LJ Reviews

A persuasive argument for taking Parton seriously as an artist; a thoughtful musing on the significance of Parton’s work and success, and those she inspires

Foster’s thoughtful and well-researched look at race and the blues will be useful to music and sociology academics; extremely knowledgeable but a bit overly academic, Gussow ably details the African American core of the blues and the shifting racial dynamics that have made the music so compelling

Jane Fonda writes an urgent call for environmental action and the Dalai Lama shares a climate appeal to the world. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson gather feminist voices in the climate movement.

Best sellers in environmental sciences, August 2020 to date, as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO.

Erin Jeanne McDowell presents a thorough guide to all aspects of pie while Kate McDermott features original takes on classics. Meanwhile, Ken Haedrich offers a mix of classic and contemporary treats, and Lauren Ko debuts with a fun collection of pies as works of art.

Essential titles reviewed in our September 2020 print issue, spanning mystery & suspense, sf/fantasy, romance, fiction, social sciences, and more.