One such book, Our Way: A Parallel History<\/a> is a collection of essays by different Native scholars.<\/p>\n The focus of these writings are people and places, rather than dates and events, so that readers can catch a glimpse into the human side of Native history, including Indigenous Alaskans and Hawaiians. Sources of these essays are expertly documented, and include transcripts of oral stories, papal bulls, congressional treaties, and more.<\/p>\n For a delicious exploration, Sara Calvosa Olson brings us Indigenous Californian recipes for the modern kitchen in Chimi Nu\u2019am<\/a>, which means \u201cLet\u2019s eat!\u201d in the Karuk language<\/a>. <\/p>\n Olson makes unexpected ingredients and new culinary techniques approachable for any home and family. Some of the recipes included are acorn crepes, smoked salmon, and cooked nettles.<\/p>\n While the recipes are wonderful, this title also covers the foodways (eating habits and practices) of Native Californians, then and now. The photos are a beautiful treat as well.<\/p>\n Indigenous Firsts<\/a> is the kind of book that you can pick up, flip to any page, and read a short entry, and then come back to for another piece of knowledge later on.<\/p>\n Yvonne Wakim Dennis has gathered over two thousand trailblazers\u2019 and history makers\u2019 stories in this collection. The chapters are divided into arts, sports, sciences, and more, so find surprises by flipping through it or take a more focused approach.<\/p>\n In the mood for some investigative journalism? Or how about a thrilling legal expose?<\/p>\n Enjoy both in By the Fire We Carry<\/a> by Rebecca Nagle.<\/p>\n The author covers the battles that led to the 2020 Sharp v. Murphy Supreme Court case, which regranted the largest acreage of land back to an Indigenous group to date. This real-life courtroom drama also involved a gripping 1999 murder case that revealed that the Muscogee Nation\u2019s reservation had never officially been dissolved \u2014 which meant the land had been taken from them in 1866.<\/p>\n Filled with twists and turns, this is a great choice for book clubs.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/thumbnail_chimi-nuam.jpg\")
<\/a>Indigenous Californian recipes for the modern kitchen. (Image courtesy of La Mesa Library)<\/p>\n