Category: book reviews

REQUIRED READING FOR UNDERSTANDING WTF IS HAPPENING IN RUSSIA

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for Book Riot Prior to the 2016 presidential election, the majority of my “knowledge” about Russia came from the television show, The Americans. I peripherally followed the prosecution of Pussy Riot and had some general knowledge of the Cold War from Rachel Maddow’s book, Drift, but I hadn’t made an effort to learn more about […]

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A Required Reading List for Donald Trump

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for Book Riot There is a lot the Republican nominee for President doesn’t know. Way more things than could fit on this–-or any–-list. But if he’s going to make an attempt at being a not completely horrible human being, here are a few books that that Secretary Clinton’s opponent would do well to pick up […]

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7 GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR THIS POLITICAL SEASON

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for Book Riot Election season can be overwhelming and this one is no exception. I love following politics but I also hate the amount of nonsense, half-truths, and outright lies that are repeated by all sides during this process. I find myself yearning for something both entertaining and informative, as well as something SILENT (so […]

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5 Nonfiction Books For The Feminist Teenager In Your Life

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It’s been my experience that teenagers, regardless of gender, are intrigued by the notion of feminism. Like so many other things, the media, their families, friends, and larger communities often offer conflicting narratives about what being a feminist means.

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Q&A: Sarah Hepola, Author of ‘Blackout’

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I spoke with Sarah Hepola, author of the best-selling memoir, “Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget,” about blacking out, recovery, and how those of us with self-destructive tendencies can learn to stop tearing ourselves apart.

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