Books to Give Background on the Russia-Ukraine War

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to make devastating headlines, the Pratt has books to check out or download to help you understand the history of the two countries, and what led up to this conflict.

Voices From Chernobyl
By Svetana Alexievich
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The Man Without a Face
By Masha Gessen

Book | eBook
Imperial Gamble
By Marvin Kalb

eBook

Red Famine
By Anne Applebaum

Book | eBook
Midnight in Chernobyl
By Adam Higginbotham

Book | eBook
The Gates of Europe
By Serhii Plokhy

Book | eBook
I Will Die in a Foreign Land: A Novel
By Kalani Pickhart

Book | eBook

Blowout
By Rachel Maddow
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Good Citizens Need Not Fear
By Maria Reva

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Also, check out these films to learn more.

Chernobyl
DVD
1989—The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Watch now

The Unfolding Ukraine-Russia Crisis
Watch now

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate the traditions, ancestry, and culture of Native Americans, we wanted to spotlight books written by Native American authors.

Empire of the Wild
By Cherie Dimaline
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A History of My Brief Body
By Billy-Ray Belcourt
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My Heart is a Chainsaw
By Stephen Graham Jones
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The Bjorkan Sagas
By Harold R. Johnson
Book | eBook
Five Little Indians
By Michelle Good
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The Ghost Dancers
By Adrian C. Lewis
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Poet Warriors
By Joy Harjo
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Paleto and Me
By Aparecida Vilaca
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Native Voices
By Cmarie Furhman
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Spotlight on Hispanic Writers

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with a new book to read. From memoirs and biographies to rom-coms and thrillers, there’s so much culture to enjoy and learn from. Happy reading!

Infinite Country
By Patricia Engel
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Her Body and Other Parties
By Carmen Maria Machado

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The Soul of a Woman
By Isabel Allende
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The Soul of a Woman
By Isabel Allende
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A Taste of Sage
By Yaffa S. Santos

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L.A. Weather
By María Amparo Escandón
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Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
By Crystal Maldonado
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 Fruit of the Drunken Tree
By Ingrid Rojas Contreras
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A Lot Like Adios
By Alexis Daria
eBook
 Ordinary Girls
By Jaquira Díaz
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Once I Was You
By Maria Hinojosa
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Island Affair
By Priscilla Oliveras
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Top Nonfiction Titles of 2020

Since many start a new year reflecting on the last, here’s a look at the top nonfiction books published in 2020. Check them out!

A Very Stable Genius
By Philip Rucker
eBook |eAudiobook

Five Days
By Wes Moore
eBook |eAudiobook

Here for It
By Eric R. Thomas
eBook |eAudiobook

Too Much and Never Enough
By Mary L. Trump
eBook |eAudiobook

Hidden Valley Road
By Robert Kolker
eBook |eAudiobook

The Room Where It Happened
By John R. Bolton
eBook |eAudiobook

My Life as a Villainess
By Laura Lippman
eBook

Caste
By Isabel Wilkerson
eBook |eAudiobook

Untamed
By Glennon Doyle
eBook |eAudiobook

The Splendid and the Vile
By  Erik Larson
eBook |eAudiobook


Cozy Mystery Novels to Download on Hoopla

Get the cocoa bombs and cookies ready, it’s time to cozy up with a brand new book! Beat the chill from winter with one of these fun mysteries available on Hoopla. Don’t forget you can download up to 10 e-materials on Hoopla each month. Happy reading!

Guilt at the Garage
By Simon Brett

Death by French Roast
By Alex Erickson
Finished Off in Fondant
By Rosemarie Ross
Grounds for Murder
By Tara Lush

Foreclosure Fatality
By Carolyn Ridder Aspenson