Books of the 2023 Fall Season
As the weather gets colder, it is time to curl up with a book and some hot cocoa. Join us as we work through all the great titles from our 2023 Fall season. Read along with us!
Politics and Society
From the founding of the United States to modern democracy, explore the world of politics through these must-read titles.
To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment
by Bret Baier
The Canceling of the American Mind
by Greg Lukianoff
by Yascha Mounk
by Rachel Maddow
Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
by Heather Cox Richardson
Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point
by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country
by Adam Kinzinger
Memoirs and the Art of Reflection
Explore the life stories of our most beloved presenters. These memoirs take you inside the personal stories of the biggest names from the Fall 2023 season.
Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir
by Erika L. Sánchez
Unreliable Narrator ME, MYSELF, AND IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
by Aparna Nancherla
Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
by Henry Winkler
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere
by Maria Bamford
To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!: A Memoir
by Ed Begley Jr.
Science and Technology
Is Artificial Intelligence taking over the world? Is there life beyond Earth? Dive into these these questions and more with these can’t miss books.
Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World
by Naomi Klein
by Walter Isaacson
The Dawn of a Mindful Universe
by Marcelo Gleiser
Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars
by Avi Loeb
UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here―and Out There
by Garrett M. Graff
Unmasking AI A STORY OF HOPE AND JUSTICE IN A WORLD OF MACHINES
by Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Entertainment
From the silver screen to the stage, the authors take readers on journeys through the world of entertainment.
Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!
by Jeremy and David Zucker
Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia
by Illeana Douglas
Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman: A Love Affair in Words and Picture
by Melissa Newman
The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey through the Art and Craft of Humor
by Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key
Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation
by Sarah Cooper
A House That Made History: The Illinois Governors Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure
by MK Pritzker and Michael S Smith
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes
by Bob Odenkirk
Right at Home: HOW GOOD DESIGN IS GOOD FOR THE MIND: AN INTERIOR DESIGN BOOK
by Bobby Berk
Food
Discover your inner foodie with stories on the best food in the world
and the chefs who bring these dishes to life.
BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen
by Anna Voloshyna
The World Central Kitchen Cookbook
by Jose Andres
The Best American Food Writing 2023
by Mark Bittman
by Christopher Kimball
by Eric Ripert
Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook
by Sohla El-Waylly
Southern Fried Sass: A Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little "Extra"
by Ginger Minj
Novels
Follow the journey of new stories with these exciting novels!
by Millie Bobby Brown
by Teju Cole
by Joyce Carol Oates
History
These books will take you on a journey of the history of the world
Cultural Objects and Reparative Justice
by Patty Gerstenblith
Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World
by Mary Beard
translated by Emily Wilson
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