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New Nonfiction Releases March, 2019
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American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan
by Matt Farwell
Draws on years of exclusive reporting and dozens of military, government and family sources in a narrative account of the life, captivity and trial of the Taliban-abducted soldier whose story has become a symbol of America's foundering war in Afghanistan.
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First: Sandra Day O'Connor
by Evan Thomas
Based on exclusive interviews and access to archives, an authoritative portrait of America's first female Supreme Court justice includes coverage of her convention-breaking achievements and role in shaping decades of American law. By the best-selling author of Being Nixon.
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Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Life
by Mallory Smith
Presents the diaries of a remarkable young woman who was determined to live a full and happy life despite her struggle with cystic fibrosis and a rare superbug, from age 15 to her death at the age of 25.
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Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story
by Jacob Tobia
A gender-diverse cultural influencer on both the Forbes "30 Under 30" and "OUT 100" lists examines how their religious, political and educational experiences revealed the need for greater cultural inclusion and anti-discrimination legislation that acknowledges the gender spectrum.
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Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood
by Andrew Rannells
The star of Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" and HBO's "Girls" presents a heartfelt coming-of-age memoir that recounts how as a fiercely ambitious but sexually confused Midwestern teen he haphazardly pursued his theatrical dreams in 1997 New York City.
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Zora and Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal
by Yuval Taylor
Traces the story of the literary friendship of Harlem Renaissance figures Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes, tracing their folklore-collecting journeys through the 1920s South, their influential creative collaborations and their passionate but mysterious falling out.
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An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago
by Alex Kotlowitz
The award-winning author of There Are No Children Here examines the humanity and brutality of Chicago's most turbulent neighborhoods through a series of deeply intimate profiles that illuminate the firsthand realities of gun violence in today's America.
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Ave Maria: The Mystery of a Most Beloved Prayer
by Pope Francis
A line-by-line analysis of the Ave Maria prayer by Pope Francis outlines an enlightening new vision of the importance of women in the Church and the world as understood through the lens of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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Genesis: The Deep Origin of Societies
by Edward O Wilson
Forming a 21st-century statement on Darwinian evolution, one shorn of “religious and political dogma,” the author offers a bold work of scientific thought and synthesis.
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Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America's First Cyber Spy
by Eric O'Neill
A cybersecurity expert and former FBI operative traces his undercover mission to capture a notorious Russian mole, describing how under the guise of a computer tech he gathered evidence against his own boss, exposing America's vulnerability to Russian cyberespionage.
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Murder by the Book: The Crime That Shocked Dickens's London
by Claire Harman
Traces the lesser-known story of a Victorian-era murder that rocked literary London, revealing how the killer organized his defense by blaming his behavior on a popular crime novel. By the prize-winning author of Jane's Fame.
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The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose
by Oprah Winfrey
The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.
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Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel
by Matti Friedman
A meticulously researched chronicle of the Arab Section, Israel's first spy organization, details how undercover intelligence operatives in 1948 Beirut risked or lost their lives in support of Israeli statehood. By the award-winning author of Pumpkinflowers.
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The Trial of Lizzie Borden
by Cara Robertson
Draws on 20 years of research and recently discovered evidence in a revisionist account of the infamous Lizzie Borden trial that explores professional and public opinions while considering how Gilded Age values and fears influenced the case.
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Horizon
by Barry Holstun Lopez
The National Book Award-winning author of Arctic Dreams presents a lyrical, intellectual account of his world travels and the extraordinary encounters with people, animals and natural elements that shaped his life.
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Post Traumatic Hood Disorder
by David Tomas Martinez
A searing interrogation of identity, masculinity, and contemporary culture, Post Traumatic Hood Disorder's references range from Icarus to Sir Mix-A-Lot.
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See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in Italy
by Frances Mayes
The best-selling author of Under the Tuscan Sun presents an evocative, recipe-complemented travel narrative through Italy's 20 regions, from Friuli to Calabria, that identifies the lesser-known cultural and historical gems enjoyed by locals.
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