Think you know who discovered the North Pole first? Think again. A new extensively researched history book sheds light on the debate that existed between two American explorers who each claimed the feat, and how big New York newspapers made a profit off of it.
Viking, June 6
Elliot Page, famous for his roles in “Juno” and “The Umbrella Academy,” came out as transgender in 2020. In his new memoir, Page recounts his journey of self-discovery and identity struggles, from the bullying he faced as a child in Nova Scotia to the challenges of navigating his career in Hollywood after his transition.
Flatiron, June 6
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, cartoonist Bell writes about racism on a personal level in his new book, drawing upon his experiences of “the talk” he received as a six-year-old about race and discrimination, and how he is now grappling with similar issues as a father.
Holt, June 6
Examining the aftermath of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, this immersive account explores how Clinton High School in Tennessee attempted to follow the ruling and the riots, bombings, and cross-burnings that followed in its wake.
Simon & Schuster, June 13
Drawing on her own love of pop culture, journalist and cultural critic Harris examines the impact of music, movies, and TV on her life and how humanity has influenced pop culture, which in turn shapes society.
Harper One, June 13
Follow the story of the Sullivan Institute, who espoused free love and communal living in the late 1950s in New York City and attracted many followers, including the great painter Jackson Pollock. But the group eventually took on the feeling of a hierarchical cult.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, June 20
Journalist Goodell warns of the dire consequences of increasing global temperatures and the need to decrease the use of fossil fuels before it is too late. He looks at the rising sea levels caused by global warming, which will have catastrophic long-term effects on our world.
Little, Brown, July 11
“The World Beneath the Waves” is an in-depth look at the deep ocean, which is home to a variety of otherworldly creatures and a unique ecosystem. Casey argues that it is crucial to understand and explore this realm in order to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.
Doubleday, Aug. 1
Translated from German by Shaun Whiteside, “The Time of the Magicians” author Eilenberger takes a deep dive into the lives of monumental thinkers Hannah Arendt, Simone de Beauvoir, Ayn Rand, and Simone Weil. He looks at how their ideas and ideologies were influenced by the tumultuous 1933-1943 period in Europe.
Penguin Press, Aug. 8
Claire Carlisle examines the scandalous relationship between writer George Eliot and philosopher George Lewes in “Cheerful Yesterdays”, and how it impacted the author’s life and work.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Aug. 15
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist chronicles the life of tennis star Alice Marble, an advocate for the integration of the sport, as he delves into the ups and downs of her career as well as her life outside of tennis.
Atlantic Monthly Press, Aug. 15
‘Anna May Wong’ recounts the life of the famous Chinese American actress, known for starring in the films “Shanghai Express” and “The Toll of the Sea”. Author Huang examines Wong’s legacy, and the obstacles she had to overcome being an Asian American woman in a challenging period of American history.
Liveright, Aug. 22
