Month: June 2018

Chris McGreal, author of American Overdose, shows how a small area of America overrun by opioids, exploited by big pharma, and neglected by politicians, became the epicenter of a nationwide epidemic.

Learn more about the history and celebrations of Juneteenth here!

“Devlin tells the stories of young women who were adept at the ‘high-wire act’ required to endure a long and perilous process [of school desegregation].”

“Joseph Crespino’s crisp, illuminating examination of Harper Lee’s dueling doppelgangers and their real-life model, Lee’s politician father.”

With its short distances and efficient public transport, Bermuda reveals much of itself to energetic travelers during a weeklong stay. Look below the surface of this reef-fringed paradox and you’ll discover a melting pot of culture, history, and outdoor adventure encompassing all nine parishes.

“Laurent Dubois takes up the noble and difficult task of trying to make soccer comprehensible and interesting to people who are used to games that follow a different logic…If you want to understand what this most popular of the world’s sports is all about, or if you already understand it and want your friends and…