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Nanaville : Adventures in Grandparenting
by Anna Quindlen
The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author of Object Lessons and the memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, presents a heartwarming ode to grandparenthood that celebrates her transitioning family roles and her bonds with her grandchildren
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| K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches by Tyler KepnerWhat it is: a lively history exploring the origins and evolution of baseball's ten major pitch types.
Why pitches? New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner argues that "pitches are the DNA of baseball [and that] the pitcher controls everything."
Featuring: more than 300 interviews with coaches and players (including 22 Hall of Famers); a gripping discussion of science's role in pitching. |
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| Era of Ignition: Coming of Age In a Time of Rage and Revolution by Amber TamblynWhat it's about: actor-author Amber Tamblyn's journey towards feminist activism and her involvement in the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
Don't miss: welcome insights from poet Airea D. Matthews and journalist Meredith Talusan, whose discussions of race and gender identity elevate marginalized perspectives.
Reviewers say: "required reading for the resistance, and nothing short of sensational" (Booklist). |
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
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| Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece by Michael BensonWhat it's about: filmmaker Stanley Kubrick's complicated collaboration with author Arthur C. Clarke to bring the novel 2001: A Space Odyssey to the big screen.
Why you might like it: This comprehensive account of the film's production features interviews with key cast and crew, including Dan Richter, who memorably portrayed 2001's ape-man leader.
For fans of: Kubrick, Clarke, science fiction, and film history. |
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| The Fifty-Year Mission: The First 25 Years: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized... by Edward Gross and Mark A. AltmanWhat it is: published in 2016 to commemorate Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this breathtaking oral history of the franchise's beginnings is a must-read for Trekkers.
What it covers: the original television series and its six film spin-offs.
Series alert: Don't miss the conclusion to the Fifty-Year Mission series, The Next 25 Years: From the Next Generation to J.J. Abrams. |
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| I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing: Star Wars and the Triumph of Geek Culture by A.D. JamesonWhat it's about: how Star Wars' 1977 release inspired passionate fandom and laid the groundwork for geek-approved franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and Lord of the Rings.
Book buzz: Longtime Star Wars scribe Lawrence Kasdan calls I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing "funny, incisive, and timely."
Is it for you? A.D. Jameson's emphasis on nostalgia leaves little room for discussion of geek culture's ongoing issues with racism and sexism. |
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| What Makes This Book So Great: Re-Reading the Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy by Jo WaltonWhat it is: 130 short essays championing Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Jo Walton's favorite science fiction and fantasy novels.
Who it's for: Science fiction/fantasy fans and genre newcomers alike will find their reading lists growing after browsing this engaging collection.
Why you might like it: Walton has a deep love for speculative fiction, and she discusses her favorite books as a fan rather than a critic. |
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