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Popular Culture January 2017
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Homeward bound : the life of Paul Simon
by Peter Ames Carlin
Recounts the life and achievements of the American music icon, detailing his youth as a grandchild of Jewish Hungarian immigrants, his celebrity relationships, and the definitive music that earned him fifteen Grammy Awards and two inductions into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
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Conversations With Mccartney
by Paul Du Noyer
An intimate portrayal of the musical icon, largely in his own words, draws on years of meetings between McCartney and the author and includes candid discussions of the artist's inspirations, creative process, beliefs and achievements.
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| I Loved Her in the Movies: Memories of Hollywood's Legendary Actresses by Robert Wagnerin his third memoir on life in Hollywood (after Pieces of My Heart and You Must Remember This), iconic actor Robert Wagner looks to his leading ladies, the "female movie stars that defined my generation." Beginning in the 1930s (when Wagner was just a child) and moving through the '50s, '60s, and '80s, Wagner touches on colleagues, friends, and wives alike, from Joan Crawford and Bette Davis to Natalie Wood and Marilyn Monroe. While there's no real "dirt," Wagner shares plenty of personal stories, making this an excellent choice for movie fans. |
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| You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia DayKnown to fans of quirky, Internet-based entertainment options like Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog or The Guild, Felicia Day is a violinist, a gamer, an actress, and a writer. Home-schooled until she went awkwardly off to college at the age of 16 (she graduated at 19, still uncomfortable in social situations), Day doesn't offer a standard memoir. Jumping from her personal and professional successes (and setbacks) to her thoughts on creativity, depression, and feminism, Day incorporates images, plays with fonts, and employs a sincere, often humorous voice. Fans will enjoy it, as will readers who have ever felt a bit out of place. |
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| Rob Delaney: Mother, Wife, Sister, Human, Warrior, Falcon, Yardstick... by Rob DelaneyComedian Rob Delaney made his mark on Twitter, first posting in 2009, and winning a "Funniest Person on Twitter Award" in 2012. He also co-writes and co-stars in the British sitcom Catastrophe. Much like the subtitle of his book, his humor runs from kooky to absurdist ("Walking around Brooklyn, slapping people's brunches to the ground," goes a tweet from 2014) but his essays touch on personal subjects, primarily his battle with alcohol abuse and his long road to sobriety. Though scatological humor runs rampant, so too does Delaney's empathy for others. "Hilarious," says Rolling Stone. |
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| Binge by Tyler OakleyIn his first book, prominent LGBTQ YouTube social rights advocate Tyler Oakley presents a collection of essays -- in his signature humorous style -- that bounce around from the goofy (fashion stand-offs with the White House Secret Service) to more revealing, painful topics like suicide and abuse. Written to support the idea that taking chances has value (even if it's just learning from your mistakes), Oakley is both candid and charismatic. Superfans may want to try the audiobook version, which he narrates himself. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Keene Public Library
60 Winter St.
Keene, New Hampshire 03431
603-352-0157
http://www.keenepubliclibrary.org/
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