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The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped...
by Ian S. Port
What it's about: the epic rivalry between guitar manufacturers Leo Fender and Les Paul that changed the sound of rock music forever.
Don't miss: Jimi Hendrix (playing a Fender Stratocaster) besting Eric Clapton (playing a Les Paul Gibson) at a 1966 concert.
Reviewers say: "this love letter to American creativity and rock and roll belongs in every library and should be read by all rock fans" (Library Journal).
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Ladies who punch : the explosive inside story of "The view"
by Ramin Setoodeh
Draws on host interviews and unprecedented access in a dishy backstage tour of the influential morning television show that shares first-person insights into its strong personalities, power struggles and interpersonal dynamics. TV tie-in. Illustrations.
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Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir
by Victoria Riskin
The daughter of the actress best known for "King Kong" and the screenwriter for "It Happened One Night" presents a dual memoir that describes her parents' lives and work, her father's collaborations with Frank Capra, and his early death
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Point of view : a fresh look at work, faith, and freedom
by Elisabeth Hasselbeck
The Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and best-selling author of The G-Free Diet traces her intimate journey of faith as reflected by key life moments that taught her the importance of seeing herself from God's perspective.
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Serving the servant : remembering Kurt Cobain
by Danny Goldberg
Published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cobain's death, a biographical portrait by Nirvana's music manager shares unique insights into such subjects as the meteoric success of Nevermind, Cobain's marriage to Courtney Love and his industry-changing suicide.
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Don't stop believin'
by Olivia Newton-John
A legendary musician, actress, activist and icon reveals her life story—from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health and wellness in light of her battles with cancer.
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#imomsohard
by Kristin Hensley
Has it been months since you've read a book with actual adult words that had nothing to do with farm animals or superheroes or going potty? Well then, it's time to take a break. Pour yourself some wine. Put on your comfy pants. Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley invite you to join their laugh-out-loud, best friend banter on the eighty bajillion ways moms give their all every day.
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The cost of these dreams : sports stories and other serious business
by Wright Thompson
Whether it be Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Pat Riley or Urban Meyer, Wright Thompson strips the away the self-serving myths and fantasies to reveal his characters in full. There are fascinating common denominators: it may not be the case that every single great performer or coach had a complex relationship with his father, but it can sure seem that way. And there is much marvelous local knowledge: about specific sports, and times and places, and people. Ludicrously entertaining and often powerfully moving, The Cost of These Dreams is an ode to the reporter's art, and a celebration of true greatness and the high price that it exacts.
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K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches
by Tyler Kepner
What 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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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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