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Let's Call Her Barbie

by Renée Rosen

From the Jacket

She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen.

When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she's setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up.

From the Discussion

"I loved the book and have already recommended it to several friends. I also plan to suggest that my book groups (I’m in 3) read it in the next year. I was born in 1956, right when all the Barbie planning was going on. I thought the book was fascinating and enjoyed all the history of the era." —Julie_P

"I enjoyed it much more than I expected. I was fascinated with the details that the designs involved." —Betty_Taylor

See what people are saying in response to this question: "Did you play with Barbies as a child, or did you shave off all her hair in a fit of protest? Were you allowed to have Barbies, or did your parents forbid you to play with 'that' doll?"

The Wager

by David Grann

From the Jacket

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.

From the Discussion

"I was surprised by the easy read. I thought there was just the right amount of detail about shipbuilding, scurvy, and history and personalities to make the story flow quickly. If I didn’t know that it was factual, I would think that it was a fictional story."

—Peggy_H

"The author did a great job describing people and places. I could almost feel myself on those ships in turbulent waters holding my breath." —Ann_H

"It was a terrific adventure book." —Susan_Nora

Wondering what to read this February?

Here are just a few notable selections we think are worth checking out.

They include both fiction and nonfiction, and have great potential as book club selections or solo reads.

Reviews of some of these titles are planned for upcoming issues of our digital magazine, and we're excited to cover them for you in the coming weeks. ... continued

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Help Wanted

by Adelle Waldman

From the Jacket

A humane and darkly comic workplace caper that shines a light on the odds low-wage workers are up against in today's economy, Help Wanted is a funny, moving tale of ordinary people trying to make a living.

Praise

"The workplace dramedy of the year." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"[A] bracing and worthwhile glimpse of the high stakes faced by low-wage workers."

—Publishers Weekly

"Could not be more fascinating or more fun." —People

About This Sweepstakes

We have up to 30 paperback copies of Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman to give away. If a winner is in a book club they will receive a copy for each member of their group (up to a maximum of 10 copies); if a winner is not in a book club they will receive 4 copies (one for themselves and three to share with friends).

This offer is open to residents of the USA, except for BookBrowse members, who are welcome to enter wherever they live. If a member not resident in the US wins, they receive an extension to their membership.

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You can also find inspiration for your book club among our more than 200 past discussions.

Currently, our members are discussing Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Ariel Lawhon's The Frozen River, among other books. Starting this week, we feature Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.