Books
Top 10 books of 2014: a holiday reading list
December 16, 2014The holidays are upon us in earnest. It's an ideal time to put down the smartphone or iPad and curl up with a good book.
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Ursula LeGuin says up with fantasy, down with capitalism
November 25, 2014"Right now, I think we need writers who know the difference between the production of a market commodity and the practice of an art."
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Labor educator Worthen’s new book goes where few have gone before
September 30, 2014In her new book, "What Did You Learn at Work Today? The Forbidden Lessons of Labor Education," Helena Worthen provides a unique blend of theory and practice.
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Cult film’s John Waters gets “Carsick”
July 23, 2014Carsick will keep readers entertained, presenting what it's really like these days to hitchhike across the United States.
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It’s political: Library cards
June 25, 2014Here's a simple way for you to help spread the ideas of an author you respect, and be a political activist at the same time: use your library card.
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