The ambient backdrop of beekeeping elevates Monk Kidd’s narrative in original ways, but the goopy theatrics and unnatural characters weigh it back down.
REVIEWS
Review: A Concise History of the Russian Revolution
Richard Pipes’ primer covers the waning years of tsarism in Russia, the ensuing Bolshevik Revolution, and Lenin’s rise to power.
Review: The Social Dilemma
The Netflix documentary details the hold popular online spaces have on our society through firsthand accounts from former executives and the developers who helped create them.
The End of Prison
In her 2003 book, longtime antiprison activist Angela Davis shines a light on the catastrophe of mass incarceration and points us toward a new vision of justice.
Review: On Tyranny
Holocaust historian Timothy Snyder imparts lessons for resisting modern assaults on democracy.
Review: The Making of Black Lives Matter
No matter one’s politics, color, or creed, it is incumbent upon all decent people to lend a fair and honest hearing to our generation’s defining social justice movement.
Review: Porcelain
Moby’s 2016 memoir is a brooding, unflinching account of a pivotal decade in his life as a musician.
Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Kiyosaki’s crowdsourced favorite is cheap, chock-full of charlatanry, and grounded in wish-fulfillment.
Review: Blood, Sweat, and Pixels
Jason Schreier’s first book provides a rare glimpse into the pain and passion that go into bringing a modern video game to market.
Review: Sharp Objects
Flynn’s debut novel is arguably her darkest to date, spiked with plot twists and cruel women.
Review: Prelude to Foundation
For the 6th entry in Asimov’s Foundation series, adventure on Trantor awaits as the birth of psychohistory dawns.
Review: Foundation
Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi classic ponders big ideas as Hari Seldon, mastermind founder of psychohistory, steers civilization through the chaos of a creaking empire.
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