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History and Current Events June 2026 |
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| When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine by Francesca Albanese; translated by Gregory ContiItalian legal scholar and human rights expert Francesca Albanese, the first woman to serve as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, profiles ten individuals who have shaped her thinking on the reality of day-to-day life for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. For another heart-wrenching and incisive look at this complex region, read A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine by Chris Hedges. |
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| Vengeance: The Last Stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull by Tom ClavinHistorian Tom Clavin's (Running Deep: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine in World War II) gruesome and cinematic latest chronicles the Battle of the Little Bighorn, published in time to mark the 150th anniversary of the event. Further reading: The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation by Mark L. Gardner. |
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| Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David EpsteinFeaturing notable case studies throughout history, journalist David Epstein's well-researched exploration of how limitations foster creativity is "a game changer" (Publishers Weekly) that's "for anyone who has ever been overwhelmed in a grocery aisle" (Booklist). Try this next: The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters by Eric J. Johnson. |
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| This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark by Craig FehrmanHistorian Craig Fehrman utilizes primary documents to offer fresh insights on the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, featuring profiles of its lesser-known members including Shoshone translator Sacajawea and enslaved body servant York. Try this next: The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier by Megan Kate Nelson. |
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The Case for America: An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation
by Bret Baier
Fox News Channel's chief political anchor and #1 bestselling author Bret Baier offers an inspiring defense of our history, values, and national character. Baier shares his own reflections alongside those of numerous historians, commentators, and business leaders in a moving ode to a nation. Try this next: All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America's Greatness by Rachel Campos-Duffy.
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| Screen People: How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency by Megan GarberThe Atlantic staff writer Megan Garber incisively examines the internet's toxic impact on American society, leading to misinformation, alienation, online bullying, depersonalization, and more. Try this next: All the Feels: How to Stay Human in the Digital World by Pamela Pavliscak. |
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Puddle Jumpers: Simple and Proven Ways to Raise Confident & Joyful Kids
by Brandon Webb
As a Navy SEAL performance coach, author Brandon Webb once believed mental toughness came from pressure and perfection. Then he became a dad and everything changed. He discovered that real resilience isn't built by pushing harder. It's grown through compassion, connection, giving kids permission to fail forward, and being a steady presence in an uncertain world. Using the same mental-performance techniques Webb used to train elite operators--now adapted for real families--you'll learn how to build lasting confidence through positive self-talk, help children handle stress and setbacks without falling apart, and create clear boundaries while maintaining emotional connection. Try this next: But I'm Bored!: Discover the Power of Independent Play to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids by Lizzie Assa, MSEd.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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