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The Toni Morrison book club
by Juda Bennett
"What is a book club but an excuse to talk to friends? The Toni Morrison Book Club brings that experience to life by telling the story of four friends who turn to Toni Morrison as they search for meaning in their lives. In this startling group memoir, the writers--black and white, gay and straight, immigrant and American born--allow Morrison's words, like music, to make them feel, confess, and discover. The result is a collection of deeply personal conversations about everything from first love to Soul Train to police brutality, all told with an ever present lens on race in America. Not shying away from controversies, this book offers a radically new way to envision book clubs as a healing force in our lives. So pull up a chair and pour yourself a much needed glass of wine, as you get ready to experience the messy differences, surprising revelations, and restorative power of The Toni Morrison Book Club"
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Open book : A Memoir
by Jessica Simpson
An unstinting memoir by the pop artist and fashion icon traces the story of her life before and after fame, the role of faith in her achievements and her difficult decision to step out of the limelight. Illustrations.
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Living in color : what's funny about me
by Tommy Davidson
The popular performer and standup comedian describes his life growing up black in a loving white family and the racial barriers he helped to break down on In Living Color alongside Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and the Wayans brothers.
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Nobody does it better : the complete, uncensored, unauthorized oral history of the James Bond films
by Mark A Altman
"For over five decades, the cinematic adventures of James Bond have thrilled moviegoers. Now, bestselling authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross take you behind-the-scenes of the most famous and beloved movie franchise of all-time filled with reflections from over 150 cast, crew, critics and filmmakers who reflect on the impact of this legendary movie franchise as well as share their thoughts about their favorite (and least) favorite 007 adventures and spy mania which gripped fans the world over in the wake of the success of the James Bond films"
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Something that may shock and discredit you
by Daniel Mallory Ortberg
The writer of Slate’s “Dear Prudence” column presents an irreverent collection of essays and observations on all things pop culture, from a sinister reimagining of HGTV’s House Hunters to the beauty of William Shatner.
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Facebook : the inside story
by Steven Levy
Draws on years of exclusive reporting and interviews with key Facebook insiders in a history of the world’s largest social media platform that examines the controversial decisions of founder Mark Zuckerberg and the company’s role in present-day security issues. Illustrations.
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Frida in America : the creative awakening of a great artist
by Celia Stahr
Describes the years the Mexican artist spent in America beginning in 1930 with her new, older, and already world-famous husband, Diego Rivera, and the impact living in diverse cities of San Francisco, Detroit and New York had on her painting. Illustrations.
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The big goodbye : Chinatown and the last years of Hollywood
by Sam Wasson
A revealing account of the making of the classic film Chinatown describes Jack Nicholson at the height of his career, his doomed love affair with Anjelica Huston and Roman Polanski, still reeling from the savage death of his wife.
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The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
by Andy Greene
What it is: a nostalgic oral history that traces the evolution of NBC's hit sitcom The Office, from its humble beginnings as a low-rated series to its eventual success as a nine-season cultural juggernaut.
What's inside: lively interviews with the show's tight-knit cast and crew.
Try this next: For another engaging behind-the-scenes look at a decade-defining sitcom, read Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Seinfeldia.
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Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who...
by Adrienne Raphel
What it is: a spirited history exploring how crossword puzzle enthusiasts (or "cruciverbalists") have kept the game alive for more than a century.
Topics include: the ins-and-outs of puzzle creation; how the beloved pastime continues to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world; competitive tournaments; crossword-themed cruises.
For fans of: the offbeat whimsy of Mary Roach.
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The Back Roads to March: The Unsung, Unheralded, and Unknown Heroes...
by John Feinstein
What it is: an engaging chronicle of the 2018-2019 college basketball season as experienced by the small, lesser-known teams who rarely find championship glory.
Read it for: an enthusiastic celebration of surprising successes, like Loyola of Chicago making its second-ever Final Four appearance in the team's 104-year history.
Did you know? Division I college basketball has more than 350 teams.
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