Historian Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Murderer
Roy HeathHistorianLook what was waiting for me when I got home yesterday? Roy Heath's book: The Murderer. I can't wait to read it! Thank you @classicpenguins https://t.co/eXyj3lGQLP
Paperback, 1986
$9.95Member price:$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Viola Davis: Actress
Kathy FurgangHistorianTravelled for 12 hrs. Too tired to rest so just watched Oprah's interview of Viola Davis on Netflix. Hard to keep a dry eye. A powerful story of abuse, extreme poverty, trauma & radical love. Viola's memoirs came out today. https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81592429?preventIntent=true https://t.co/dLNk0ytK4e
Hardcover, 2018
$24.27Member price:$23.06 + Free shipping5% off
White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race
Gloria WekkerHistorianAfter today's surreal exchanges and after being sent messages by people wanting to share their experiences of racism in that place w me, I want to recommend 2 texts mentioned a lot in my book #AfricanEuropeans. Everyday Racism: Philomena Essed & White Innocence by Gloria Wekker.
Paperback, 2016
$26.95Member price:$25.60 + Free shipping5% off
The War on Disabled People: Capitalism, Welfare and the Making of a Human Catastrophe
Ellen CliffordHistorianCongratulations Ellen Clifford for winning the prize. 👏🏿🎉👏🏿🎉 I'm urging people to read it. *The War on Disabled People* https://t.co/7ZeHvbQw0L
Hardcover, 2020
$110.00Member price:$85.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
The Promise: A Novel (Booker Prize Winner)
Damon GalgutHistorianRT @TheBookerPrizes: We are delighted to announce that the winner of the #2021BookerPrize is 'The Promise' by Damon Galgut! Watch Damon’s w…
Paperback, 2022
$17.95Member price:$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Duress: Imperial Durabilities in Our Times
Ann Laura StolerHistorianYears ago I reviewed this book. Well, I received a lovely note today about it 🤩 Project MUSE - Duress: Imperial durabilities of our times by Ann Laura Stoler (review) https://t.co/Q5YOlfV0Ye
Paperback, 2016
$31.95Member price:$30.35 + Free shipping5% off
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle ObamaHistorianJam donoughts, 1 papaya, 2 mangos, crackers (cheese biscuits) and @MichelleObama 's new book. My man's way of helping me deal with grief. Remembering the joy and renewed sense of purpose her previous book *Becoming* brought. I can't wait to start reading #TheLightWeCarry https://t.co/yua3tzv4N4
Paperback, 2024
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Out of the Sun: On Race and Storytelling
Esi EdugyanHistorianOut of the Sun: On Race and Storytelling | Esi Edugyan's CBC Massey Lectures https://t.co/Fu3Pfs4y0m Great lectures. Lecture 1 includes small bits of the conversation Esi Edugyan, Maaza Mengiste and I had.
Paperback, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Solitary: A Biography (National Book Award Finalist; Pulitzer Prize Finalist)
Albert WoodfoxHistorianAlbert Woodfox, held in solitary confinement for 43 years, dies aged 75 https://t.co/B7R46gyDb0
Paperback, 2019
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. KendiHistorianFantastic! Very well deserved and, where is Britain's MacArthurs?! How to Be an Antiracist author Ibram X Kendi awarded MacArthur ‘genius grant’ https://t.co/tVVky5hSBK
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book