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Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

April 14, 2021

I read everything Patrick writes because he takes wildly complex subjects and makes nonfiction read like a thrilling novel.

Jamie

The Last Duel

April 7, 2021

An epic and cinematic book focused on a medieval duel to end all duels. When one Knight accuses another of assaulting his wife, lives and…

Knox

The Day It Finally Happens

March 10, 2021

An entertaining but sometimes terrifying look at how humanity will handle a litany of unthinkable (but sometimes likely) events.

Knox

Judas and the Black Messiah

February 17, 2021

If you want to see two of the most special acting talents of a generation do work, invest your time in this Shaka King tour…

Knox

Republic of Lies

December 9, 2020

This book was a cathartic read as it isolates and examines conspiracy theories to understand the method to the madness.

Knox

HRH

November 18, 2020

If you are fascinated by the royals, then you will love this reporter's deep dive into the world of royal fashion.

Jamie

Three-Ring Circus

November 4, 2020

A wild behind the scenes look at the early 2000s Los Angeles Lakers.

Knox

The Address Book

September 30, 2020

A remarkable work of popular history of how streets got their names, houses their numbers, and what it reveals about class, race, power, and identity.

Knox

Caste

September 30, 2020

If there is a primer on race in America, this is it. It was nominated for the National Book Award for a reason.

Mutual

Nice White Parents

August 19, 2020

Serial Productions and Zoe Chase make school choice (which I didn't know was a thing) an intriguing series.

Jamie