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Gritty, honest, and often uncomfortable, this is a memoir that brings the struggles of the working poor into sharp focus. Not for everyone, but unforgettable if you want a real and (sometimes infuriating) glimpse into the cycle of poverty in America.
It was an afternoon in June, the day before her first birthday. I perched on the shelter’s threadbare love seat, holding up an old digital camera to capture her first steps. Mia’s tangled hair and thi...- #2
Save:A chilling, emotionally charged dystopian tale that’s both powerful and polarizing - if you like unsettling social commentary and don’t mind a heavy read, it’s well worth your time.
It’s the first Tuesday in September, the afternoon of her one very bad day, and Frida is trying to stay on the road. On the voice mail, the officer tells her to come to the station immediately. She pa... Essential, compassionate, and unforgettable - Evicted is required reading for anyone who wants to understand poverty, housing, and inequality in America. Not easy, but incredibly important.
Before the city yielded to winter, as cold and gray as a mechanic’s wrench, before Arleen convinced Sherrena Tarver to let her boys move into the Thirteenth Street duplex, the inner city was crackling...- #4
Save:A funny, feel-good memoir that shines a light on the quirks and charms of Danish life. Perfect for armchair travelers, future expats, or anyone curious about what really makes the Danes tick (hint: it’s more than just pastries and Lego).
It all started simply enough. After a few days off work my husband and I were suffering from post-holiday blues and struggling to get back into the swing of things. A grey drizzle had descended on Lon... - #5
Save:A beautifully written, atmospheric science fantasy classic with intricate world-building and big ideas - best for patient readers who enjoy a thoughtful, fable-like story.
In the chamber at the top of the tower were six individuals: three who chose to call themselves ‘Lords’ or sometimes ‘Remedials’; a wretched underling who was their prisoner; and two Garrion. The cham... - #6
Save:An intense, unvarnished look at lives on the margins - brilliantly reported and quietly devastating. Not easy, but ultimately unforgettable nonfiction.
It was a double date: Elaine and Angel, Jessica and George. Jessica had agreed to meet this George under one condition. “If he’s ugly, bring me home at ten,” she said. The evening of January 23, 1988,... - #7
Save:A deeply moving memoir that exposes systemic failures with honesty and grace, My Name Is Why is required reading for anyone interested in resilience, justice, or the power of storytelling.
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Save:A bold, convincing primer on Universal Basic Income that combines real examples with practical insight - hopeful, readable, and essential for anyone curious about ending poverty.
The North American International Auto Show is a gleaming, roaring affair. Once a year, in bleakest January, carmakers head to the Motor City to show off their newest models, technologies, and concept... A thought-provoking, timely critique that lays bare capitalism’s most pressing problems - perfect for those seeking a systemic analysis and willing to grapple with tough questions, but lighter on actionable answers.
The first seven contradictions are foundational because capital simply could not function without them. Furthermore, they all hang together in such a way as to make it impossible to substantially modi...- #10
Save:A tough but rewarding Booker Prize winner - profane, authentic, and full of raw energy. Perfect if you want to lose yourself in a working-class Glaswegian’s head, but be warned: it’s relentless, unapologetic, and not for the faint of heart.
YE WAKE IN a corner and stay there hoping yer body will disappear, the thoughts smothering ye; these thoughts; but ye want to remember and face up to things, just something keeps ye from doing it, why...
