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Lawrence Picks: A Collection of Artists' Reading Recommendations!

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Artists in Lawrence, Kansas share favorite recent fiction and nonfiction reads, as of July 2021, including books written and illustrated by Lawrence artists and also a few choices to inspire creativity.

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Creative Confidence

Creative Confidence

Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

by Kelley, David

Book - 2013

Sonwai Wakayuta (Hualapai and Hopi) shared: "The last book I read in one sitting was Creative Confidence by the founders of IDEO, David and Tom Kelle...Show more Sonwai Wakayuta (Hualapai and Hopi) shared: "The last book I read in one sitting was Creative Confidence by the founders of IDEO, David and Tom Kelley. And choosing a favorite author is difficult, but I think I would go with N. Scott Momaday." N. Scott Momaday is Kiowa. Show less

Sonwai Wakayuta (Hualapai and Hopi) shared: "The last book I read in one sitting was Creative Confidence by the founders of IDEO, David and Tom Kelle...Show more Sonwai Wakayuta (Hualapai and Hopi) shared: "The last book I read in one sitting was Creative Confidence by the founders of IDEO, David and Tom Kelley. And choosing a favorite author is difficult, but I think I would go with N. Scott Momaday." N. Scott Momaday is Kiowa. Show less

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Dune

Dune

by Herbert, Frank

Book - 1999

Mona Cliff (an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe (A'aninin/Nakota Nations) of Ft. Belknap, MT) shared: "Dune, being my most favorite reading, ...Show more Mona Cliff (an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe (A'aninin/Nakota Nations) of Ft. Belknap, MT) shared: "Dune, being my most favorite reading, has influenced some of my native futurism work. Also my husband Jimmy Beason (Wazhazhe Tribe member) is a brilliant writer, and I'm not biased! LOL. He has just done a final edit for a book, Native American Biographies for Kids, which will be published soon." Show less

Mona Cliff (an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe (A'aninin/Nakota Nations) of Ft. Belknap, MT) shared: "Dune, being my most favorite reading, ...Show more Mona Cliff (an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe (A'aninin/Nakota Nations) of Ft. Belknap, MT) shared: "Dune, being my most favorite reading, has influenced some of my native futurism work. Also my husband Jimmy Beason (Wazhazhe Tribe member) is a brilliant writer, and I'm not biased! LOL. He has just done a final edit for a book, Native American Biographies for Kids, which will be published soon." Show less

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All We Can Save

All We Can Save

Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Book - 2020

Lora Jost shared: "The book is a collection of essays by women writers who are directly involved in fighting climate change from many different persp...Show more Lora Jost shared: "The book is a collection of essays by women writers who are directly involved in fighting climate change from many different perspectives and walks of life. I read the book with a book-group, and especially appreciated two chapters: “Feel,” about how climate change affects us on an emotional level, and “Nourish,” about soil and water conservation and farming. While “Feel” was grim (but good), the ideas and information in “Nourish” were compelling and uplifting." Show less

Lora Jost shared: "The book is a collection of essays by women writers who are directly involved in fighting climate change from many different persp...Show more Lora Jost shared: "The book is a collection of essays by women writers who are directly involved in fighting climate change from many different perspectives and walks of life. I read the book with a book-group, and especially appreciated two chapters: “Feel,” about how climate change affects us on an emotional level, and “Nourish,” about soil and water conservation and farming. While “Feel” was grim (but good), the ideas and information in “Nourish” were compelling and uplifting." Show less

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Region by Chad Oni, "A community journal documenting the art, lives, and conversations of migrants, refugees, and first generation Americans.”

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Connie Fiorella-Fitzpatrick shared Region by Chad Oni is a literature inspiration and reflects her Latinx heritage. Connie Fiorella-Fitzpatrick shared Region by Chad Oni is a literature inspiration and reflects her Latinx heritage. Show less

This Is Happiness

This Is Happiness

by Williams, Niall

Book - 2019

Ardys LaVon Ramberg loved this read! Ardys LaVon Ramberg loved this read! Show less

Ardys LaVon Ramberg loved this read! Ardys LaVon Ramberg loved this read! Show less

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Intimations

Intimations

Six Essays

by Smith, Zadie

Book - 2020

One of Dave Loewenstein's recent favorites One of Dave Loewenstein's recent favorites Show less

One of Dave Loewenstein's recent favorites One of Dave Loewenstein's recent favorites Show less

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Freedom Summer

Freedom Summer

The Savage Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America A Democracy

by Watson, Bruce

Downloadable Audiobook - 2010

Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the ...Show more Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the number of registered Black voters. What stayed in my mind was that Black people are facing the same voter suppression tactics today.” Show less

Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the ...Show more Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the number of registered Black voters. What stayed in my mind was that Black people are facing the same voter suppression tactics today.” Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

KH recommends! "It's set in 1952 in Chinatown San Francisco, and two girls find their way to love during the 'Red scare'." KH recommends! "It's set in 1952 in Chinatown San Francisco, and two girls find their way to love during the 'Red scare'." Show less

KH recommends! "It's set in 1952 in Chinatown San Francisco, and two girls find their way to love during the 'Red scare'." KH recommends! "It's set in 1952 in Chinatown San Francisco, and two girls find their way to love during the 'Red scare'." Show less

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Ladybird, Collected

Ladybird, Collected

by Heriford, Meg

Book - 2020

Marty Olson noted this a recent favorite read. Marty Olson noted this a recent favorite read. Show less

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My Lady Jane

My Lady Jane

by Hand, Cynthia

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

Liza MacKinnon shared: "I've recently discovered the Lady Janie series by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton. The first (My Lady Jane) was a...Show more Liza MacKinnon shared: "I've recently discovered the Lady Janie series by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton. The first (My Lady Jane) was an alternate history about the short reign of Lady Jane Grey and amongst the court intrigue involved a lot of involuntary shapeshifting and some very special hugs. The second (My Plain Jane), pairs orphans Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre against ghostly possessions as they team up with paranormal investigator Alexander Blackwood of the the Society for the Relocation of Wayward Spirits. I am eagerly anticipating the third (My Calamity Jane). Check out their adorable website: http://ladyjanies.blogspot.com/p/home_26.html These mash-ups had me snorting and smiling very much like Terry Pratchet books and I highly recommend listening to them as the narrator uses a richness of voices and accents to bring the stories to life. So far they have been available as downloadable audiobook on Libby. If you are a history buff or have read the classics, these irreverent but ever so cleverly written books might be your cup of tea. (but if you are not sure whether that cup of tea is possessed, please wear your gloves whilst sipping)." Show less

Liza MacKinnon shared: "I've recently discovered the Lady Janie series by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton. The first (My Lady Jane) was a...Show more Liza MacKinnon shared: "I've recently discovered the Lady Janie series by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton. The first (My Lady Jane) was an alternate history about the short reign of Lady Jane Grey and amongst the court intrigue involved a lot of involuntary shapeshifting and some very special hugs. The second (My Plain Jane), pairs orphans Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre against ghostly possessions as they team up with paranormal investigator Alexander Blackwood of the the Society for the Relocation of Wayward Spirits. I am eagerly anticipating the third (My Calamity Jane). Check out their adorable website: http://ladyjanies.blogspot.com/p/home_26.html These mash-ups had me snorting and smiling very much like Terry Pratchet books and I highly recommend listening to them as the narrator uses a richness of voices and accents to bring the stories to life. So far they have been available as downloadable audiobook on Libby. If you are a history buff or have read the classics, these irreverent but ever so cleverly written books might be your cup of tea. (but if you are not sure whether that cup of tea is possessed, please wear your gloves whilst sipping)." Show less

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Year of the Monkey

Year of the Monkey

by Smith, Patti

Book - 2019

Marty Olson noted this book as a recent favorite. Marty Olson noted this book as a recent favorite. Show less

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Custer Died for your Sins

Custer Died for your Sins

An Indian Manifesto

by Deloria, Vine

Unknown - 1988

Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Vine Deloria, Jr is Hunkpapa Lakota. Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Vine Deloria, Jr is Hunkpapa Lakota. Show less

Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Vine Deloria, Jr is Hunkpapa Lakota. Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Vine Deloria, Jr is Hunkpapa Lakota. Show less

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Freedom Summer for Young People

Freedom Summer for Young People

The Violent Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America A Democracy

by Watson, Bruce

Book - 2020

Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the ...Show more Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the number of registered Black voters. What stayed in my mind was that Black people are facing the same voter suppression tactics today.” Show less

Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the ...Show more Ursula Minor shared: “I read the book Freedom Summer recently by Bruce Watson, for a panel discussion. Freedom Summer took place in 1964, to increase the number of registered Black voters. What stayed in my mind was that Black people are facing the same voter suppression tactics today.” Show less

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The Coroner's Lunch

The Coroner's Lunch

by Cotterill, Colin

Book - 2004

KH said: "For an older but long series, I really like Colin Cotterill's Dr. Siri Paiboun series; it's funny and good mystery." KH said: "For an older but long series, I really like Colin Cotterill's Dr. Siri Paiboun series; it's funny and good mystery." Show less

KH said: "For an older but long series, I really like Colin Cotterill's Dr. Siri Paiboun series; it's funny and good mystery." KH said: "For an older but long series, I really like Colin Cotterill's Dr. Siri Paiboun series; it's funny and good mystery." Show less

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My Brilliant Friend

My Brilliant Friend

by Ferrante, Elena

Book - 2012

Ann Dean said: "The last thing I read was Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series, it was excellent." Ann Dean said: "The last thing I read was Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series, it was excellent." Show less

Ann Dean said: "The last thing I read was Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series, it was excellent." Ann Dean said: "The last thing I read was Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series, it was excellent." Show less

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Outlander

Outlander

A Novel

by Gabaldon, Diana

Book - 2011

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The 13 Clocks

The 13 Clocks

by Thurber, James

Book - 2008

Stephen T. Johnson recently re-read this favorite. Stephen T. Johnson recently re-read this favorite. Show less

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On the Road

On the Road

by Kerouac, Jack

Book - 2007

Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Show less

Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Show less

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Tree of Codes by Jonathan Safran Foer

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Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Recommended by Steven Grounds (Navajo, Euchee, Creek and Seminole). Show less

Weather

Weather

A Novel

by Offill, Jenny

Book - 2020

Lisa Grossman said: "Friends loaned this book to me when I asked for some witty and delightful fiction. I mostly read non-fiction. I loved this well-...Show more Lisa Grossman said: "Friends loaned this book to me when I asked for some witty and delightful fiction. I mostly read non-fiction. I loved this well-crafted little book which seemed like a mosaic of tiny scenes, impressions, and incidents. The narrative was interesting to me as well — a research librarian finds herself working for her mentor, a successful columnist, by answering emails from readers in a Doomsday blog." Show less

Lisa Grossman said: "Friends loaned this book to me when I asked for some witty and delightful fiction. I mostly read non-fiction. I loved this well-...Show more Lisa Grossman said: "Friends loaned this book to me when I asked for some witty and delightful fiction. I mostly read non-fiction. I loved this well-crafted little book which seemed like a mosaic of tiny scenes, impressions, and incidents. The narrative was interesting to me as well — a research librarian finds herself working for her mentor, a successful columnist, by answering emails from readers in a Doomsday blog." Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book - 2013

Lisa Grossman noted: "I read this a couple years ago and enjoyed it so much I read it again recently. Many are reading it now as well and that’s a go...Show more Lisa Grossman noted: "I read this a couple years ago and enjoyed it so much I read it again recently. Many are reading it now as well and that’s a good thing. Kimmerer’s voice is enormously gracious and soothing, even when she’s telling hard truths. Her blend of Indigenous wisdom and biology teacher insights were beautiful and helpful to me. I then got Gathering Moss, her first book, and am so looking forward to her coming to Haskell and KU this November!" Show less

Lisa Grossman noted: "I read this a couple years ago and enjoyed it so much I read it again recently. Many are reading it now as well and that’s a go...Show more Lisa Grossman noted: "I read this a couple years ago and enjoyed it so much I read it again recently. Many are reading it now as well and that’s a good thing. Kimmerer’s voice is enormously gracious and soothing, even when she’s telling hard truths. Her blend of Indigenous wisdom and biology teacher insights were beautiful and helpful to me. I then got Gathering Moss, her first book, and am so looking forward to her coming to Haskell and KU this November!" Show less

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The Survival of the Bark Canoe, by John McPhee

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Lisa Grossman shared: "This showed up mysteriously on my doorstep last week and I marveled that someone out there new me so well. I found out today who dropped it off, (George Frazier), and I can’t wait to read it on vacation up north!" Lisa Grossman shared: "This showed up mysteriously on my doorstep last week and I marveled that someone out there new me so well. I found out today who dropped it off, (George Frazier), and I can’t wait to read it on vacation up north!" Show less

Heartland

Heartland

A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth

by Smarsh, Sarah

Book - 2018

Lindsey Yankey really enjoyed this read. Lindsey Yankey really enjoyed this read. Show less

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Illuminature

Illuminature

by Williams, Rachel

Unknown - 2016

Lindsey Yankey shared: "In terms of kids books I'm currently enamored with Illuminature." Lindsey Yankey shared: "In terms of kids books I'm currently enamored with Illuminature." Show less

Lindsey Yankey shared: "In terms of kids books I'm currently enamored with Illuminature." Lindsey Yankey shared: "In terms of kids books I'm currently enamored with Illuminature." Show less

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The Muralist

The Muralist

by Shapiro, Barbara A.

Book - 2015

One of Shannon White's favorites One of Shannon White's favorites Show less

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