Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power | 
pickWhat a fascinating book! Love these kinds of nonfiction books, full of interesting facts. You might think a book about street addresses might be boring, but I loved it. It covers spots all around the world (from the rural U.S., to India, the UK, Ancient Rome) and delves into all sorts of issues about race, class, and culture.
pickStreet addresses seem to me to be one of the most boring topics imaginable. I picked this up curious as to what Dierdre Mask could possibly do with it. She did a lot - it turned out to be quite a fun ride.
I have to warn you though, if you like your nonfiction focused and sequential then you may not like it - the book is very wide-ranging.
My full review for those interested: https://tinyurl.com/yc5dweef
What a fascinating read! A mix of history, sociology, and geography.
This is due back at the library tomorrow. Do I dare try to read it all in that time? I‘ve heard such great things!
pickI‘m finding all sorts of weird & wonderful bits of history to read about—looking at you alphabetical order & now street addresses—and absolutely loving it. I really enjoyed this engaging debut which looks at street addresses, their history & more—why we have them, how having or not having one plays a big role in people‘s lives & livelihoods & beyond, & what addresses might look like in the future. A fascinating, quick read.
