Explore a groundbreaking look at U.S. immigration with ‘Almost All Aliens: Immigration, Race, and Colonialism in American History and Identity’. This vital book, a must-read for The Bookish Owl’s diverse audience, challenges traditional ‘melting pot’ narratives. Authors Paul Spickard, Francisco Beltrán, and Laura Hooton offer a fresh, critical perspective, highlighting the multicultural, racialized, and colonial realities that have shaped American identity from 1600 to the present. Examining diverse migrant experiences across the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean, and North American Borderlands, this study delves into the intricate connections between ethnic identity, race, slavery, and colonial expansion. The updated second edition brings the analysis through the early 21st century, covering recent immigration policy shifts and immigrant reception. Essential reading for students and scholars of American history, immigration studies, race, and identity.