TIME's '100 Must-Read Books' Features Three Lavin Speakers
TIME magazine selected non-fiction books by Heather McGhee, Andrea Elliott, and Annette Gordon-Reed for their must-read list of 2021. Read their excerpts below. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together “Heather McGhee draws on a wealth of knowledge about the... Continue Reading →
The New York Times Selects Four Lavin Speakers for Its 100 Notable Books of 2021 List
The editors of the New York Times Book Review select the year’s notable fiction, poetry, and non-fiction reads. This year, four Lavin speakers made the list: please join us in celebrating Andrea Elliott, George Packer, Annette Gordon-Reed, and Eyal Press. Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and... Continue Reading →
Lavin Speakers on Amazon's Best Books of 2021
Congratulations to the host of Lavin speakers who have triumphed in Amazon’s best books of 2021 lists. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott’s Invisible Child is the top pick for Best Non-Fiction Book of the year. This is a riveting, unforgettable story of a girl whose indomitable... Continue Reading →
Beloved Comedian Rick Mercer Reflects on His Career in New Memoir
In Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer finally turns the spotlight on himself—revealing how he went from “highly unpromising schoolboy” and aspiring actor, to one of the nation’s most popular comedians and political satirists. In turns hilarious and deeply moving, Rick Mercer’s memoir offers a... Continue Reading →
A Reckoning of Racist Ideologies: The Lavin Agency Welcomes Psychiatrist Jonathan Metzl
We are only just beginning to understand the deep impacts of racial resentment—including its fatal consequences on public health. In the era of Donald Trump, many lower- and middle-class white Americans were drawn to politicians who pledged to make their lives great again. But as Lavin’s newest... Continue Reading →
Acclaimed Chef Bryant Terry Celebrates Black Food and Culture in His Latest Book
For his sixth book, renowned chef, author, and food justice advocate Bryant Terry turned to his friends and colleagues. Black Food: Stories, Art & Recipes From Across the African Diaspora is a heartfelt celebration of Black culinary ingenuity, featuring the work of countless influential... Continue Reading →
Books to Read This Fall
Fall is upon us, so we here at Lavin wanted to bring you a selection of our favorite reads to grace your bookshelves this season. From riveting non-fiction that will change the way you see the world, to practical guidebooks for finding success in an unpredictable climate, there’s something here for... Continue Reading →
Luke Burgis’ Wanting Reveals the Power of Mimetic Desire
The billion-dollar question of business, politics, even the foundation of society itself—why do we want the things that we want? It is both shocking and revealing that everything we desire, do, or create is powerfully influenced by those around us. In his new book,Wanting, serial entrepreneur... Continue Reading →