Tiffany Palmer

Job: Bookseller, La Playa Books She recommends: “Humans” by Brandon Stanton (St. Martin's Press, 2020; 448 pages) Why? Brandon Stanton has followed up his ambitious photography and storytelling blog, Humans of New York, with an equally breathtaking project. “Humans” is a gorgeous book containing more than 400 portraits and inspiring stories of people around the world. Stanton has the ability to capture all of the joy and pain of the human condition and share it in book form. While reading the stories, it is impossible not to get lost in the eyes of strangers from around the world as they hold your gaze. This book connects us to our shared humanity as we share happiness and sorrow with others through their experiences and life history.