USC 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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Dr. No
Percival EverettUSCPercival Everett's newest novel, “Dr. No,” is about...nothing. Confused? The @USCDornsife author speaks to the @washingtonpost about his upcoming novel 📚 https://t.co/f55t24c9cn
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
White Sands: Experiences from the Outside World
Geoff DyerUSCThe Ultimate L.A Bookshelf from @latimes asked writers to name their favorite books across different genres and essay collections. @USCDornsife's Geoff Dyers' book "White Sands" makes the list as one of the top books. https://t.co/UWbOdKYUYR
Paperback, 2017
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Silver Women: How Black Women's Labor Made the Panama Canal
Joan Flores-VillalobosUSCJoan Flores-Villalobos of @USCDornsife joins @LMC_show to discuss her new book, “The Silver Women: How Black Women’s Labor Made the Panama Canal.” https://t.co/uYBEsvFnX1
Hardcover, 2023
$59.95Member price:$34.95 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence
Kate CrawfordUSCOne of the pitfalls of artificial intelligence is emotional recognition. @Gizmodo cites @USCAnnenberg professor Kate Crawford's book, "Atlas of AI" on the difficulty of automating emotion. https://t.co/6fP549xBTg
Paperback, 2022
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Law: The Basics
Gary SlapperUSCAfter a career in banking and law, David “Jax” Kelly went to USC to pivot into advocacy for people living with HIV. https://t.co/6Fi5rZKzsv
Hardcover, 2028
$140.00Member price:$133.00 + Free shipping5% off
The Hollywood Sign: Fantasy and Reality of an American Icon
Leo BraudyUSCBelow the Hollywood sign, a once-private enclave becomes a home-buying hot spot... But as a hot spot for tourists, conflict between residents and visitors may be inevitable, notes @USCDornsife's Leo Braudy. https://t.co/pOuR3fiSEm
Paperback, 2012
$15.00Member price:$14.25 + Free shipping5% off