Pride, Controversy, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

After a contentious May, Pride Month has finally begun. Typically, June is marked by rainbow-tinted advertisements, but brands have been slow to celebrate Pride this year. As debates around trans… READ MORE

Required Reading: Jewish American Heritage Month

To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re looking at some of the remarkable stories that have shaped Jewish American life. From the Jewish Deli to Lincoln’s armies, these five books… READ MORE

Required Reading: Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, NYU Press invites you to look at mental health in ways you might have not considered before. These books range from strategies to improve your… READ MORE

Required Reading: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re taking a look at the diverse experiences of over 25 million Americans. Some books share the exceptional accomplishments of AAPI individuals, while others highlight the… READ MORE

Resettlement in a Shaming State

by Sara Salman This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Declared in 2003 as part of the War on Terror, the Iraq War is a catastrophe, a… READ MORE

Required Reading: Earth Day

Required Reading: Earth Day

April 21, 2023

By Mitali Sapra This Earth Day, discover new strategies for combatting climate change. These five books will teach you about the state of nature, inspire you to create ecoart, and… READ MORE

Required Reading: National Poetry Month

Required Reading: National Poetry Month

Don’t let National Poetry Month end without supporting a poet. These five books are perfect for poetry lovers of every stripe, whether you’re interested in a contemporary poet’s lyrical musings… READ MORE

In The Stacks: Homeward Bound

In The Stacks: Homeward Bound

March 20, 2023

by Niamh Dillon In 2022, Ireland celebrated the centenary of the foundation of the Irish Free State. The centenary marked a long-anticipated moment that came at the end of one… READ MORE

Spat on Veterans: An Enduring Myth

Spat on Veterans: An Enduring Myth

March 13, 2023

by Jerry Lembcke In May, 2012, the Obama Administration announced a project to commemorate the U.S. war in Vietnam. The project, funded by Congress for $65 million and administered by… READ MORE

5 Books for Trans Awareness Week

5 Books for Trans Awareness Week

November 16, 2022

As we celebrate Trans Awareness Week, we’re taking a deeper look at the ways that transphobia permeates our society. These five books provide a unique understanding of the oppression experienced… READ MORE