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Popular Culture January 2020
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Anger Is an Energy: My Life Uncensored
by John Lydon with Andrew Perry
The face on the cover of the book might look more familiar than the name -- John Lydon is better known as his alter ego, Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame. Here, he combines memoir (an impecunious childhood, a bout with meningitis) with philosophy, addressing how his anger fueled his punk and postpunk career. Anger Is an Energy comes in at 500 pages, and while he doesn't hold back, he's contemplative too; Library Journal says Lydon is "funny, cantankerous, honest, and foul-mouthed on every page."
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Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir
by Stan Lee, Peter David, and Colleen Doran
Unsurprisingly, when comic book legend Stan Lee writes a memoir, he does it in graphic novel format in his "inimitably jaunty style" (Kirkus Reviews). Here, he shares his role in creating some of the most iconic comic book creations -- Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Incredible Hulk, and many more. But he also writes of his childhood, his early years in a comic book industry dominated not by superheroes but by cowboys, and his co-creators. Fun and quirky, this is a great read for fans.
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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry
by Ian O'Connor
Part of the excitement of any sport is the intense rivalries that spring up between teams or individual players. This chronicle of the 50-year rivalry between the golf champs Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus explores not only their disparate personalities but the ways they influenced the game's popularity -- and each other. While Howard Sounes' The Wicked Game offers biographies of these (and other) legendary players, Ian O'Connor's Arnie & Jack discusses them in relationship to each other, adding a fascinating layer to an "exemplary sports history" (Kirkus Reviews).
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From this moment on
by Shania Twain
A country music star who has had immense success at crossing over into pop music discusses both her personal and professional life
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I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
by Martin Short
Comedian, actor, and all-around good guy Martin Short delivers the goods in this affable, endearing memoir, which relates a happy upbringing and a successful career despite the early loss of both of his parents and his older brother. Short also relates stories of the creation of such memorable characters as Jiminy Glick as well as his days as part of Toronto's drama scene, his time at Second City, and his appearances on Saturday Night Live. The many friends he made along the way pop up too. "Delightful," says Publishers Weekly.
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| As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes with Joe Layden; foreword by Rob ReinerWhat it's about: actor Cary Elwes' experiences filming the 1987 adaptation of William Goldman's The Princess Bride.
Have fun storming the castle: Featuring never-before-told stories and reminiscences from cast, crew, and Goldman himself, this nostalgic and heartfelt read is perfect for fans of the highly quotable cult classic.
Inconceivable! François Truffaut was once attached to direct the film. |
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The Truth about Style
by Stacy London
In a more personal take on her long-running (though sadly now defunct) TLC show What Not to Wear (co-hosted with Clinton Kelly), style expert Stacy London weaves her own story with that of nine women undergoing their own style transformations. Examining the emotional obstacles that prevent women from achieving their goals, she shares her own battles (a scarring skin disorder and complex relationship with food) as she helps the nine find styles that are both confidence-boosting and personal.
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| Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for... by Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein; foreword by Judd ApatowWhat it is: an engaging behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Mike Reiss, who's been involved with the series since its 1989 inception.
What's inside: juicy tidbits on the show's production and famous guest stars; answers to fans' burning questions; an honest assessment of the show's controversial depiction of Indian character Apu.
Reviewers say: "A charming look at a cherished American show" (Kirkus); "laugh-out-loud hilarious" (Booklist). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Lambton County Library 787 Broadway St. Wyoming, Ontario N0N1T0 519-845-3324www.lclibrary.ca |
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