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The Christian Science Monitor

Our reviewers’ picks this month include British writer Ian McEwan’s latest, “What We Can Know,” a postapocalyptic novel that skips the dystopian clichés. On the nonfiction side, American historian Jill Lepore is out with a sweeping examination of the U.S. Constitution. #Books #reviews #Top10 #fiction #nonfiction

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The Christian Science Monitor · Kick off autumn with books aplenty. Here are September’s 10 best.Time to put down those summer beach reads and focus on September’s crisp mix of fiction and nonfiction titles.
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Explaining the Earth: An Introduction to the Earth and Its Systems by Paul E. Binns, 2025

In an age where understanding our planet’s changing environments is increasingly vital, a foundational knowledge of the Earth sciences has never been more relevant. Understanding Earth as it was before human influence not only enriches our understanding of the planet’s past, but also informs our view of how it is changing.

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Explaining the Earth is written for readers without a scientific background. It’s an accessible and concise overview, perfectly suited to the increasing interdisciplinary interest in the Earth sciences, and to general readers with a curiosity about the planet’s composition, environments and systems. Covering an array of topics, it provides a dynamic introduction to Earth’s physical and atmospheric sciences, from the forces that shaped our landscapes after the last Ice Age, to the depths of the oceans and the peaks of mountain ranges. It also explores rock types, geological processes, ‘hidden’ aspects like Earth’s electromagnetic field and internal pressures, as well as the influence of changing landscapes on human evolution and civilization. Essentially, author Paul Binns provides a clear and engaging explanation of Earth’s workings. Illustrated throughout and including a glossary of key terms, it’s a book that fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beauty of our planet, and its future.
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Finally in the headspace to be reading Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland by Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus.

What I appreciating so far as a survivor is how they talk about the complexities of acting around their abuser. He was incredibly calculating in his cruelty, but they managed to find the strength to exploit his emotional weaknesses, which is ultimately how they escaped. Powerful stuff!

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