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The Conjure-Man Dies: A Mystery Tale of Dark Harlem by Rudolph Fisher  

The Conjure-Man Dies: A Mystery Tale of Dark Harlem by Rudolph Fisher  

A 1930s Harlem murder mystery featuring Frimbo, a brilliant Conjure-Man, with science, faith, and suspense.
04.22.26 0 87
A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr 

A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr 

A gripping account of the Woburn leukemia cluster and its lasting impact on environmental health, law, and public trust.
04.21.26 0 244
Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

A narrative exploring tuberculosis through history, inequality, medical progress, and global injustice.
04.13.26 0 233
Craftivism is Activism

Craftivism is Activism

From AIDS quilts to protest knitting, craftivism transforms domestic creativity into engaging tools for social activism.
03.23.26 0 274
Blood Feud: The Man Who Blew the Whistle on One of the Deadliest Prescription Drugs Ever by Kathleen Sharp 

Blood Feud: The Man Who Blew the Whistle on One of the Deadliest Prescription Drugs Ever by Kathleen Sharp 

A gripping account of pharmaceutical whistleblowing, corporate misconduct, and the deadly consequences of profit-driven medicine.
03.18.26 0 260
Assistedlab.ch–A Living Archive of Assisted Dying 

Assistedlab.ch–A Living Archive of Assisted Dying 

A thoughtful review of a Swiss-based digital archive examining cultural dimensions of assisted dying debates.
01.19.26 0 309
Regeneration by Pat Barker

Regeneration by Pat Barker

A powerful antiwar novel exploring trauma, identity, and the psychological toll of combat on soldiers and those who treat them.
07.22.25 0 1354
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi

Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi

A powerful memoir revealing how classic literature can illuminate, challenge, and resist authoritarianism, especially through the eyes of courageous women.
07.07.25 0 1626
A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell 

A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell 

A powerful feminist story exposing gender bias, professional conflict, and justice through the lens of domestic abuse and women's silent solidarity.
05.20.25 0 1549
Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh

Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh

A gripping biography revealing the life of a fearless scientist who challenged authority and reshaped drug safety in modern medicine.
04.08.25 1 1924
Interview with  Darrel Manitowabi

Interview with  Darrel Manitowabi

Canadian anthropologist Darrel Manitowabi, PhD, explores Indigenous healing traditions through "Indigenous Medicine Stories," blending academic and community perspectives at NOSM University.
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