“Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project”
By Dave Isay, $16.47
This compilation of stories marks the 10,000th interview by the StoryCorps Project, which documents and archives America’s oral history. Whether it’s a senior citizen remembering the good old days, a woman telling her story of surviving an airline crash in Iowa or a child reuniting with his birth mother, Isay has compiled touching tales.
“What Every American Should Know About the Middle East”
By Melissa Rossi, $10.88
For the politically active or politically interested, this book takes a casual look at the volatile Middle East through non-biased eyes. It reads like a conversation between two people in a coffee shop, and Rossi provides a humorous view of the region while explaining some basic facts and tidbits about cultures many Americans know little about.
“Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life”
By Spencer Johnson, $12.70
Don’t let the title fool you. It sounds funny, but there is a serious lesson to be learned in this best-selling book about four characters who face change around every corner. The characters’ humorous names -- Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw — represent personality traits of those who generally are afraid of change.
“The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court”
By Jeffrey Toobin, $21.45
With a new Supreme Court justice confirmed this summer, have you ever wondered about the intricacies of the highest court in the land? Toobin highlights the intricacies of the court and addresses the notion that it’s nearly impossible to predict how a judge will vote on controversial issues despite their history on lower courts.
“Shoeless Joe”
By W.P. Kinsella, $10.94
This book, considered the inspiration for the popular movie “Field of Dreams,” is a great gift for the baseball obsessive and casual fan alike. Even if you’ve seen the movie, the book delves into the characters of crazy dreamer Ray and wife Annie, who remains loyal to her husband.
