October 2020 list by Donalee Jacobs
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Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
by David S. Reynolds
The award-winning author of Walt Whitman’s America presents an immersive portrait of the 16th President, from his younger life in the decades before the Civil War through his emergence as a progressive political leader and advocate for human justice.
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Confess
by Rob Halford
The lead singer of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, discusses the band’s rise to stardom as well as his own struggles with addiction and sexuality.
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Eleanor
by David Michaelis
The award-winning author presents a breakthrough portrait of America’s longest-serving First Lady that includes coverage of her major contributions throughout critical historical events and her essential role in advancing international human rights.
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Exhale
by Richie Bostock
Breathwork coach Richie Bostock shares more than forty exercises to use your breath to feel and perform at your best. Includes strategies researched in the lab, along with practices employed by ancient cultures as well as Navy SEALs.
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The Girl and the Bombardier
by Susan Tate Ankeny
The daughter of a downed B-17 bombardier tells the story of her father’s experiences during World War II, using his own unfinished memoir and letters as well as interviews with many of those letter writers and their families.
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Good Mourning
by Theresa Caputo
The star of Long Island Medium counsels readers on how to recognize deeply rooted sources of emotional pain while explaining the power of established healing rituals in managing loss and pursuing a more fulfilling life.
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How to Write One Song
by Jeff Tweedy
A thoughtful, counterintuitive book about creativity from the celebrated songwriter, leader of the band Wilco, and New York Times bestselling author of Let's Go (So We Can Get Back), inspiring others by taking the reader through the process of writing one song.
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I Am These Truths
by Sunny Hostin
The Emmy Award-winning View co-host and ABC News senior legal correspondent traces her journey from a biracial child in a South Bronx housing project to a successful and influential Washington, D.C. attorney and journalist.
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Is This Anything?
by Jerry Seinfeld
For this book, Jerry Seinfeld has selected his favorite material, organized decade by decade. In page after hilarious page, one brilliantly crafted observation after another, readers will witness the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time and gain new insights into the thrilling but unforgiving art of writing stand-up comedy.
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Let Love Rule
by Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny and humor. It’s the story of a wildly creative kid who, despite tough struggles at school and extreme tension at home, finds salvation in music. We see him grow as a musician and ultimately a master songwriter, producer, and performer. We also see Lenny’s spiritual growth―and the powerful way in which spirit informs his music.
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Little Miss Little Compton
by Arden Myrin
The comedian, actress and popular iHeartRadio Bachelor podcast host describes how her unconventional family in a small Rhode Island farm town did not help her prepare for life in Los Angeles or accidentally kicking Courtney Cox in the face.
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The Menopause Diet Plan
by Hillary Wright
Minimize the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause naturally through a sustainable, enjoyable eating plan, physical activity, and other beneficial lifestyle habits.
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The Modern Detective
by Tyler Maroney
An insider’s tour of the world of 21st-century private investigators examines how today’s detectives use unique creativity and resources to help catch corrupt politicians, international embezzlers and corporate purveyors of human-rights abuses.
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One Billion Americans
by Matthew Yglesias
In this timely and provocative book, Matthew Yglesias makes the case for massive population growth through humane family and immigration policy. Of course, more people requires more housing, not to mention better transportation, improved education, a revitalized welfare system, and climate change mitigation. Why not do it all, and stay on top forever?
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A Series of Fortunate Events
by Sean B. Carroll
Drawing inspiration from Monty Python, Kurt Vonnegut, and other great thinkers, and crafted by one of today's most accomplished science storytellers, A Series of Fortunate Events is an irresistibly entertaining and thought-provoking account of one of the most important but least appreciated facts of life.
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Stakes Is High
by Mychal Denzel Smith
Exposing the stark contradictions at the heart of American life, the New York Times bestselling author presents this important work in which he holds all of us accountable for looking away from the fissures and casual violence that are ever-present.
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Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World
by Fareed Zakaria
The CNN host and Washington Post columnist shares ten lessons in subjects ranging from globalization and threat-preparedness to inequality and technological advancement to outline the likely political, social, technological and economic impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.
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