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Books in the National Media March 2024
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The Covenant of Water: A Novel
by Abraham Verghese
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, and set in Kerala, on South India's Malabar Coast, an epic of love, faith and medicine follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning. Featured on CBS Sunday Morning.
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Just Try It!
by Phil Rosenthal
When he brings his daughter, Lil, to a food truck festival hoping his picky eater will try something new, Phil is about to give up until an unexpected mustard accident changes everything, in this hilarious picture book from the Netflix star and New York Times best-selling author. Featured on The Today Show.
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Pretty Ugly
by David Sedaris
In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty. Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
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Watch Where They Hide
by Tamron Hall
Journalist Jordan Manning delves into the case of a mother in danger and uncovers a dangerous web of secrets that could lead right to the missing woman—or put Jordan in the crosshairs of her abductors. Featured on The View.
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Burn Book: A Tech Love Story
by Kara Swisher
From an award-winning journalist comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead. Featured on The Chris Wallace Show.
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The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir
by RuPaul
From an international drag superstar and pop culture icon comes his most revealing and personal work to date—a deeply intimate memoir of growing up black, poor and queer in a broken home and discovering the power of performance, found family and self-acceptance. Featured on Good Morning America.
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Molly
by Blake Butler
Blake Butler and Molly Brodak instantly connected, fell in love, married and built a life together. Both writers with deep roots in contemporary American literature, their union was an iconic joining of forces between two major and beloved talents. Nearly three years into their marriage, grappling with mental illness and a lifetime of trauma, Molly took her own life. In the days and weeks after Molly's death, Blake discovered shocking secrets she had held back from the world, fundamentally altering his view of their relationship and who she was. Featured on Tamron Hall.
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It's OK to be Angry About Capitalism
by Bernard Sanders
A popular U.S. senator and former presidential candidate offers a progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like. Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer
by William W. Li
The world-renowned physician and author behind Eat to Beat Disease describes how adding the right foods to your diet, like tomatoes, avocados, watermelon and dark chocolate can heal your metabolism and promote sustainable weight loss. Featured on Good Morning America.
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When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn From Them
by Julia Boorstin
Collecting stories of over 60 female CEOs and leaders, and dozens of new studies, CNBC's Senior Media & Tech Correspondent reveals how once-underestimated characteristics, from vulnerability and gratitude to divergent thinking, can be vital superpowers for the future of business and our world at large. Featured on The Today Show.
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
by Edward Zwick
An Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning director, writer and producer looks back at his career, with a behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, such as Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington and Claire Danes. Featured on Fresh Air.
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Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia
Drawing on the latest science and challenging mainstream medicine, a visionary physician and leading longevity expert presents a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health. Featured on The Today Show.
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The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
by Jen Gunter
An internationally best-selling author, obstetrician and gynecologist— and author of The Vagina Bible— empowers readers through knowledge by countering myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts and real science. Featured on Book TV.
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A Very Private School: A Memoir
by Charles Spencer Spencer
A noted history-book author recounts the trauma of being sent away from home at age 8 to attend boarding school. Featured on The Today Show.
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Protect Your Peace: Nine Unapologetic Principles for Thriving in a Chaotic World
by Trent Shelton
Sharing hard-won wisdom, inspiration and personal stories, a former NFL wide receiver, considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation, offers tools to reshape your mindset and redefine the meaning you find in your life to win the toughest battle– the one you're fighting within yourself. Featured on Tamron Hall.
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