BOOKS
Robbie Richardson on Indigenous Literature and History
With Thanksgiving approaching, PAW asked Richardson to shed light on the historical relationship between America’s native people and European colonists by recommending three books on Indigenous literature and history
‘Intimacies’ by Katie Kitamura ’99
‘I don’t know that we can always be reduced to events that have happened in our past …. I’m very much interested in the way that characters behave in the…
Bianca Bosker ’08 on Cracking Open the Art World
‘How does an artwork go from being the germ of an idea in someone’s studio to this masterpiece that we obsess over in museums?’
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS
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Abe Dubinski and his family live peacefully on the canal, where he works as a lock tender ensuring the safe…
Mirror Me
Eddie Asher checks into Hudson Valley Psychiatric Hospital, terrified he may have killed his brother’s fiancée and close friend, Lucy…
Doctor, Will You Pray for Me?
Doctor, Will You Pray for Me? (Oxford University Press) by psychiatrist and bioethicist Klitzman explores how patients and families navigate…
Consider The Turkey
In Consider the Turkey (Princeton University Press), Singer reveals the hidden story behind the popular commercially bred turkeys that dominate…
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PAW Book Club: ‘Going Infinite’ by Michael Lewis ’82
“On the witness stand, [Sam Bankman-Fried] came across as more dishonest than I’ve ever experienced him in life.”
PAW Book Club: ‘The Breakaway’ by Jennifer Weiner ’91
“Abortion is a topic that gets very polarized very, very quickly. And I think that one of the things that fiction can do is give us a level of remove…
NEW BOOKS
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When Grandmas Cook
Every grandma has her favorite dishes to share with her family, and this beautifully illustrated book invites children to explore…
For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus
In For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus (Washington Writers’ Publishing House), Meena, disillusioned with modern romance, opts for an…
Like a Mom
At 26, Gemma Cimino is certain about one thing: she wants to be a mom. Despite growing up without her…
Nonfiction
Selected Poetry Book VIII
This is the eighth poetry collection by Paul Shapshak titled 21st Century Poetry: Neutrino Canzonieri Epigramme Investigation, features artwork by…
Ancient Christianities
In Ancient Christianities (Princeton University Press), Fredriksen examines the evolution of early Christianities over five centuries, exploring diverse landscapes, peoples…
Book and Dagger
As World War II began, the U.S. faced an urgent need for an intelligence agency, leading to the creation of…
THE PRINCETON BOOKSHELF
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The research vessel Aladdin is exploring the deep ocean domain cluttered with fresh discoveries of…
This small book provides an introduction to the rich and variegated subject of Christian currents…
The year is 1971. Blocks away from Princeton University and just days after his graduation…
Editors’ Picks
By Any Other Name
This novel tells the stories of Melina Green and Emilia Bassano, two distant relatives who lived centuries apart, but share…
You Can’t Teach That
In his latest book, politics professor Keith Whittington sets out to answer the question: Who controls what is taught in…
Fair Shake
This is a comprehensive overview of why, despite supposed great strides in gender equality, women are still falling behind in…
Saving Ourselves
Through original research and data collected by Fisher over a period of 25 years, Saving Ourselves (Columbia University Press) offers…
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