Alexander highlights the undeniable similarities of our current justice system to the Jim Crow era. Armed with facts, Alexander argues mass incarceration has created a caste system within the United States; a system designed to treat poor people and people of color as second-class citizens.

I have never laughed so hard while reading as I did with this graphic novel. Whether you have a cat or a baby (or both), if you are in need of a pick me up, this book will definitely lift your spirits (or have you crying from laughter)!

A riveting story of how Dr. John Snow’s map traced the source of the cholera outbreak in 1854 London. Originally rebuffed by the scientific community, Snow’s methodical research set precedents for how we approach disease containment in the modern day urban environment.

Fans of the Godfather films should be delighted with this prequel as it deftly peels back the years and sheds light on the forces and circumstances that served to mold three key characters. Author Ed Falco has created a worthy addition to the series!

A true crime story that details not just a gruesome murder at Harvard, but also addresses many of the peculiar medical practices of the 1840s. A fascinating historical look at Harvard’s Medical College and an array of famous characters from that era.

Our protagonist wants to sleep for a year; her year of rest and relaxation. With an irresponsible psychiatrist as her new ally, she sets forth to sleep away her emotions (something she’d rather not be bothered with). This book is dark, twisted, and surprisingly entertaining.

This is a great book about the history of paperback horror novels of the 1970s and 1980s. Hendrix is really enjoying himself, and beyond the crazy plots and lurid book covers, he has found some interesting through-lines in these books that reflect contemporary anxieties.

This inspirational memoir is an honest and vulnerable account of Janet Mock’s experiences growing up poor, multiracial, and trans in America. She holds nothing back.

Future filmmaker Twinkle writes to her favorite female directors, but it’s the only place she speaks up. Until Sahil, the twin brother of her crush, asks her to direct a short film. Now she has a spotlight and a megaphone, but will she use her new-found voice for good?

A riveting documentary about a coal mining strike in Kentucky in 1973. The strike lasted more than a year and often resulted in intimidation and violence.