

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HEAVY by Kiese Laymon
HEAVY by Kiese Laymon comes highly recommended on anti-racism and Black Lives Matter reading lists curated by ABC 4, the Chicago Tribune, Esquire Middle East, Forbes, Hyphen, Inside Hook, Popsugar, and the Washington City Paper. Scribner published the book on October 8, 2018.

HEAVY by Kiese Laymon comes highly recommended on anti-racism and Black Lives Matter reading lists curated by ABC 4, the Chicago Tribune, Esquire Middle East, Forbes, Hyphen, Inside Hook, Popsugar, and the Washington City Paper. Scribner published the book on October 8, 2018.

HUMANKIND by Rutger Bregman

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HUMANKIND by Rutger Bregman
Rutger Bregman’s HUMANKIND debuted at #11 on the New York Times Bestseller List for Hardcover Nonfiction. Bregman spoke about his book on the podcasts On the Media and The Ezra Klein Show. Additionally, PEOPLE Magazine published an excerpt from HUMANKIND titled “Inside the Lord of the Flies Survival of 6 Tongan Boys 54 Years Ago: 'The Story We Need Now.'” Little, Brown and Company published the book on June 2, 2020.

Rutger Bregman’s HUMANKIND debuted at #11 on the New York Times Bestseller List for Hardcover Nonfiction. Bregman spoke about his book on the podcasts On the Media and The Ezra Klein Show. Additionally, PEOPLE Magazine published an excerpt from HUMANKIND titled “Inside the Lord of the Flies Survival of 6 Tongan Boys 54 Years Ago: 'The Story We Need Now.'” Little, Brown and Company published the book on June 2, 2020.