New in Nonfiction this February

Ranging from self-help and dating, to history and commentary on race, there’s so many great books available to read at the Pratt. Check them out!

Boys & Sex
By Peggy Orenstein

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Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
By Tara Schuster

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Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It
By Kamal Ravikant

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Me and White Supremacy
By Layla F. Saad

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Supreme Models
By Marcellas Reynolds

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Taking Sexy Back
By Alexandra H. Soloman

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The State Vs. Albert “Prodigy” Johnson
By Prodigy Jonson

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The Toni Morrison Book Club
By Juda Bennet

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Tubman Travels
By Jim Duffy

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Us Against the World
By David and Tamela Mann

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Venus Noire
By Robin Mitchell

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You Can Only Yell at Me for One Thing at a Time
By Patricia Marx

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What’s New in Romance in time for Valentine’s Day

You won’t need Cupid to fall in love with one of these fiction novels! Take a look at what’s new in Romance for Valentine’s Day.

The Worst Best Man
By Mia Sosa

A wedding planner left at the altar? Yeah, the irony isn’t lost on Carolina Santos, either. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina’s offered an opportunity that could change her life. There’s just one hitch: she has to collaborate with the best (make that worst) man from her own failed nuptials.

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Love, Unscripted
By Owen Nicholls

A cinema buff, Nick always fancied himself the Tom Hanks of his own romantic comedy. For four blissful years, things are perfect with Ellie until she leaves. Peppered with references to beloved movies, this novel explores how even a hopeless romantic can learn that in real life, love isn’t, shouldn’t be like what we see in the movies.

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Also new this month:

Bi-Satisfied
By Nikki-Michelle

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The Sea Glass Cottage
By RaeAnne Thayne

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The Sinner
By J.R. Ward

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Strengthen Your Relationships this Valentine’s Day

Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day solo, on a first date, or celebrating with a loved one, here’s a list of self-help books to strengthening your communication skills and relationships.

A Million First Dates
By Dan Slater
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Anxious In Love
By Carolyn Daitch and Lissah Loberbaum

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Be Honest – You’re Not That Into Him Either
By Ian Kerner
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Becoming Us
By Beth McCord and Jeff McCord

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Data, a Love Story
By Amy Webb

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Eight Dates
By John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman

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He’s Just Not That Into You
By Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo
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How To Keep Your Marriage From Sucking
By Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola
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Love and Life
By Laura Schlessinger
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The 5 Love Languages
By Gary Chapman
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The Wait
By DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

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Unf#Ck Your Intimacy
By Faith G.
Harper

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Explore Black History & Culture with Kanopy

Kanopy is full of thoughtful, engaging, and entertaining films and documentaries. Take a look this Black History Month at one of the many films spotlighting Black history, culture, and talent.

She Did That
Don’t miss out on taking a peek inside the lives of Black women committed to opening doors for future generations. Learn about the passionate pursuits of Black women entrepreneurs including Lisa Price (Carol’s Daughter) and Melissa Butler (The Lip Bar).

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The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Jimmie dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct the community he longs for, his hopes blind him to the reality of his situation.

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Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
This electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of pop culture mega-icon Grace Jones contrasts musical sequences with intimate personal footage, all the while brimming with Jones’s bold aesthetic.

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Check out these films too!

Fall for a New Book!

Love is in the air! Maybe not in real life, but for characters in these romance books it sure is. If you are looking for a fun book to get ready for Valentine’s Day, make sure to check out Hoopla.

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A Question of Us
By Mary Jayne Baker
Big Chance Cowboy
By Teri Anne Stanley
Cold Nose, Warm Heart
By Mara Wells
Country Heart
By Cindi Madsen

Love By Chance
By Kacy Cross
Owner of A Broken Heart
By Cheris Hodges
Remind Me
By Samantha Chase
The Dating Charade
By Melissa Ferguson
The Hating Game
By Sally Thorne
The Kissing Game
By Marie Harte