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Inspired by  “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century” we thought it would be fun to pull together mock ballots for the 1...
07/12/2024

Inspired by “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century” we thought it would be fun to pull together mock ballots for the 19th and 20th centuries. What are your best books of the last few centuries?

From ancient history 🌍to timeless moments⏳, our classic edition book bingo 🏆will help you whittle away at that TBR this ...
07/11/2024

From ancient history 🌍to timeless moments⏳, our classic edition book bingo 🏆will help you whittle away at that TBR this summer no matter if you’re reading between shifts or packing a book (or multiple books 📚) in your carry on. How many of these can you check off? Tell us in the comments!

“Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.”—Alexander Hamilton
07/04/2024

“Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.”—Alexander Hamilton

📚 Books for every kind of dad you have 📚Whether he’s a seasoned reader or just dipping his toes into the literary world,...
06/16/2024

📚 Books for every kind of dad you have 📚

Whether he’s a seasoned reader or just dipping his toes into the literary world, ones of these books is sure to ensnare him. From gonzo to classic tales, existential dwellings to true crime—we always say, books make the best gifts. 🤩📖

“The genius of this book is that its protagonists . . . are complex and fully realized.”—Richard Bernstein, The New York...
06/14/2024

“The genius of this book is that its protagonists . . . are complex and fully realized.”—Richard Bernstein, The New York Times

Passing by Nella Larsen is about two women in 1920s New York who discover how fluid and dangerous our perceptions of race can be.

ID: Quote from and book cover of Passing by Nella Larsen is presented in a designed graphic with marble background and the Modern Library logo. Quote reads: “The trouble with Clare was, not only that she wanted to have her cake and eat it too, but that she wanted to nibble at the cakes of other folk as well.”

“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.”—Marcus A...
06/06/2024

“The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.”—Marcus Aurelius

🎓 Whether your graduate is embarking on a new career, furthering their education, or exploring the world, this nearly 2000-year old classic work of stoic philosophy from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius will be their compass, guiding them towards a life filled with purpose and meaning. 🗺️ Filled with tweet-sized meditations, this book gives your grads the gift of wisdom. 🎁 Also check out the Meditations journal from , with beautiful quotes from Marcus Aurelius to inspire your grad no matter where their next step of the journey leads them. ✨

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