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New Nonfiction Releases April, 2020
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Final Draft: The Collected Work of David Carr
by David Carr
Presents a career-spanning selection of the legendary reporter David Carr’s writing for The New York Times, Washington City Paper, New York Magazine, The Atlantic and more.
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Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs
by Jennifer Finney Boylan
The best-selling author of She’s Not There, New York Times opinion columnist and human rights activist offers a memoir of the transformative power of loving dogs.
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Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-century Memoir
by Madeleine Korbel Albright
Revealing, funny and inspiring, the six-time New York Times bestselling author and former Secretary of State—one of the world’s most admired and tireless public servants—reflects on the final stages of her career and how she has blazed her own trail in her later years.
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House Lessons: Renovating a Life
by Erica Bauermeister
In this memoir-in-essays, New York Times bestselling author Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in the eccentric town of Port Townsend, WA, and in the process takes readers on a journey into the ways our spaces subliminally affect us, ultimately showing us how to make our houses (and lives) better.
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The House of Kennedy
by James Patterson
A revelatory portrait of the Kennedys explores how the dual mottos, “To whom much is given, much is expected” and “Win at all costs” shaped generations of life inside and outside the family.
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I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir
by Val Kilmer
Published ahead of the release of Top Gun: Maverick, a memoir by the iconic stage and screen actor chronicles his Juilliard education, high-profile relationships, spiritual awakening and recent health setback.
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The Inevitability of Tragedy: Henry Kissinger and His World
by Barry Gewen
A revisionist portrait of the diplomatic advisor under the Nixon and Ford administrations illuminates the controversies and fundamental ideas behind his policies, discussing how Kissinger’s views were partly shaped by his experiences as a Jewish-German refugee.
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Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington
by Ted Widmer
Draws on new research to profile Abraham Lincoln during 13 pivotal days of his President-Elect period, during which he forged essential bonds with everyday people, foiled an assassination attempt and demonstrated early signs of legacy greatness.
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Me & Patsy Kickin Up Dust: My Friendship With Patsy Cline
by Loretta Lynn
Country artist Loretta Lynn and her daughter share the previously undisclosed story of Lynn’s deep bond with fellow music legend, Patsy Cline, to discuss such topics as their creative collaborations and Cline’s untimely death.
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My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me: A Memoir
by Jason B. Rosenthal
The “Journey Through Loss and Grief” TED Talk presenter and co-author of Dear Boy, traces the death of his wife, “Modern Love” columnist Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and his subsequent efforts to cope and honor Amy’s final wish.
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A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir
by Colin Jost
In a collection of humorous essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor tells the story of his life so far.
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Warhol
by Blake Gopnik
In this definitive biography of one of the most influential artists of his—or any—age, an esteemed art critic takes on Andy Warhol in all his depths and dimensions, bringing to life a figure who consistently defied easy categorization and whose life and work continue to profoundly affect our culture and society today.
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What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman in My Life
by Mark Doty
The National Book Award-winning poet explores Walt Whitman’s poetic themes of love, death and queer sexuality while reflecting on Whitman’s complicated impact on his own work, his sense of self and the American imagination.
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Economic Dignity
by Gene Sperling
The Director of the National Economic Council and author of The Pro-Growth Progressive presents a compelling big-picture vision of why the promotion of dignity should be the singular end goal by which we chart America’s economic future.
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The End of Food Allergy
by Kari Nadeau
A research-based program designed to end food allergies in children and adults draws on trailblazing Stanford University research to explain how the immune system can be disrupted and retrained through immunotherapy that targets specific vulnerabilities.
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In Deep: The FBI, the CIA, and the Truth About America's Deep State
by David Rohde
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist presents a revelatory investigation into the alleged “deep state” that draws on dozens of interviews with career spymasters, covert CIA operatives and FBI agents to determine if they are working in America’s democratic best interests.
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Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life
by Marie Kondo
The best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the psychologist author of Stretch share anecdotes, studies and strategies for promoting workplace fulfillment through focused organization and productivity.
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No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram
by Sarah Frier
The award-winning Bloomberg News reporter presents a behind-the-scenes look at how Instagram defied the odds to become one of the most culturally defining apps of the decade before its founders’ lesser-known but explosive departure from Facebook.
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Trees in Trouble: Wildfires, Infestations, and Climate Change
by Daniel Mathews
The author of The Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Mountains examines the devastating effects of climate change in the Western and Rocky Mountain states, drawing on in-depth reportage to illuminate the essential work of today’s activists.
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The Best Poems of Jane Kenyon
by Jane Kenyon
Published twenty-five years after her untimely death, The Best Poems of Jane Kenyon presents the essential work of one of America’s most cherished poets—celebrated for her tenacity, spirit, and grace.
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Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel
by Elizabeth George
The Anthony and Agatha Award-winning author outlines a master class in the art and science of novel crafting that takes aspiring writers through each step, from character analyses and plot development to location research and draft revisions.
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Untag Me: The Subtle Art of Appearing Better Than You Really Are
by John Crist
A rising star in the comedy world explores the baffling contrast between social-media identities and their human realities, describing the haphazard and cringe-worthy truths about his McDonald’s consumption, hairline touch-ups and reality show binging.
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Wicked Enchantment: Selected Poems
by Wanda Coleman
Wanda Coleman-"the unofficial poet laureate of L.A."-passed away in 2013, but her influence casts a long shadow across contemporary American poetry, including Terrance Hayes' American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin. In this first new collection of Coleman's work since her death, Hayes has selected more than 130 poems originally written and published between the late 1970s and early 2000s.
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