BETHANY
The Sexual Politics of Meat by Carol J. Adams“Carol Adams takes a fascinating look at the many connections between the oppression of women and the oppression of animals throughout human history. She considers, among other topics, the cultural phenomenon of conflating women’s bodies and cuts of meat (in advertisements for chicken that ask “Are you a breast man?”, etc.), as well as the ways that feminists use metaphorical language that diminishes the actual experience of animals (we say we’ve been treated “like pieces of meat,” etc.). The idea is that when we ignore the reality behind metaphors of butchering and consumption, addressing ourselves only to women, we perpetuate the same structures of exploitation that we are trying to subvert. A must-read for feminists.” The Sexual Politics of Meat is available on our shelves and via bookpeople.com.
JENN S.
The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson “Let’s get the confession out of the way: Maggie Nelson is my hero. This is my second read of her forthcoming book The Argonauts (May 2015). It is in many ways a follow up to Bluets, the quiet, seductive classic that most readers came to first. But this time, instead of exploring the anguish that comes with a relationship’s end, Nelson dives into the tumult of love, partnership, family, and creative and spiritual intimacy. Like Nelson’s oeuvre (including poetry and art criticism , The Argonauts is radically intimate (to adapt a phrase of hers). We are all so lucky to have this book and its attention to the wayward art of queer family making, the queerness of pregnancy and mothering, and the ferocity of desire. It is at once a memoir, a work of criticism, and something altogether else. As Nelson writes, “There is much to be learned from wanting something both ways.” Further reading recommendations include: Ali Smith’s How to Be Both; anything by Eileen Myles or Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick.” The Argonauts will be released on May 5. Pre-order now.
MEGHAN G.
Ms. Rapscott’s Girls by Elise Primavera“Five girls selected for having some of the busiest parents in the world are brought through magical means to Great Rapscott’s School for Girls of Busy Parents where they can learn the life lessons that less busy parents might in theory have been teaching them all along. There’s a breathless spirit of adventure, energy, and unpredictability that I found delightful. I’m looking forward to the next installment.” Ms. Rapscott’s Girls is available on our shelves and via bookpeople.com.
EJ
Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler“There’s an old book, a traveling carnival, card readers, and a sideshow professional breath-holder who performs as a mermaid…This book has everything, and it is an especially entertaining debut novel. I already have someone lined up to lend it to when I finish.” Recommended for fans of Katherine Dunn’s Geek Love and Chris Abani’s The Secret History of Las Vegas.The Book of Speculation hits the shelves June 23. Pre-order now.
SARAH H.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss“Like a nice glass of wine between courses, this novella about Auri, the tiny girl who befriends our protagonist, Kvothe, is a wonderful way to satiate the painful wait for the final book in the Kingkiller Chronicles. Auri is a curious girl with deep secrets, and who is not at all what she seems. It’s a delightful read that provides insight into the wonderful and mysterious world Rothfuss has created.” The Slow Regard of Silent Things is available on our shelves and via bookpeople.com.
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