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A Child of the Weather Underground Reckons with His Family History

In a new memoir, Zayd Ayers Dohrn ’06GSAS recounts a childhood spent partially on the lam and wrestles with his parents’ ideals 

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The Pacifist's Guide to Satanism

La Carmina, an award-winning blogger, journalist, and author, offers a spirited defense of the often-misunderstood religion

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The Mysterious Death of Zac Brettler

In London Falling, Patrick Radden Keefe ’99CC investigates the murky circumstances surrounding an English teenager who washed up in the Thames

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10 History Books that Will Make You Smarter

All by Columbia alumni

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Yes, Your Vote Matters

Voting is a cherished American right, but more than 40 percent of eligible adults don’t do it

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Review: "Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing"

By Jacob Goldstein '04JRN

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Review: "The Lost Pianos of Siberia"

By Sophy Roberts '97JRN

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Review: "An Elegant Woman"

By Martha McPhee '94SOA

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4 Self-Improvement Authors We’re Reading While the World Implodes

For better or for worse, social distancing has left plenty of time for self-examination, and with it, new opportunities for personal growth

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3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni

These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia

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6 Great Books to Read This Summer

New and noteworthy releases from Columbia alumni authors

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Review: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors"

By Kawai Strong Washburn ’08SIPA

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Review: The Splendid and the Vile

By Erik Larson ’78JRN 

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Review: "Until the End of Time"

By Brian Greene

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How to Get That Dream Job

Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction

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5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing

There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them

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