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New Nonfiction & Biography May 2021
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Killing the Mob : The Fight Against Organized Crime in America
by Bill O'Reilly
The authors, in this tenth book in the multimillion-selling Killing series, take on the Mob, tracing the brutal history of 20th Century organized crime in the U.S., turning the most legendary criminal and their true-life escapades into a riveting crime novel. Simultaneous.
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The Premonition
by Michael Lewis
The #1 best-selling author's nonfiction narrative pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Yearbook : Essays
by Seth Rogen
A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist. Illustrations
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The Anthropocene Reviewed : Essays on a Human-centered Planet
by John Green
The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. As a species, we are both far too powerful and not nearly powerful enough, a paradox that came into sharp focus as we faced a global pandemic that both separated us and bound us together.
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On Juneteenth
by Annette Gordon-Reed
In this intricately woven tapestry of American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas in the 1850s, recounts the origins of Juneteenth and explores the legacies of the holiday that remain with us.
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Finding the mother tree : discovering the wisdom of the forest
by S. Simard
The world’s leading forest ecologist, in her first book, draws us into the intimate world of trees where she brilliantly illuminates the fascinating and vital truth — that trees are a complex, interdependent circle of life. Illustrations.
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Billie Eilish
by Billie Eilish
The legendary recording artist shares an inside look at her life — both on and off the stage — through hundreds of never-before-seen photos.
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Brat : an '80s story
by Andrew McCarthy
An emotionally honest memoir by an actor, director, and author who found his start as an 80s Brat pack member.
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Refugee : a memoir
by Emmanuel Mbolela
A refugee turned activist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo presents the story of his own journey including his own struggles, but also the horrors inflicted upon female migrants.
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Give Them Lala
by Lala Kent
The Vanderpump Rules breakout star and provocateur brings her signature sharp wit to the page with this collection of humorous and brutally honest essays exploring her rocky road to fame, sobriety, and beyond.
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Sunshine girl : a memoir
by Julianna Margulies
Filled with intimate stories and revelatory moments, this deeply powerful memoir from the award-winning actress is a riveting self-portrait of a woman whose resilience in the face of turmoil will leave readers intrigued and inspired. Illustrations.
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The Wreckage of My Presence : Essays
by Casey Wilson
In this brilliant collection of essays, the author shares her thoughts on the joys and vagaries of modern-day womanhood and motherhood, introduces the not-quite-typical family that made her who she is, and persuasively argues that lowbrow pop culture is the perfect lens through which to understand human nature.
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Man enough : undefining my masculinity
by Justin Baldoni
The actor, director and social activist builds on his popular TED talk to speak openly about the consequences of toxic masculinity, sharing insight into how to create a system of accountability to help men develop more compassionately.
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