4 Books in 2024
A medical worker is learning about the tough times in her job's past. A news reporter is exploring the hidden, darker parts of the art world. The start of 2024 had many books that are fun to read. If you want to save a spot to read these books at the library, here are some we think you'll enjoy.
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
The follow up to Tommy Orange's big hit There, There, Wandering Stars is a multi-generational look at the impact of the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864. These characters go through abuse, exploitation (剥削), and addiction—but if There, There is any indication, Orange is careful at not taking advantage of these hardships, but instead, pointing toward something bigger. (Pub. Feb. 27)
Legacy by Uche Blackstock
Uche Blackstock has had a long career in medicine as a doctor and as a professor of emergency medicine. Her memoir follows her growing up wanting nothing more than to be a doctor, and discovering all parts of the deep-rooted problems that lead to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. (Pub. Jan. 23)
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker
From the author of the best-selling book Cork Dork, Bianca Bosker dives into a new community of fans and weirdos (怪人), this time in art world. She spends time with artists, gallery owners, and power brokers and more to figure out how art moves and why art moves us.(Pub. Feb. 2)
There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib
MacArthur "Genius" Grant-winning author Hanif Abdurraqib has written thoughtful, personal, and poetic cultural analysis on music, dance, film, and more. While nominally(名义上地) his next book is about basketball—like the rest of his writing, it's also about everything else. (Pub. Mar. 26)
