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A Korean-American writer teaching at a boys’ college in Pyongyang discovers the tragic human costs of life in a repressive regime.
Russian Tattoo: A Memoir
By Elena Gorokhova
A refreshing amount of candor elevates this chronicle of an immigrant’s life in America.
Though well-researched, this tale of Crescent City corruption is less compelling than the events it covers.
Watch Me: A Memoir
By Anjelica Huston
The Meaty Truth: Why Our Food Is Destroying Our Health and Environment — and Who Is Responsible
By Shushana Castle and Amy-Lee Goodman
This book’s mission is not only to educate us on where our food comes from, but also to promote a plant-based diet.
The cabaret-punk diva shares the story of her evolution into a mistress of requesting.
The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books
By Azar Nafisi
Are Americans turning their backs on great literature? The author thinks so.
Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms: Journeys into the Disappearing Religions of the Middle East
By Gerard Russell
An informative, compelling analysis of the world’s vanishing faiths.
