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Popular Culture November 2021
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Dogs on the Trail : A Year in the Life
by Blair Braverman
From Amazon: "When Blair Braverman started posting pictures of her dog team on Twitter, she had no idea the response she would get. Being a musher, after all, isn’t just about racing—raising dogs from puppyhood to retirement (and beyond) is a full-time job. She and her husband, musher Quince Mountain, wanted to share stories about life with their dog team. And not just the big stuff, like expeditions and wild animal encounters, but also the everyday things: the challenge of storing a thousand pounds of raw meat, scouting new trails with the dogs, the decisions that go into putting a team together, how she trains puppies to be brave. Dogs on the Trail is a chronicle of a year in the life of their dog team. Beginning in the fall as the weather starts to cool, training on both dry land and in the snow, then camping and racing. Spring brings mud—lousy for sledding, but the dogs love it. And summer is the season of puppies. The book ends on a beginning, in anticipation of the adventurous lives that the new pups have in store."
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play : the Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick OffermanIn July 2019, Nick took a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders. The trip, and the conversations between the three men, began a study and exploration of both the American West and its National Parks that addresses so many of the important issues that affect America today. This book both maps out the group's travels and dives deeply into subjects such as: the history and geology of the National Parks of the West; farming, animal life, and conservation; the importance of outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing.
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Powder Days : Ski Bums, Ski Towns and the Future of Chasing Snow by Heather HansmanA veteran ski journalist and former ski bum takes readers on an adventure-filled, action-packed journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider.
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Music Is History by QuestloveFocusing on the years 1971 to the present, a Sundance award-winning director and bestselling author chooses one essential track from each year, revealing the pivotal role that American music plays around issues of race, gender, politics and identity. 100,000 first printing.
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1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows by Weiwei AiOne of the world’s most famous artists and activists presents a personal memoir and a history of the last 100 years of China, while shedding light on his own artistic process. Illustrations.
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| Please Don't Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes: Essays by Phoebe RobinsonWhat it is: New York Times bestselling author and comedian Phoebe Robinson's third wide-ranging and laugh-out-loud collection of essays.
Topics include: quarantining while in a relationship; the limitations of self-care; natural hair love; performative activism; building a "mini empire."
Who it's for: Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy Robinson's entertaining latest, which feels like having an intimate chat with a friend. |
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| Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley TucciWhat it is: a charming and witty memoir detailing actor Stanley Tucci's culinary pursuits and the stories behind them, filled with simple recipes made from inexpensive ingredients.
For fans of: the foodie memoirs of journalist Bill Buford and chefs Gabrielle Hamilton and Ruth Reichl.
Recipes include: Italian staples including ragú, pasta fagioli, and Negronis. |
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Bourdain : The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie WooleverThe closest friends and colleagues of the late travel and food writer share their memories of his incredible life, from his early years in New York to his best-selling memoir "Kitchen Confidential" and emergence as a TV star
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| The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World by Dave ZirinWhat it's about: the impact of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protests during the 2016 NFL season.
Featuring: interviews with athletes and coaches who were spurred to action following Kaepernick's example.
Reviewers say: The Nation sports editor David Zirin's thoughtful book is "necessary reading for all" (Library Journal). |
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