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Book club pick…
Jimmy Fallon announced in July that “Ask Again, Yes” won fans’ votes to be “The Tonight Show’s” summer book club read. Set in New York City in the 1970s, two rookie cops and their families live next door to each other until one explosive night when something shocking divides them, leaving their children to grapple with the consequences for years to come.
On the screen…
See the trials and tribulations of a fraying family from the heartwarming perspective of their dog. Man’s best friend has much to teach about winning, losing, and loving on this emotionally turbulent ride. The movie adaptation stars Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, and Kevin Costner as the voice of the dog, Enzo.
Women’s Equality Day…
Women in the US gained the right to vote on August 26, 1920, but the fight for full equality is far from over. Roxane Gay’s collection of short stories explores the trials of womanhood, from painfully real depictions of violence to metaphorical, fairytale-like vignettes about vulnerability. Some stories are more painful to read than others, but there’s a deep love and tenderness for all of the difficult women that shines through.
Labor Day…
This novel opened people’s eyes to the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry and spurred many to fight for change. Thanks to Upton Sinclair’s story, we had the passage of the Meat Inspection Act, which led to the Food and Drug Administration. A classic that demonstrates the full might of the written word to move hearts and minds.
Scribd Original…
Get ready for camp this summer with our first fiction Scribd Original from Paul Theroux. For three weeks, Andy Parent attends Camp Echo with other Boy Scouts, where they teach each other difficult lessons about masculinity, social class, and race that will last a lifetime.
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