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The Anthropocene Reviewed [GRPL Book Club]

by Green, John

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Join us for our monthly book club to discuss "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Ottawa Hills Branch. Looking for more fascinating, thoughtful micro-histories and pop-sci deep dives? Check out these GRPL Staff favorites!

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Fuzz

Fuzz

When Nature Breaks the Law

by Roach, Mary

Audiobook CD - 2021

"In Roach's characteristically funny style, this book delves into the ways animals disrupt human lives--and what humans do in retaliation. Roach searches across the world for how we can find a balance with the wild." - Hannah M. "In Roach's characteristically funny style, this book delves into the ways animals disrupt human lives--and what humans do in retaliation. Roach searches across the world for how we can find a balance with the wild." - Hannah M. Show less

"In Roach's characteristically funny style, this book delves into the ways animals disrupt human lives--and what humans do in retaliation. Roach searches across the world for how we can find a balance with the wild." - Hannah M. "In Roach's characteristically funny style, this book delves into the ways animals disrupt human lives--and what humans do in retaliation. Roach searches across the world for how we can find a balance with the wild." - Hannah M. Show less

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What If?

What If?

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

by Munroe, Randall

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

"A collection of the most interesting reader questions from the creator of the xkcd webcomic, and his answers to them, where he explains his reasonin...Show more "A collection of the most interesting reader questions from the creator of the xkcd webcomic, and his answers to them, where he explains his reasoning with real science and math and even has sources to back-up his assumptions. Also, there’s pictures and jokes! Great if you ever want to learn something new (and random) in an entertaining and easily digestible format." - Sean M. Show less

"A collection of the most interesting reader questions from the creator of the xkcd webcomic, and his answers to them, where he explains his reasonin...Show more "A collection of the most interesting reader questions from the creator of the xkcd webcomic, and his answers to them, where he explains his reasoning with real science and math and even has sources to back-up his assumptions. Also, there’s pictures and jokes! Great if you ever want to learn something new (and random) in an entertaining and easily digestible format." - Sean M. Show less

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Smoke Gets in your Eyes

Smoke Gets in your Eyes

And Other Lessons From the Crematory

by Doughty, Caitlin

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

"Caitlin Doughty has a way of talking about weird and disturbing things in the most entertaining way." - Sarah N. "Caitlin Doughty has a way of talking about weird and disturbing things in the most entertaining way." - Sarah N. Show less

"Caitlin Doughty has a way of talking about weird and disturbing things in the most entertaining way." - Sarah N. "Caitlin Doughty has a way of talking about weird and disturbing things in the most entertaining way." - Sarah N. Show less

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Cultish

Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

by Montell, Amanda

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"Thought provoking and well researched, Montell dives into what compels us to follow people, trends, and faiths. Dive into the language they utilize ...Show more "Thought provoking and well researched, Montell dives into what compels us to follow people, trends, and faiths. Dive into the language they utilize to persuade and change the minds of their members and followers, and be a little disturbed at how often you see these language patterns come up in the everyday." - Cyndi F. Show less

"Thought provoking and well researched, Montell dives into what compels us to follow people, trends, and faiths. Dive into the language they utilize ...Show more "Thought provoking and well researched, Montell dives into what compels us to follow people, trends, and faiths. Dive into the language they utilize to persuade and change the minds of their members and followers, and be a little disturbed at how often you see these language patterns come up in the everyday." - Cyndi F. Show less

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Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things

Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar

by Strayed, Cheryl

Downloadable Audiobook - 2012

"Easily consumable chapters about every kind of life event you can think of, expertly framed by an author full of empathy and compassion. There's a story in here for everyone <3" - Marlo S. "Easily consumable chapters about every kind of life event you can think of, expertly framed by an author full of empathy and compassion. There's a story in here for everyone <3" - Marlo S. Show less

"Easily consumable chapters about every kind of life event you can think of, expertly framed by an author full of empathy and compassion. There's a story in here for everyone <3" - Marlo S. "Easily consumable chapters about every kind of life event you can think of, expertly framed by an author full of empathy and compassion. There's a story in here for everyone <3" - Marlo S. Show less

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Stiff

Stiff

The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

by Roach, Mary

Book - 2003

"I was laughing out loud in the first paragraph. Mary Roach certainly has a way to engage readers. This book was fascinating, although it does, at ti...Show more "I was laughing out loud in the first paragraph. Mary Roach certainly has a way to engage readers. This book was fascinating, although it does, at times, require a strong stomach. This book was actually helpful in unexpected ways. I highly recommend you give this book a try! Just be prepared to laugh a lot! So maybe not the best book to read in public. Or maybe it is :)" - Kalee P. Show less

"I was laughing out loud in the first paragraph. Mary Roach certainly has a way to engage readers. This book was fascinating, although it does, at ti...Show more "I was laughing out loud in the first paragraph. Mary Roach certainly has a way to engage readers. This book was fascinating, although it does, at times, require a strong stomach. This book was actually helpful in unexpected ways. I highly recommend you give this book a try! Just be prepared to laugh a lot! So maybe not the best book to read in public. Or maybe it is :)" - Kalee P. Show less

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The Comfort Book

The Comfort Book

by Haig, Matt

Book - 2021

"It’s a pep talk from someone who understands how exhausting and impossible it is to dismantle a system that wants you dead while still maintaining a...Show more "It’s a pep talk from someone who understands how exhausting and impossible it is to dismantle a system that wants you dead while still maintaining all of our human things, like a cup of tea in the morning or a handwritten letter to someone you care about." - Marlo S. Show less

"It’s a pep talk from someone who understands how exhausting and impossible it is to dismantle a system that wants you dead while still maintaining a...Show more "It’s a pep talk from someone who understands how exhausting and impossible it is to dismantle a system that wants you dead while still maintaining all of our human things, like a cup of tea in the morning or a handwritten letter to someone you care about." - Marlo S. Show less

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Humankind [GRPL Book Club]

Humankind [GRPL Book Club]

A Hopeful History

by Bregman, Rutger

Book Club Kit - 2021

"You know those feel-good "faith in humanity: RESTORED" memes? Humankind is the pop-sci, big-picture version, which looks at ALL of human h...Show more "You know those feel-good "faith in humanity: RESTORED" memes? Humankind is the pop-sci, big-picture version, which looks at ALL of human history and makes a compelling argument that we should all trust in each other's fundamental goodness (because YES it IS there!)" - Shannon L. Show less

"You know those feel-good "faith in humanity: RESTORED" memes? Humankind is the pop-sci, big-picture version, which looks at ALL of human h...Show more "You know those feel-good "faith in humanity: RESTORED" memes? Humankind is the pop-sci, big-picture version, which looks at ALL of human history and makes a compelling argument that we should all trust in each other's fundamental goodness (because YES it IS there!)" - Shannon L. Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass [GRPL Book Club]

Braiding Sweetgrass [GRPL Book Club]

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book Club Kit - 2013

"This is a book to savor, one to return to often, and it's filled with ideas and ways of being that sink into every aspect of my life. A beautiful, worldview-shaping read!" - Allison T. "This is a book to savor, one to return to often, and it's filled with ideas and ways of being that sink into every aspect of my life. A beautiful, worldview-shaping read!" - Allison T. Show less

"This is a book to savor, one to return to often, and it's filled with ideas and ways of being that sink into every aspect of my life. A beautiful, worldview-shaping read!" - Allison T. "This is a book to savor, one to return to often, and it's filled with ideas and ways of being that sink into every aspect of my life. A beautiful, worldview-shaping read!" - Allison T. Show less

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How to Be Perfect

How to Be Perfect

The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question

by Schur, Michael

Downloadable Audiobook - 2022

"This book is a fun, approachable introduction to various moral philosophies. I really enjoyed reading this after watching Michael Shur's sitcom, The Good Place, which I also highly recommend!" - Hannah M. "This book is a fun, approachable introduction to various moral philosophies. I really enjoyed reading this after watching Michael Shur's sitcom, The Good Place, which I also highly recommend!" - Hannah M. Show less

"This book is a fun, approachable introduction to various moral philosophies. I really enjoyed reading this after watching Michael Shur's sitcom, The Good Place, which I also highly recommend!" - Hannah M. "This book is a fun, approachable introduction to various moral philosophies. I really enjoyed reading this after watching Michael Shur's sitcom, The Good Place, which I also highly recommend!" - Hannah M. Show less

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The Book of Delights

The Book of Delights

Essays

by Gay, Ross

Book - 2019

"My grandmother sent me this book with the declaration that she absolutely loved it and that I would too. As per usual, she was right! It is exactly what it claims to be... delightful." - Raven P. "My grandmother sent me this book with the declaration that she absolutely loved it and that I would too. As per usual, she was right! It is exactly what it claims to be... delightful." - Raven P. Show less

"My grandmother sent me this book with the declaration that she absolutely loved it and that I would too. As per usual, she was right! It is exactly what it claims to be... delightful." - Raven P. "My grandmother sent me this book with the declaration that she absolutely loved it and that I would too. As per usual, she was right! It is exactly what it claims to be... delightful." - Raven P. Show less

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Reasons to Stay Alive

Reasons to Stay Alive

by Haig, Matt

Book - 2016

"A very deep and personal memoir that handles topics like depression and anxiety and how the author pulls himself out of it. I love reading memoirs like this." - Lore R. "A very deep and personal memoir that handles topics like depression and anxiety and how the author pulls himself out of it. I love reading memoirs like this." - Lore R. Show less

"A very deep and personal memoir that handles topics like depression and anxiety and how the author pulls himself out of it. I love reading memoirs like this." - Lore R. "A very deep and personal memoir that handles topics like depression and anxiety and how the author pulls himself out of it. I love reading memoirs like this." - Lore R. Show less

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

by Sedaris, David

Downloadable Audiobook - 2008

"If the cover doesn't intrigue you, his writing keeps you wanting more. You'll cry, you'll laugh-out-loud, you'll understand his pov." - Rachel D. "If the cover doesn't intrigue you, his writing keeps you wanting more. You'll cry, you'll laugh-out-loud, you'll understand his pov." - Rachel D. Show less

"If the cover doesn't intrigue you, his writing keeps you wanting more. You'll cry, you'll laugh-out-loud, you'll understand his pov." - Rachel D. "If the cover doesn't intrigue you, his writing keeps you wanting more. You'll cry, you'll laugh-out-loud, you'll understand his pov." - Rachel D. Show less

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Sapiens

Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind

by Harari, Yuval N.

Book - 2015

"An interesting look at the history of humankind. It explains complex ideas in an easy to digest format." - Sean M. "An interesting look at the history of humankind. It explains complex ideas in an easy to digest format." - Sean M. Show less

"An interesting look at the history of humankind. It explains complex ideas in an easy to digest format." - Sean M. "An interesting look at the history of humankind. It explains complex ideas in an easy to digest format." - Sean M. Show less

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A Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything

by Bryson, Bill

Downloadable Audiobook - 2003

"This book fostered my love for pop-science. No one distills complex knowledge quite like Bill Bryson, and this book has - well, a little bit of everything. I still think about the chapter on moss almost twenty years later." - Shannon L. "This book fostered my love for pop-science. No one distills complex knowledge quite like Bill Bryson, and this book has - well, a little bit of everything. I still think about the chapter on moss almost twenty years later." - Shannon L. Show less

"This book fostered my love for pop-science. No one distills complex knowledge quite like Bill Bryson, and this book has - well, a little bit of everything. I still think about the chapter on moss almost twenty years later." - Shannon L. "This book fostered my love for pop-science. No one distills complex knowledge quite like Bill Bryson, and this book has - well, a little bit of everything. I still think about the chapter on moss almost twenty years later." - Shannon L. Show less

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The Anthropocene Reviewed [GRPL Book Club]

The Anthropocene Reviewed [GRPL Book Club]

Essays on A Human-centered Planet

by Green, John

Book Club Kit - 2023

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