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Kate Marvel is a climate scientist with a PhD in theoretical physics from Cambridge. But she still has an emotional reaction to the climate models she runs. In her book “Human Nature: 9 Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet” Marvel explores the different emotions evoked by climate change.

In the brief period of hope after the Civil War and Reconstruction, Edward McCabe, a Black businessman and rising political star had an audacious dream. His plan was to create a state governed by and for Black people in Oklahoma. This mostly forgotten history is found in the biography, “Black Moses” by Caleb Gayle.

Jill Blaine’s job is to comfort the dying and usher them into the afterlife- something she’s done hundreds of times since her own death. “Vigil” by George Saunders is a playfully imaginative novel dealing with corporate greed along and absolution

An accomplished actress meets a handsome young man at a restaurant who shares his suspicion that she may be his mother. The acclaimed novel “Audition” by Katie Kitamura explores the roles people play every day.

The family came from Afghanistan as refugees with nothing. They worked hard to become prosperous when a horrible tragedy struck them. “Good People”, a novel by Patmeena Sabit, presents a wealthy, happy family that may have been different behind closed doors.

Artie Dam teaches high school history, makes pleasant small talk with the neighbors, and sails his boat on the weekend. But the Artie no one sees is plagued by despair and isolation. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel “The Things We Do Not Say” is a compassionate look at the human condition.

It’s Summer growing season for Nebraska home gardeners. This week several titles to help gardeners embrace nature for a healthier home landscape. “Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening, from The American Horticultural Society” and “How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard” by Douglas Tallamy.

“The Lilac People” a novel by Milo Todd, begins in 1936 Berlin where a thriving queer community must first hide from Hitler’s concentration camps, then escape Allied forces who were arresting queer prisoners during the liberation.

One Book - One Lincoln has been a community reading project for 25 years. Alyssa Deal, the chair of their selection committee joins host Pat Leach this week to talk about the 3 books readers can vote for.

In her graphic novel, “This Beautiful, Ridiculous City” Kay Sohini tells her story as an immigrant and survivor of an abusive relationship. For her, New York City isn’t just a place of dreams but a source for healing and self-discovery.