Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Set in Iceland in the early 1800s, Burial Rites tells the tale of a murderess sentenced to death.
Posts on February 2015
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The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O'Melveny
The Book of Madness and Cures is a beautifully-written novel about a female doctor's journey through 16th century Europe and northern Africa.
Chinese Papercuts Digital Collection
The Digital Library hosts a stunning collection of 15 rare propaganda Chinese papercuts from the Cultural Revolution. The original papercuts were discovered in a closet at the Center for Chinese Studies!
Modern Garde Manger: Culinary Skills to Impress and Terrify
In this eye-opening guide to professional food preparation, you'll braid fish fillets, sculpt dough cornucopias, and turn watermelons into shoes.