This Week’s Top Book Picks

This Week’s Top Book Picks 📚

In our quest to help readers discover their next favorite book, we’ve compiled a list of outstanding new English titles that cover various themes and genres. Whether you’re interested in culture, feminism, health, or history, there’s something here for everyone. Dive into these intriguing reads!

1. Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon

Authors: Lauren Sherman, Chantal Fernandez
Rating: 3.99 (106 ratings)
Genre: Non-fiction, Business, Feminism, Culture, Fashion
Pages: 320
Publication Date: October 8, 2024

Explore the story behind Victoria’s Secret, a brand synonymous with American beauty and seduction, and discover how it became a cultural icon and ultimately faced challenges that led to its unraveling.

2. Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia

Author: Kate Manne
Rating: 4.24 (1213 ratings)
Genre: Non-fiction, Feminism, Health
Pages: 297
Publication Date: January 9, 2024

Kate Manne tackles the pervasive issue of fatphobia in contemporary society, offering insights and strategies for confronting stigma and promoting body positivity.

3. Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel’s Tween Empire

Author: Ashley Spencer
Rating: 4.27 (288 ratings)
Genre: Non-fiction, Pop Culture, History, Television
Pages: 336
Publication Date: September 24, 2024

This engaging narrative peels back the curtain on the Disney Channel’s significant impact on tween culture, exploring how it captivated a generation and the factors that led to its decline.

4. Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church

Author: Eliza Griswold
Rating: 4.13 (213 ratings)
Genre: Non-fiction, Christianity, Faith, History
Pages: 352
Publication Date: August 6, 2024

Gritty and enlightening, this book confronts the intricate dynamics of love, power, and justice within the American church, urging readers to rethink faith in the context of social responsibility.

5. Our Evenings

Author: Alan Hollinghurst
Rating: 4.19 (242 ratings)
Genre: Fiction, LGBT, Historical Fiction
Pages: 496
Publication Date: October 3, 2024

This captivating narrative follows the lives of intertwined individuals, blending love and loss against a backdrop of historical events that shape their identities and relationships.

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