1. Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity
By Yoni Appelbaum
Provides a historical overview of housing, zoning, and residential mobility within America. Argues that what is frequently described as an affordable housing crisis is really a mobility crisis, in that people are not financially able to move and improve their circumstances. Demonstrates how building codes, restrictive covenants, and zoning ordinances limit opportunities for many Americans to choose where they live. Offers strategies and policies that could open up housing mobility again.
Random House, 2025, 306
304.8 AP646ST 2025

 

2. Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future
By Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato
Offers a vision of artificial intelligence (AI) as a technology that will transform life, work, and society in a positive manner. Defines superagency as the state of widespread empowerment that occurs when millions of people get simultaneous access to a breakthrough technology. Provides a roadmap for embracing AI, without fear, to create positive change and opportunities.
Authors Equity, 2025, 259
006.301 H699S 2025

 

3. David Crockett Went Down Fighting: How We Know It
By Phil Guarnieri with Richard L. Range
Employs modern-day forensic investigative techniques to explore the most famous cold case in Texas history: how David Crockett died at the Alamo. Examines the Crockett execution myths and surviving evidence left by witnesses from both sides of the battle. Introduces two new critical points of evidence, including analyses of the timeline of events at the Alamo on the morning of March 6, 1836, and of the testimony of Francisco Antonio Ruiz, alcalde (mayor) of San Antonio de Béxar at the time of the siege. Includes a foreword by former Texas General Land Commissioner Jerry E. Patterson.
Red River Press, 2024, 165
976.4 G916D 2024

 

4. The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
By Jessica Pishko
Investigates the power and influence of county sheriffs with a focus on the rise of the Constitutional Sheriff movement and its affiliation with far-right groups. Argues constitutional sheriffs—many of whom maintain their authority supersedes state and federal government—are a threat to their communities and democracy. Scrutinizes sheriffs’ impact on jails, immigration enforcement, gun regulation, election fraud, politics, and other issues. Questions whether the institution of the county sheriff should continue to exist.
Dutton, 2024, 468
363.28 P677 2024

 

5. The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits into Power
By Rob Lalka
Reexamines the origin stories of Big Tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, highlighting the unprecedented power they have secured with their wealth and influence. Explores the cost of Big Tech’s power to society and ordinary people. Addresses a variety of issues, including social responsibility; privacy and civil liberties; disinformation and deep fakes; dark money and politics; racism; government regulation; and the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI).
Columbia Business School Publishing, 2024, 477
338.4 L195 2024

 

6. Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market
By Linda Garcia
Offers practical financial advice and education grounded in biographical stories and experiences. Written by State Representative Linda Garcia, this personal finance guide discusses how to adopt a warrior mentality to overcome money wounds and systemic barriers to investing in the stock market. Provides motivational insights and actionable steps to master personal finances and build wealth.
Legacy Lit, 2023, 264
332.63 G216W 2023