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Molly on the range : recipes and stories from an unlikely life on a farm
by Molly Yeh
The author and mega-blogger behind My Name is Yeh, shares recipes, stories and photos from her unlikely life on a Midwestern farm on the North Dakota/Minnesota border, where she learned intricate family recipes, threw picnics in the snow and created countless whimsical cakes in her farm kitchen.
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Canada
by Mike Myers
The well-known Canadian comedian talks about his beloved country, describing its history, unique culture, most famous celebrities, and influence on his career.
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Grace notes : My Recollections
by Katey Sagal
Personal essays by the actress best known from "Married with Children" and "Sons of Anarchy" trace the highs and lows of her life, from the deaths of her parents and her years in the L.A. rock scene to her early diagnosis with cancer and the stillbirth of her first daughter
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Born a crime : stories from a South African childhood
by Trevor Noah
The host of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah traces his wild coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
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Is everyone hanging out without me? (and other concerns)
by Mindy Kaling
The Emmy-nominated writer and actress best known as Kelly Kapoor on The Office shares her observations on a wide range of topics from favorite male archetypes and her hatred of dieting to her loving relationship with her mother and the haphazard creative process in the Office writers' room. TV tie-in.
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On Bowie
by Rob Sheffield
A thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans.
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| The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction by Neil GaimanNeil Gaiman is already a bestselling author; can you imagine what will happen now that his epic novel American Gods is airing on TV? This, however, is his nonfiction, a collection that mixes cultural and literary criticism with thoughts on art, music, and the origins of science fiction and fantasy. (He also staunchly defends reading, libraries, and librarians.) Erudite and witty, reading Gaiman's essays is almost like having a dinnertime chat (we wouldn't really know, but we imagine he'd be a great tablemate. We might be biased.). |
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