Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin
By David Ritz
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This expansive portrait of the music legend reveals both her strengths and frailties.
Bathing the Lion: A Novel
By Jonathan Carroll
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Despite a clever premise, this novel is ultimately derailed by thinly drawn characters and unresolved plot points.
Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive
By Mark L. Winston
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The buzz on bees and what humans can learn from them.
Don’t Forget Me, Bro: A Novel
By John Michael Cummings
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This gritty, graceful tale explores the eternal question of whether we can — or should — go home again.