The Bitch by Pilar Quintana is a powerful and beautiful novel that examines the painful chaos of life. It is written in a prose as terse as the villagers, with storms―both meteorological and emotional―lurking around each corner.
The War of Return | How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace by Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf looks further into how the permanent “refugee” problem is hindering peace between Israel and Palestine. They argue that this Palestinian demand for a “right of return” has no legal or moral basis and make an impassioned plea for the world to recognize this fact, for the good of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
The Journey of Liu Xiaobo | From Dark Horse to Nobel Laureate edited by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman with Yu Zhang, Jie Li, and Tienchi Martin-Liao reflects on the incredible life of Liu Xaiobo. A fearless poet and prolific essayist and critic, Liu Xiaobo became one of the most important dissident thinkers in the People’s Republic of China.
Forbidden Memory | Tibet during the Cultural Revolution by Tsering Woeser uncovers the lost stories of Tibet during the societal-changing Cultural Revolution. The author presents three hundred previously unseen photographs taken by her father that show for the first time the frenzy and violence of the Cultural Revolution in Tibet.
Our People | Discovering Lithuania’s Hidden Holocaust by Rūta Vanagaitė and Efraim Zuroff explores the history of Lithuania’s decisions and actions during the Holocaust. The book exposes the significant role in implementing the Final Solution played by local political leaders and the prewar Lithuanian administration that remained in place during occupation.
Drunk in China | Baijiu and the World’s Oldest Drinking Culture by Derek Sandhaus follows the author’s journey to discover the history and culture of Baijiu drinking. China is one of the world’s leading producers and consumers of liquor. Yet to the outside world, China’s most famous spirit, baijiu, remains a mystery.
Catch ’67 | The Left, The Right and The Legacy of the Six Day War by Micah Goodman, a best-selling Israeli author analyzes the complicated situation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through philosophical critique and political analysis, Goodman builds a creative, compelling case for pragmatism in a dispute where a comprehensive solution seems impossible.
Plaintiff in Chief | A Portrait of Donald Trump in 3,500 Lawsuits by James D. Zirin looks into Donald Trump’s legal history to understand his political strategies. In this book, distinguished New York attorney James D. Zirin presents Trump’s lengthy litigation history as an indication of his character and morality, and his findings are chilling
The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor by Sonia Sotomayor looks back into the life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, adapted for young readers. Learn about Justice Sotomayor’s rise and her amazing work, as well as about the Supreme Court, in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.
Presidential Misconduct | From George Washington to Today by James M. Banner, Jr. adds the accounts of misconduct by contemporary American Presidents to the original report. Led by Banner, a group of presidential historians come together to bring the 1974 account up to date through Barack Obama’s presidency.
