"When you're Werner Herzog, your autumn might be especially busy; this is certainly the case this year. The acclaimed filmmaker received a lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice International Film Festival, and he's also added to his growing bibliography with a new book, The Future of Truth. As one might expect from the filmmaker who coined the term "ecstatic truth," this new volume - translated by Michael Hofmann - is an inquiry into what "true" means in a world where falsehood is ever-present."
"Over the last few years, P.E. Moskowitz has assembled one of the most interesting bibliographies out there, covering everything from free speech issues to the uncanny appeal of Labubus. Their new book Breaking Awake tackles an especially weighty concept: the nation's ongoing crisis in mental health and its relationship to drug use, whether medical or recreational. This combination of author and subject should make for an engaging and candid read."
"If you'll pardon the left-field Raymond Carver reference, what do we talk about when we talk about ghosts? Often, the subjects raised go far beyond paranormal apparitions. Alice Vernon, whose previous book explored the world of night terrors, here ventures into a related topic: what makes people go in search of restless spirits? This is a work that blends personal observations with an incisive look at the role ghosts and ghosts hunters have played in popular culture."
September reading recommendations focus on seasonal moods and diverse nonfiction and memoir offerings. Werner Herzog received a lifetime achievement award at Venice and released The Future of Truth, an inquiry into truth amid pervasive falsehoods translated by Michael Hofmann. P.E. Moskowitz's Breaking Awake examines the national mental-health crisis and its ties to medical and recreational drug use. Alice Vernon investigates ghost hunting and popular culture, blending personal observation with analysis of restless spirits. Additional picks include in-depth looks at football's evolution and a detailed chronicle of a cinematic legend's life and legacy. The selections emphasize timely cultural questions and intimate narratives.
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