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Nonfiction Bestsellers Updated 9/21/2025 |
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Mother Mary comes to me
by Arundhati Roy
The memoir from the legendary author of The God of Small Things and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness traces the complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a fierce and formidable force who shaped her life both as a woman and a writer.
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Breakneck : China's quest to engineer the future
by Dan Wang
"For close to a decade, technology analyst Dan Wang has been living through the country's astonishing, messy progress. China's towering bridges, gleaming railways, and sprawling factories have improved economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain throughout the society. This reality--political repression and astonishing growth--is not a paradox, but rather a feature of China's engineering mindset. In Breakneck, Wang blends political, economic, and philosophical analysis with reportage to reveal a provocative new framework for understanding China--one that helps us see America more clearly, too. While China is an engineering state, relentlessly pursuing megaprojects, the United States has stalled. America has transformed into a lawyerly society, reflexively blocking everything, good and bad. Blending razor-sharp analysis with immersive storytelling, Wang offers a gripping portrait of a nation in flux. Breakneck traverses metropolises like Shanghai, Chongqing, and Shenzhen, where the engineering state has created not only dazzling infrastructure but also a sense of optimism. The book also exposes the downsides of social engineering, including the surveillance of ethnic minorities, political suppression, and the traumas of the one-child policy and zero-Covid. In an era of animosity and mistrust, Wang unmasks the shocking similarities between the United States and China. Breakneck reveals how each country points toward a better path for the other: Chinese citizens would bebetter off if their government could learn to value individual liberties, while Americans would be better off if their government could learn to embrace engineering--and to produce better outcomes for the many, not just the few"
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Sister wife : a memoir of faith, family, and finding freedom
by Christine Brown Woolley
Traces the "Sister Wives" star's life from her polygamist upbringing in Utah to becoming Kody Brown's third wife and a reality TV personality, revealing both the ideals and struggles of plural marriage and her eventual decision to leave the lifestyle behind.
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On power
by Mark R. Levin
Analyzes of the philosophy and structure of power and the critical impact of liberty on our collective future.
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Gwyneth : the biography
by Amy Odell
"Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion, and the modern wellness industry. Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty, and that immense privilege turned her intoa target of backlash when, at just twenty-six, she won an Oscar. Rather than cave in to criticism, she leveraged the attention for valuable endorsement deals and film roles, eventually founding her controversial wellness and lifestyle company, Goop. Overthe decades, she has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth-the basis of her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities-has never been fully revealed, until now. Based on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, this deeply researched biography provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of her relationships, family, friendships, iconic films, and tenure as the CEO of Goop. Gwynethoffers the fascinating, definitive look at how Paltrow rose to prominence, stayed in the limelight, and shaped culture-for better or worse-for so long"
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Butler : the untold story of the near assassination of Donald Trump and the fight for America's heartland
by Salena Zito
"From the acclaimed journalist standing only a few feet away from the stage when the gunshots began is this gripping first-hand account of the near assassination of Donald Trump - and the inside story of Trump's heartland-fueled victory. That day in Butler, had the wind gusted less, had Trump's head turned in a slightly different direction, or had the adrenaline-fueled heart of the shooter beat slower, America would have been plunged into chaos, possibly even civil war"
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On her game : Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women's sports
by Christine Brennan
Drawing on dozens of extensive interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting, a veteran journalist narrates Clark's rise-including the formative experiences that led to her scoring more points than any woman or man in major college basketball history.
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A marriage at sea : a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck
by Sophie Elmhirst
"The electrifying true story of a young couple shipwrecked at sea: a mind-blowing tale of obsession, survival, and partnership stretched to its limits. Maurice and Maralyn make an odd couple. He's a loner, awkward and obsessive; she's charismatic and ambitious. But they share a horror of wasting their lives. And they dream - as we all dream - of running away from it all. What if they quit their jobs, sold their house, bought a boat, and sailed away? Most of us begin and end with the daydream. But Mauricebegan to study nautical navigation. Maralyn made detailed lists of provisions. And in June 1972, they set sail. For nearly a year all went well, until deep in the Pacific, a breaching whale knocked a hole in their boat and it sank beneath the waves. Whatensues is a jaw-dropping fight to survive on the wild ocean, with little hope of rescue. Alone together for months in a tiny rubber raft, starving and exhausted, Maurice and Maralyn have to find not only ways to stay alive but ways to get along, as theirinner demons emerge and their marriage is put to the greatest of tests. Although they could run away from the world, they can't run away from themselves. Taut, propulsive, and dazzling, A MARRIAGE AT SEA pairs adrenaline-fueled high seas adventure with agutting love story that asks why we love difficult people, and who we become under the most extreme conditions imaginable"
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Uncommon Favor : basketball, North Philly, my mother, and the life lessons I learned from all three
by Dawn Staley
"For the first time, Dawn Staley shares her inspiring life story. A three-time Olympic Gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private. Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley's success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career. Beginning with her humble origins on the North Philadelphia basketball court and her rise to national fame at the University of Virginia -- where she led her team to three Final Fours -- Staley recounts the key moments that shaped her winning mindset. Her iconic career in the WNBA and her groundbreaking coaching journey at the University of South Carolina highlight the milestones and turning points that have defined her success, both on and off the court. Fearless and authentic, Uncommon Favor shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible"
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Mark Twain
by Ron Chernow
"Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, under Halley's Comet, the rambunctious Twain was an early teller of tall tales. He left his home in Missouri at an early age, piloted steamboats on the Mississippi, and arrived in the Nevada Territory during the silver-mining boom. Before long, he had accepted a job at the local newspaper, where he barged into vigorous discourse and debate, hoaxes and hijinks. After moving to San Francisco, he published stories that attracted national attention for their brashness and humor, writing under a pen name soon to be immortalized. Chernow draws a richly nuanced portrait of the man who shamelessly sought fame and fortune and crafted his celebrity persona with meticulous care. Twain eventually settled with his wife and three daughters in Hartford, where he wrote some of his most well-known works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, earning him further acclaim. He threw himself into American politics, emerging as the nation's most notable pundit. While his talents as a writer and speaker flourished, his madcap business ventures eventually forced him into bankruptcy; to economize, Twain and his family spent nine eventful years in exile in Europe. He suffered the death of his wife and two daughters, and the last stage of his life was marked by heartache, political crusades, and eccentric behavior that sometimes obscured darker forces at play. Drawing on Twain's bountiful archives, including his fifty notebooks, thousands of letters, and hundreds of unpublished manuscripts, Chernow masterfully captures a man whose career reflected the country's westward expansion, industrialization, and foreign wars. No other white author of his generation grappled so fully with the legacy of slavery after the Civil War or showed such keen interest in African American culture. Today, more than one hundred years after his death, Twain's writing continues to be read, debated, and quoted."
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Steve Martin writes the written word : collected written word works
by Steve Martin
"Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is a perfect introduction for new fans and a must-have for longtime fans, showcasing the longevity, range, and--above all--hilarity of the master. Filled with his singular characters and musings--Daniel PecanCambridge, a modern-day neurotic yearning to break free in The Pleasure of My Company, to the comedic and heartbreaking relationship between Neiman Marcus shopgirl Mirabelle and businessman Ray Porter in Shopgirl, to meditations on bad neighbors and so much more--this collection shows the breadth of Martin's work, which is bolstered by a mix of brand-new and previously published selections of his writing for the New Yorker's "Shouts & Murmurs" column"
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Remember us : American sacrifice, Dutch freedom, and a forever promise forged in World War II
by Robert M. Edsel
"Remember Us, by Robert Edsel . . . begins in the pre-dawn hours of Hitler's invasion of Western Europe on May 10, 1940, when his forces rolled into the small rural province of Limburg in the Netherlands shattering more than 100 years of peace. Their freedom gone, the Dutch lived through four-and-a-half years of occupation until American forces reached Limburg in September 1944, the last portion of Western Europe liberated by the Allies before their advance on Nazi Germany slammed to a halt. Like The Monuments Men, Remember Us is an ensemble piece that follows twelve main characters over a six-year span, zeroing in on ordinary people including Frieda van Schèaik, a teenager who falls in love with an American soldier; Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole, the first member of the 101st Airborne to receive the Medal of Honor; and Sergeant Jeff Wiggins of the 960th Quartermaster Service Company, who escaped the poverty and racism of Alabama for yet another indignity--digging graves. Drawing on never-before-seen letters, diaries, and other historical records, Edsel shows the painful price of freedom, on the battlefields and inside American homes. In this rich, dramatic, and suspenseful story, he captures both the horrors of war and the transcendent power of gratitude, showing the extraordinary measures the Dutch have taken to thank their liberators. Remember Us is exactly the book we need--a reminder that grief is universal, that humanity knows no national or racial boundaries, and that we all want to be remembered, somehow, someway, by somebody"
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Empire of AI : dreams and nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI
by Karen Hao
From a brilliant longtime AI Insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI, an eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history, reshaping the planet in real time, from the cockpit of the company that is driving the frenzy
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Fahrenheit-182 : a memoir
by Mark Hoppus
"This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching identities from dork to gothto skate punk, and eventually meeting his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate. With sharp humor and raw honesty, Fahrenheit-182 takes readers through Mark's formative years as a latchkey kid in the 1980s, hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV. Along the way, Mark reflects on his lifelong battle with anxiety, his celebrated career with blink-182, and his public fight with cancer, in a voice that's both relatable and unmistakably his own"
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Uncharted : how Trump beat Biden, Harris, and the odds in the wildest campaign in history
by Chris Whipple
"A disastrous debate, a would-be assassin's bullet, an electrifying eleventh hour candidate swap, dramatic & surprising VP selections, betrayals behind closed doors, charges of a stolen election, game-changing blunders - the 2024 presidential election isa political saga of Shakespearean proportions. In minute-by-minute detail, esteemed White House historian & political analyst Chris Whipple chronicles the unprecedented drama as it unfolds, documenting the true story of the Harris & Trump campaigns and the difficult, urgent decisions made in the back rooms of power, with the future of American democracy at stake. Alternating between the Biden/Harris/Walz & the Trump/Vance camps, Whipple tells the story of campaign 2024, drawing on his unique access to exclusive sources on both sides, including conversations with members of the candidates' inner circles"
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John & Paul : a love story in songs
by Ian Leslie
"John Lennon and Paul McCartney knew each other for twenty-three years, from 1957 to 1980. This book is the myth-shattering biography of a relationship that changed the cultural history of the world. The Beatles shook the world to its core in the 1960's and, to this day, new generations continue to fall in love with their songs and their story. At the heart of this phenomenon lies the dynamic between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Few other musical partnerships have been rooted in such a deep, intense and complicated personal relationship. John and Paul's relationship was defined by its complexity: compulsive, tender and tempestuous; full of longing, riven by jealousy. Like the band, their relationship was always in motion, never in equilibrium for long. John & Paul traces its twists and turns and reveals how these shifts manifested themselves in the music. The two of them shared a private language, rooted in the stories, comedy and songs they both loved as teenagers, and later, in the lyrics of Beatlessongs. In John & Paul, acclaimed writer Ian Leslie uses the songs they wrote to trace the shared journey of these two compelling men before, during, and after The Beatles. Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, Leslie offers us an intimate and insightful new look at two of the greatest icons in music history, and rich insights into the nature of creativity, collaboration, and human intimacy"
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No more tears : the dark story of Johnson & Johnson
by Gardiner Harris
In this blistering exposé, an award-winning investigative journalist uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of Johnson & Johnson's deceitful and dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions.
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The echo machine : how right-wing extremism created a post-truth America
by David Pakman
Explores the decline of critical thinking and the rise of reactionary politics fueled by right-wing extremism, offering a pragmatic critique of American political discourse, with insights on how to improve media literacy, public education and critical thinking to restore democracy and counteract disinformation.
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The tell : a memoir
by Amy Griffin
Documents the author's journey to uncover buried childhood trauma, exploring perfectionism, validation and self-discovery as she navigates psychedelic therapy, the judicial system and her Texas roots, ultimately revealing the transformative power of embracing radical truth.
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Care and feeding : a memoir
by Laurie Woolever
This witty and candid memoir of the food writer chronicles her chaotic journey through the food world, navigating toxic dynamics, bold mentors and personal struggles, while seeking purpose and balance between career ambition and motherhood.
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The tears of things / : Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
by Richard Rohr
"How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel over an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, showing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a path forward today. The prophets' writings echo the spectrum of human development. Beneath their initial fervor and their forceful words, there lies a profound lamentation about our shared humancondition and the pain of the world. Yet, in their astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their movement from anger and lament to wholeness and hope, the prophets embody what Rohr calls holy disorder-a distinct approach to confronting malevolence and recognizing the wholeness of every living being. Drawing on a century of Biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared millions to Rohr, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom and paves a path ofenlightenment for anyone seeking a wholehearted way of living in a hurting world"
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You didn't hear this from me : (mostly) true notes on gossip
by Kelsey McKinney
Explores our obsession with gossip, questioning its role in culture and society, while blending journalism, memoir, and cultural criticism to analyze the complex nature of gossip?—?its enjoyment, its dangers, and its prevalence in daily life.
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Memorial days : a memoir
by Geraldine Brooks
Having no time to grieve when her husband suddenly died, the author after three years flew to a remote Australian island and stayed in a shack on a pristine coast, going days without seeing another person, and pondered the ways cultures grieve and what rituals might help her rebuild her life.
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Original sins / : The Mis-education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism
by Eve L. Ewing
"American public schools have been called "the great equalizer." If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour-de-force makes it clear that the opposite is true: the educational system has played an instrumental role in creating racial hierarchies, preparing children to expect unequal treatment throughout their lives. In Original Sins, Ewing demonstrates that schools were designed to propagate the idea of white intellectual superiority, to "civilize" Native students and to prepare Black students for menial labor. Schools were not an afterthought for the "founding fathers"; they were envisioned by Thomas Jefferson to fortify the country's racial hierarchy. And while those dynamics are less overt now than they were in centuries past, Ewing shows that they persist in a curriculum that continues to minimize the horrors of American history. Ewing argues that the most insidious aspects of the system are under the radar: standardized testing, tracking, school discipline, and access to resources. By demonstrating that it's in the DNA of American schools to serve as an effective, and under-acknowledged, mechanism maintaining inequality in this country today, Ewing makes the case that there should be a profound re-evaluation of what schools are supposed to do, and for whom. This book will change the way people understand the place they send their children for eight hours a day"
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Believe : why everyone should be religious
by Ross Gregory Douthat
"For searchers caught between doubt and belief and for believers struggling to reconcile faith with contemporary assumptions about science and progress, Believe by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat shows how religious faith makes better sense of reality than skepticism or disbelief"
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The harder I fight, the more I love you : a memoir
by Neko Case
Chronicles the Grammy-nominated artist's evolution from an isolated, poverty-stricken childhood in rural Washington to a revered international figure, emphasizing themes of loneliness, nature, camaraderie, and the transformative impact of music and art on personal identity amidst obstacles.
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Superagency : what could possibly go right with our AI future
by Reid Hoffman
Presents an optimistic vision of an AI-driven future, emphasizing its potential to enhance individual agency and societal outcomes while addressing challenges such as disinformation and job displacement; the book advocates for the inclusive and adaptive use of AI to foster positive change in education, healthcare, and personal empowerment.
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Your Mom's Gonna Love Me
by Matt Rife
One part memoir, one part comedy special, one part crazy first date. Just you and Matt between the covers. The comedian portrays moments from his life and career.
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Freedom
by Angela Merkel with Beate Baumann
Angela Merkel recounts daily life in the chancellor's office as well as the dramatic days and nights when she made far-reaching decisions in Berlin, Brussels, and beyond.
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Cher: The Memoir, Part One
by Cher
The notable pop star and diva offers the first part of her extensive biography about her fascinating life. After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail.
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The Serviceberry
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass explains how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.
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Master of Me
by Keke Palmer
From an award-winning, multi-hyphenate global entertainer comes the true story of her journey to understanding her genuine value. The entertainer, who won two primetime Emmy Awards, describes some of the ways in which she overcame obstacles.
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Citizen
by Bill Clinton
The former president chronicles his post-presidential journey with personal insights, details his humanitarian work, reflects on major twenty-first-century events and highlights his enduring commitment to public service, family and democracy.
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A Certain Idea of America
by Peggy Noonan
A collection of essays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning opinion columnist on various aspects of our nation. In this new collection of her essential recent work, Noonan demonstrates the erudition, wisdom and humor that have made her one of America’s most admired writers.
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Heartbreak is the National Anthem
by Rob Sheffield
A Rolling Stone columnist provides an intimate look at Taylor Swift's evolution into a global pop phenomenon, detailing her musical impact, storytelling prowess and cultural significance and unique connection with fans and the broader music industry.
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Carson the Magnificent
by Bill Zehme
A much-anticipated biography—20 years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture.
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Brothers
by Alex Van Halen
This poignant memoir of brotherhood, music and enduring love celebrates the profound bond between brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen and chronicles their musical journey with personal anecdotes, untold stories and never-before-seen photos.
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Patriot
by Alexei Navalny
A political freedom fighter who paid the ultimate price for his convictions recounts his political career, the many attempts on his life and the lives of the people closest to him and the relentless campaign he and his team waged against an increasingly dictatorial regime.
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Dinner for Vampires
by Bethany Joy Lenz
The One Tree Hill actress recounts her secret life in a manipulative cult, enduring abuse and financial exploitation until becoming a mother gave her the courage to escape and begin healing from the trauma.
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American Heroes
by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan—share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor.
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War
by Bob Woodward
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner tells the revelatory, behind-the-scenes story of three wars—Ukraine, the Middle East and the struggle for the American presidency.
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Framed : astonishing true stories of wrongful convictions
by John Grisham
Exposes 10 harrowing tales of innocent Americans unjustly found guilty and convicted of crimes they didn't commit, shedding light on the flaws within the legal system that led to their imprisonment and the relentless battles for exoneration that ensued.
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Sonny Boy : a memoir
by Al Pacino
One of the most iconic actors in the history of film, known for such films as The Godfather and Dog Day Afternoon, offers a revelatory account of a creative life in full.
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Cats of the World
by Hannah Renâe Shaw
A professional kitten rescuer and animal photographer explore cat culture across 25 countries, capturing stunning photos and interviews with cat lovers to celebrate the unique bond between cats and their admirers globally.
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Life on Svalbard : Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole
by Cecilia Blomdahl
With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later. Through personal stories and first hand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions.
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Melania : A Memoir
by Melania Trump
A memoir of a former first lady offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who navigated several challenges in her prominent position.
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From Here to the Great Unknown : a memoir
by Lisa Marie Presley
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, tells her whole story for the first time in a memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie's death.
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Play Nice : the rise, fall, and future of blizzard entertainment
by Jason Schreier
The gaming industry's preeminent investigative journalist examines three decades of ups and downs at Blizzard Entertainment—the creators of World of Warcraft—leading up to a hostile corporate takeover and a sexual misconduct scandal that rocked the company.
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens
by Ina Garten
In her first memoir, the bestselling cookbook author and host of the beloved Food Network show “Barefoot Contessa” offers a personal, engaging and motivating narrative of her extraordinary journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a cultural icon.
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The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Between the World and Me travels the world to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don't—shape our realities.
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The Barn : the secret history of a murder in Mississippi
by Wright Thompson
Recounting one of the most notorious and consequential killings in American history—the 1955 murder and torture of Emmett Till, a Black boy barely in his teens, in barn in Money, Mississippi, this story about property, money, power and white supremacy is still ongoing and implicates all of us.
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The Third Gilmore Girl
by Kelly Bishop
An award-winning and actress chronicles her six decades in show business, from Broadway to Hollywood with A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls and much more.
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On Freedom
by Timothy Snyder
Called “the leading interpreter of our dark times,” an acclaimed Yale historian, drawing on the work of philosophers and political dissidents, conversations with contemporary thinkers and his own experiences, explores freedom, identifying the practices and attitudes that will allow us to design a government in which we and future generations can flourish.
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Want
by Gillian Anderson
A collection of confessions from women around the world, Want is a revelatory, sensational and game-changing exploration of women’s sexuality that asks, and answers: How do women feel about sex when they have the freedom to be totally anonymous?
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Over the Influence : a memoir
by JoJo
In a raw, behind-the-scenes look at her life, both personal and professional, the chart-topping recording artist's unflinching vulnerability allows readers to connect with her on a whole new level through stories of success, heartbreak, redemption and resilience.
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Connie : a memoir
by Connie Chung
In this witty and definitive memoir, the trailblazing journalist recounts her groundbreaking career as the first Asian woman in U.S. television news, detailing her experiences with sexism, her major stories and her behind-the-scenes challenges and triumphs.
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Nexus : a brief history of information networks from the Stone Age to AI
by Yuval N. Harari
From the Stone Age through the canonization of the Bible, Stalinism, Nazism and the resurgence of populism today, a historian and philosopher explores human history to consider how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world, addressing the urgent choices we face as nonhuman intelligence threatens our very existence.
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Who Could Ever Love You : a family memoir
by Mary L. Trump
An intimate, heartbreaking memoir concerns a father, a mother and a family's exile. The author of “Too Much and Never Enough” and “The Reckoning” portrays the dynamics within her family.
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Reagan : his life and legend
by Max Boot
Drawing on more than 100 new interviews and thousands of newly available documents, a best-selling biographer tells the epic story of the Depression-era poor boy who transfixed and transformed the nation, first as a film star and then as the 40th President of the United States.
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I Used to Like You Until... : (how binary thinking divides us)
by Kat Timpf
In this critique of binary thinking, a longtime Fox News journalist challenges societal norms by advocating for nuanced perspectives and open dialogue, highlighting the dangers of polarization and urging genuine connection over divisive tribalism.
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Armed With Good Intentions by Wallace PeeplesThis memoir recounts Wallo267's transformation from a life of crime and 20 years in prison to becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker, sharing his journey and philosophy to inspire others to overcome their own obstacles.
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Lovely One : a memoir
by Ketanji Brown Jackson
In this unflinching account, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back the curtain to marry the public record of her life with what is less known, chronicling her extraordinary path to become a jurist on America's highest court.
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Upworthy Good People : Stories from the Best of Humanity
by Lucia Knell
Communicates the transformative power of kindness through stories of more than 100 good people, brought to readers by Upworthy, the social-media platform where millions find inspiration, joy and daily affirmation.
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The Comfort of Crows : a backyard year
by Margaret Renkl
The beloved New York Times opinion writer and best-selling author presents this stunning literary devotional that follows the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of the year, tracing the passing of the seasons, personal and natural. Illustrations.
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The Eastern Front : a history of the Great War, 1914-1918
by Nick Lloyd
An acclaimed historian, drawing on the latest scholarship as well as eyewitness reports, diary entries and memoirs, explores the often-overlooked Eastern Front of World War II, a vast theater of war that brought about the collapse of three empires, reshaping Europe and the world and paving the way for the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Imminent : inside the Pentagon's hunt for UFOs
by Luis Elizondo
The former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs--now known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)--reveals long-hidden secrets with profound implications for not only national security but our understanding of the universe.
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Out of the Darkness : the mystery of Aaron Rodgers
by Ian O'Connor
Drawing on original interviews to answer the most penetrating questions about the league's most enigmatic player, a New York Times best-selling author takes on four-time the NFL MVP, revealing all sides of an all-time great and delivering a portrait of a complex man that will forever shape the way he's viewed.
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Obitchuary : the big hot book of death
by Spencer Henry
Digging deep into the physical aspects of death while also carefully exploring what death says about our humanity, this shocking, macabre, hilarious and moving book, based on the popular podcast, guides us through a deadly, yet colorful history, traditions and contemporary practices to demystify taboo topics.
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Love Triangle : how trigonometry shapes the world
by Matt Parker
In this entertaining and educational ode to trigonometry, which underpins all modern data technology, the stand-up comedian shares plenty of relevant and irreverent reasons we should show a lot more love for the triangles in our lives, relating extraordinary stories of mathematicians, philosophers and engineers who dared to take triangles seriously.
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Men Have Called Her Crazy : a memoir by Anna Marie TendlerRecounting her experience in a psychiatric hospital as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed, a popular artist, in this stunning literary self-portrait, examines the unreasonable expectations and pressures women face in the 21st century as well as the insidious ways men impact their lives.
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On the Edge : the art of risking everything
by Nate Silver
Taking us behind-the-scenes from casinos to venture capital firms to the FTX inner sanctum to meetings of the effective altruism movement, the founder of FiveThirtyEight investigates “The River,” or those whose mastery of risk allows them to shape — and dominate — so much of modern life.
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Grand Prix : an illustrated history of Formula 1
by Will Buxton
The commentator on a popular Netflix series about Formula 1 racing describes the history and origins of the sport, as well as its present and future through interviews with legendary drivers, discussions of the technical aspects and stories of epic races.
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The Art of Power : my story as America's first woman Speaker of the House
by Nancy Pelosi
The first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, passing laws that save lives and livelihoods, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker, becoming a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day who's not afraid of a good fight.
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The Bookshop : a history of the American bookstore
by Evan Friss
Drawing on oral histories, archival collections, municipal records, diaries, letters and interviews with leading booksellers, this ode to bookstores discusses its central place in American cultural life and offers a captivating look at this institution beloved by so many.
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Hillbilly Elegy : a memoir of a family and culture in crisis
by J. D. Vance
Shares the story of the author's family and upbringing, describing how they moved from poverty to an upwardly mobile clan that included the author, a Yale Law School graduate, while navigating the collective demons of the past.
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Autocracy, Inc. : the dictators who want to run the world
by Anne Applebaum
The Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times best-selling author looks at how autocratic countries such as China, Russia and Iran undermine Western democracies through a complex network of kleptocratic financial structures.
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JFK Jr. : an intimate oral biography
by RoseMarie Terenzio
Sharing never-before-told stories and insights, JFK Jr.'s closest friends, confidantes, lovers, classmates, teachers and colleagues paint a vivid portrait of one of the most notable figures of the 20th century, revealing how the boy who saluted became the man America came to know and love who still captures public imagination 25 years after his tragic death. Illustrations.
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Tiger, Tiger
by James Patterson
This first full-scale biography chronicles the impossible life of Tiger Woods whose phenomenal success, despite potentially career-ending injuries and multiple public scandals, led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame, becoming a lasting influence who continues to inspire every rising generation.
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We are Experiencing a Slight Delay : tips, tales, travels
by Gary Janetti
Sharing stories of his varied trips around the world, which double as personal meditations, the New York Times best-selling author, television writer and producer tackles the absurdity and glory of travel, delivering practical advice on all aspects of a traveler's life, making this the perfect getaway companion.
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Ask Not : The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed
by Maureen Callahan
A best-selling author and journalist reveals the dark history of the generations of Kennedy men who have physically and psychologically abused the women in their lives despite their carefully curated depiction of honor and integrity.
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The Singularity is Nearer : when we merge with Al
by Ray Kurzweil
Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweils The Singularity Is Near Duckworth and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, and major films Her, Lucy, Ex Machina. During the succeeding decade many of his predictions about tech advancements have been borne out. In this entirely new book Kurzweil takes a fresh perspective on advances in the singularity - assessing many of his predictions and examining the novel advancements to a revolution in knowledge and an expansion of human potential.
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When the night comes falling : a requiem for the Idaho student murders
by Howard Blum
Published to coincide with the trial that will capture national attention, an Edgar Award-winning investigative reporter examines the mysterious murders of four University of Idaho students, taking us behind the scenes of the investigation that uncovered a large, lurid web of obsession and psychosis within this unthinkable tragedy.
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On Call : a doctor's journey in public service
by Anthony S. Fauci
The most famous?—?and most revered?—?doctor in the world today who guided America through the COVID pandemic?—?and who embodies“speaking truth to power” with dignity and results, reveals his behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home.
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The Friday Afternoon Club : a family memoir
by Griffin Dunne
A memoir and coming-of-age story chronicling the successes and disappointments, wit and wildness of Dunne and his multigenerational family of larger-than-life characters.
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Hip-Hop is History
by Questlove
The renowned drummer from The Roots and New York Times best-selling author chronicles fifty years of hip-hop and how it has affected every aspect of our culture, from fashion and film to TV.
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Just Add Water : my swimming life
by Katie Ledecky
In this candid and inspiring memoir of a true competitor, a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist and a world record-holder in individual swimming events charts her life in swimming, from discovering the joy of the pool to developing a champion's mindset that has allowed her to persevere. Illustrations.
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Roctogenarians : late in life debuts, comebacks, and triumphs
by Mo Rocca
Celebrating the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life, this entertaining and unexpected collection stars an amazing cast of characters—some long gone and some very much still living, including John Goodenough, who scored a Nobel Prize at 97 for inventing the lithium-ion battery. Illustrations.
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Entrances and Exits
by Michael Richards
The three-time Emmy Award-winning actor best known for playing the beloved Cosmo Kramer on the TV series Seinfeld looks back on his long comedy career and the challenges he faced along his road to stardom.
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When the Sea Came Alive : an oral history of
D-day
by Garrett M. Graff
The New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist for Watergate turns his attention to D-Day, one of history's greatest and most unbelievable miliary and human triumphs, exploring the full impact of this world-changing event and offering a fitting tribute to the people of the Greatest Generation.
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The war on warriors : behind the betrayal of the men who keep us free
by Pete Hegseth
Combining his own military experiences, tales of outrage and an incisive look at how the chain of command got so kinked, this book, revealing a society that has forgotten the men who face the dangers the Left pretends don't exist, sets out to save our warriors and win future wars.
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A walk in the park : the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon
by Kevin Fedarko
From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the epic adventure tale The Emerald Mile comes the most dramatic and deeply moving account ever of walking the Grand Canyon, a highly dangerous, life-changing 750-mile trek. The Grand Canyon is an American treasure, visited by more than 6 million people a year, many of whom are rendered speechless by its vast beauty, mystery, and complexity. Now, in A Walk in the Park, author Kevin Fedarko chronicles his year-long effort to find a 750-mile path along the length of the Grand Canyon, through a vertical wilderness suspended between the caprock along the rims of the abyss and the Colorado River, which flows along its bottom. An epic adventure, action-packed survival tale, and a deep spiritual journey, A Walk in the Park gives us an unprecedented glimpse of the crown jewel of America's National Parks: an iconic landscape framed by ancient rock whose contours are recognized by all, but whose secrets and treasures are known to almost no one, and whose topography encompasses some of the harshest, least explored, most awe-inspiring terrain in the world.
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Life's too short : a memoir
by Darius Rucker
The three-time Grammy award-winning, diamond-album-selling lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and country music star tells the story of his life through the music that made him and his own music with Hootie and as a solo artist, sharing stories of his road-hardened life that are raw, real, funny and deeply emotional.
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Joyful recollections of trauma
by Paul Scheer
The award-winning comedian, actor, filmmaker and podcaster presents a hilarious and candid memoir-in-essays that confront his sometimes shocking and difficult childhood, journey towards self-acceptance and his own experiences as a father.
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What a Fool Believes : a memoir
by Michael McDonald
In his candid, laidback memoir, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling icon tells the story of his life and music, relaying the lessons he's learned along the way.
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Once upon a time : the captivating life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
by Elizabeth Beller
Drawing on in-depth research and exclusive interviews with those closest to her, a journalist explores the real Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy behind the tabloid headlines and frenzy amidst today's cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, revealing a multifaceted woman worthy of our attention regardless of her husband and untimely death.
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What this comedian said will shock you
by Bill Maher
Inspired by the“editorial” he delivers at the end of each episode of Real Time, this hilarious work of commentary about American life speaks exactly to the moment we're in, covering free speech, cops, drugs, race, religion, cancel culture, the media, show biz, romance, health and more.
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Quanta and fields : the biggest ideas in the universe
by Sean M. Carroll
The most trusted explainer of the most mind-boggling concepts guides readers into the extraordinary depths of The Standard Model of particle physics, illuminating the mysteries of quantum reality and what the universe is made of.
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Morning after the revolution : dispatches from the wrong side of history
by Nellie Bowles
Investigating the progressive movement for herself, a former New York Times reporter gives readers a front-row seat to the absurd drama of a political movement gone mad, exposing the more comic excesses of a movement that went from a sideshow to the very center of American life.
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Down with the system : a memoir (of sorts)
by Serj Tankian
This memoir by the musician, songwriter and lead singer-lyricist of the award-winning metal band System Of A Down retraces his remarkable journey from his roots as a Lebanese-born Armenian-American to a career in music and activism.
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Rebel girl : my life as a feminist punk
by Kathleen Hanna
The original rebel girl and legendary front woman of Bikini Kill, which embodied the punk scene of the 90s, shares how the relationships and friendships she developed during those years reminded her that, despite the odds, the punk world could still nurture and care for its own.
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The situation room : the inside story of presidents in crisis
by George Stephanopoulos
A former senior advisor to President Clinton, and for more than 20 years, the anchor of This Week and the co-anchor of Good Morning America, takes us into the White House Situation Room, the epicenter of crisis management where decisions are made that affect the lives of every person on this planet.
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Coming home
by Brittney Griner
From the nine-time women's basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist comes a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home.
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The end of everything : how wars descend into annihilation
by Victor Davis Hanson
A military historian narrates a series of sieges and sackings that span the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World, depicting war's drama, violence and folly and delivering a sobering call to heed the lessons of obliteration to avoid catastrophe once again.
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You Never Know : a memoir
by Tom Selleck
An American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.
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The age of grievance
by Frank Bruni
A best-selling author and longtime New York Times columnist, examining what happens when all sorts of grievances—the greater ones, the lesser ones, the authentic, the invented—are jumbled together, discusses the potential for the devastating erosion of the civility, common ground and compromise necessary for our democracy to survive.
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For love of country : leave the Democratic party behind
by Tulsi Gabbard
The newly independent U.S. representative from Hawaii discusses why she left the Democratic party, citing what she calls their focus on woke ideology, anti-white animus and shift away from traditional American values.
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Uncomfortable conversations with a Jew
by Emmanuel Acho
For Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby no question about Jews is off-limits. They go there. The questions, and answers, might make you squirm, but together, they explain the tropes, stereotypes, and catalysts of antisemitism in America today. The topics are complicated and Acho and Tishby bring vastly different perspectives. Tishby is an outspoken Israeli American. Acho is a mild-mannered son of a Nigerian American pastor. But they share a superpower: an uncanny ability to make complicated ideas easy to understand so anyone can follow the straight line from the past to our immediate moment, and then see around corners. Acho and Tishby are united by the core belief that hatred toward one group is never isolated: if you see the smoke of bigotry in one place, expect that we will all be in the fire
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The work of art : how something comes from nothing
by Adam Moss
From former editor-in-chief of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art. What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were theirtools, Moss breaks down the work-the tortuous paths and artistic decisions-that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another.
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Shakespeare : the man who pays the rent
by Judi Dench
Interweaving anecdotes on audiences, critics, company spirit and rehearsal room etiquette, Dame Judi Dench opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her 70-year career, serving up priceless revelations on everything from the craft of speaking in verse to her personal interpretations of some of Shakespeare's most famous scenes.
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Nuclear War : a scenario by Annie JacobsenExploring a nuclear war scenario, a Pulitzer Prize-finalist in history, in this in-depth and urgent book, draws on new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons; created the response plans; and been responsible for those decisions should they need to have been made.
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My Beloved Monster : Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me by Caleb CarrCaleb Carr has had special relationships with cats since he was a young boy in a turbulent household, famously peopled by the founding members of the Beat Generation, where his steadiest companions were the adopted cats that lived with him both in the city and the country. As an adult, he has had many close feline companions, with relationships that have outlasted most of his human ones. But only after building a three-story home in rural, upstate New York did he enter into the most extraordinary of all of his cat pairings: Masha, a Siberian Forest cat who had been abandoned as a kitten, and was languishing in a shelter when Caleb met her. She had hissed and fought off all previous carers and potential adopters, but somehow, she chose Caleb as her savior. The story of Caleb and Masha is an inspiring and life-affirming relationship for readers of all backgrounds and interests—a love story like no other.
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Knife : meditations after an attempted murder
by Salman Rushdie
The internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner speaks out for the first time about the traumatic events of August 12, 2022, when an attempt was made on his life, in this deeply personal meditation on violence, art, loss, love and finding the strength to stand up again.
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The anxious generation : how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness by Jonathan Haidt"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Most important, Haidt issues a clear call to action.
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Love, Mom : inspiring stories celebrating motherhood
by Nicole Saphier
From Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier comes an inspiring collection of powerful first-person stories celebrating motherhood, from Fox News personalities and extraordinary moms around America.
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An unfinished love story : a personal history of the 1960s
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian reflects on her 42-year marriage with Dick Goodwin, one the shining stars of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier and the journey of going through the letters, diaries, documents and memorabilia he saved over the years.
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Somehow : thoughts on love
by Anne Lamott
"Love is our only hope," Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. "It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks." In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. In each chapter of Somehow, Lamott refracts all the colors of the spectrum. The lessons she underscores are that love enlightens as it educates, comforts as it energizes, sustains as it surprises. Full of the compassion and humanity that have made Lamott beloved by millions of readers, Somehow is classic Anne Lamott: funny, warm, and wise.
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The age of magical overthinking : notes on modern irrationality
by Amanda Montell
Utilizing her linguistic insights and sociological explorations, the best-selling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult delves into the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, including“magical thinking,” offering a prevailing message of hope, empathy and forgiveness for our anxiety-riddled human selves.
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All you need is love : the Beatles in their own words
by Peter Brown
This groundbreaking oral history of the Beatles is based on interviews with Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and others in 1980-81 in preparation for the international bestseller The Love You Make.
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The false white gospel : rejecting Christian nationalism, reclaiming true faith, and refounding democracy
by Jim Wallis
A major new work by the New York Times bestselling author, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help re-found democracy It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith--specifically the "Christian" in White Christian Nationalism--inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need--to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are oblivious, stuck, and captive to the ideology and idolatry of White Christian Nationalism that is leading us to such great danger. Wallis turns our attention to six iconic texts at the heart of what genuine biblical faith means and what Jesus, in the gospels, has called us to do. It is time to ask anew: do we believe these teachings or not? This book isn't only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and even those with no faith at all. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate, and violence for the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. And that must involve all of us--religious or not. Learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America. And more than ever, the words of Jesus ring, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.""
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Never leave the dogs behind : a memoir
by Brianna Madia
After the fallout of a painful, public divorce, the New York Times best-selling author, in her pared-down trailer with only her four precious dogs as company, reckons with her decision to be alone in the desert as she grapples with anger, despair and freedom that comes from being on her own.
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Co-intelligence : living and working with AI
by Ethan Mollick
From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI The release of generative AI-from LLMs like ChatGPT to image generators like DALL-E-marks a new era. We have invented technologies that boost our physical capabilities and others that automate complex tasks, but never, until now, have we created a technology that can boost our intelligence-with an impact on work and life that researchers project will be greater than that of steam power or the internet. Thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of generative AI.
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Sociopath : a memoir
by Patric Gagne
With emotions like fear, guilt and empathy eluding her, the author, trying to replace the nothingness with something, realizes, after connecting with an old flame, if she's capable of love, it must mean she isn't a monster and sets out to prove the millions of Americans who share her diagnosis aren't all monsters either.
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Rebel rising : a memoir
by Rebel Wilson
Chronicling the emotional and physical lessons she's learned as well as her most embarrassing experiences, the scene-stealing actress, writing about the most personal and important moments in her life, from fertility issues and weight gain and loss to rejections, shows us how to love ourselves while making us laugh uncontrollably. Illustrations.
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The book features the looks that brought the Barbie press tour to life, with creations by some of the most recognizable fashion designers of our time. Includes a conversation with Margot Robbie, Andrew Mukamal and Margaret Zhang.
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Life : my story through history
by Francis
For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.
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One way back : a memoir
by Christine Blasey
On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court; this is the true behind-the-scenes story of that testimony.
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The House of Hidden Meanings : a memoir
by RuPaul
"RuPaul is an icon and this memoir proves it! He is an excellent storyteller, speaking with honesty and clarity about his childhood and barrier-breaking rise to fame. His self-assured confidence and radical optimism are inspiring and contagious."
-Chosen by Katie B.
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Bad therapy : why the kids aren't growing up
by Abigail Shrier
"From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into a mental health industry that is harming, not healing, American children In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost, sad and fearful of growing up. What's gone wrong with America's youth? In Bad Therapy, bestselling investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids--it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline, and even talk to our kids. She reveals that most of the therapeutic approaches have serious side effects and few proven benefits. Among her unsettling findings: Talk therapy can induce rumination, trapping children in cycles of anxiety and depression Social Emotional Learning handicaps our most vulnerable children, in both public schools and private "Gentle parenting" can encourage emotional turbulence - even violence - in children as they lash out, desperate for an adult in charge Mental health care can be lifesaving when properly applied to children with severe needs, but for the typical child, the cure can be worse than the disease. Bad Therapy is a must-read for anyone questioning why our efforts to bolster America's kids have backfired--and what it will take for parents to lead a turnaround"
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Burn book : a tech love story
by Kara Swisher
From an award-winning journalist comes a witty, scathing, but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead.
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Attack from within : how disinformation is sabotaging America
by Barbara McQuade
A legal scholar and analyst looks at both the history and current threat of disinformation from Mussolini and Hitler to Bolsonaro and Trump while offering practical solutions to overcoming its poisonous influence on democracy.
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Grief is for people
by Sloane Crosley
The author of the New York Times best-sellers I Was Told There'd Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number shares how she dealt with the grief of losing her best friend to suicide.
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White rural rage : the threat to American democracy
by Thomas F. Schaller
"It's an open secret that voters in smaller, less populous states have more electoral power than their urban counterparts, so why are these same voters the most eager to leave behind democratic principles? In Held Hostage, political scientists Thomas Schaller and Paul Waldman explore why, with all of this extra influence, these same voters fail to see real benefits, for instance suffering worse health and education outcomes than larger states, and why they are the most likely to rage against the democratic project the moment elections stop going their way. This is the patriotic paradox of rural America: The rural citizens who take such pride in their patriotism are least likely to defend core American principles, even when the system itself is set up in their favor. If the commitment to American democracy of this exalted minority crumbles, can the US itself survive? Thanks to the extra weight smaller states enjoy, the past two Republican presidents entered the White House despite losing the popular vote.Senate malapportionment is even worse. By 2040, just 30 percent of the population, concentrated in smaller and more rural states, will elect 70 senators. This skewed dynamic is already changing policy outcomes--scuttling nationally popular bills in the Senate and distorting the balance of the courts--but there's a puzzling contradiction inherent in this rural privilege. Voters there believe the nation has failed them, and to some degree, they're right. With on-the-ground reporting from five very different rural counties spread across the country, Held Hostage offers unique insights into how the struggles and resentments of rural people ripple out to determine the kind of country we all live in. Schaller and Waldman critique the structures in place that have led to this imbalance, but they also provocatively criticize rural voters and states themselves for the choices they've made on behalf of themselves and the country. And, they point the way toward a political reimagining that would not only offer a better future for rural people, but make it possible for rural America to stop dragging the rest of the country down"
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It's hard for me to live with me : a memoir
by Rex Chapman
The University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran and social media influencer discusses how he overcame both an addiction to prescription painkillers and a severe gambling problem that cost him almost his entire fortune.
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Why we remember : unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters
by Charan Ranganath
Combining accessible language with cutting-edge research, eye-opening studies and examples from pop culture, a pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist unveils the hidden role memory plays throughout our lives and how once we understand its power, we can cut through the clutter to remember the things we want to remember.
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Splinters : another kind of love story
by Leslie Jamison
From the New York Times best-selling author of The Recovering and The Empathy Exams comes the riveting story of rebuilding a life after the end of a marriage—an exploration of motherhood, art and new love.
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This American ex-wife / : How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life
by Lyz Lenz
Weaving reportage with sociological research, literature with popular culture, and personal stories of coming together and breaking up, a journalist and proud divorcee, in this deeply validating manifesto on the gender politics of marriage, preaches the good gospel of the power of divorce.
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Medgar & Myrlie : Medgar Evers and the love story that awakened America
by Joy-Ann Reid
Tracing the extraordinary lives and legacy of two civil rights icons, this gripping account of Medgar and Myrlie Evers is told through their relationship and the work that went into winning basic rights for black Americans, and the repercussions that still resonate today.
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What have we here? : portraits of a life
by Billy Dee Williams
Recalling his remarkable life of nearly eight decades, the film legend who has starred in 40 movies, seven Broadway plays and has made more than 40 TV shows and movies combined shows how he, as the first Black character in the Star Wars universe, became a true pop culture icon.
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The lede : dispatches from a life in the press
by Calvin Trillin
Drawing on his six-decade career, the best-selling author and beloved New Yorker writer, in this fascinating, opinionated portrait of journalism, uses his unique combination of reportage and humor to take on his own professional environment: the American press.
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Read write own : building the next era of the Internet
by Chris Dixon
Drawing from firsthand observations, mental models and experiences from a 25-year career in the software industry, a tech visionary explores how blockchain networks have begun to democratize ownership, granting power and economic benefits to communities of users, not just corporations, and how that affects us all.
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Find me the votes : a hard-charging Georgia prosecutor, a rogue president, and the plot to steal an American election
by Michael Isikoff
"In Find Me the Votes, two years of immersive reporting by Isikoff and Klaidman has produced the most authoritative and dramatic account yet of a defeated president's conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and how a local Georgia prosecutor--a daughterof the civil rights movement--decided to indict him and his allies for his desperate attempt to hold on to power. From the beginning, Fani Willis saw Donald Trump's crimes as a voting rights case, and an attempt by the former president to deprive the citizens of Georgia of the franchise, a right for which her forebears had bled. Isikoff and Klaidman take us deep inside both the nerve center of Trump's effort to steal the election and the DA's team of prosecutors as they build their case against the president. Their reporting reveals new information on the plot to criminally seize voting equipment in several states; Sidney Powell's attempt to obtain preemptive pardons from Trump; and revelatory communications between the president and his co-conspirators.We see the prosecution take shape in Willis's office in the face of heinous threats of violent retaliation from Trump's supporters"
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Madness : race and insanity in a Jim Crow asylum
by Antonia Hylton
Tracing the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people's bodies and minds in our current healthcare system, a Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist tells the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the nation's last segregated asylums.
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One in a millennial : on friendship, feelings, fangirls, and fitting in
by Kate Kennedy
In this laugh-out-loud book filled with keen observations, a pop culture commentator and host of the millennial-focused podcast Be There in Five both celebrates and criticizes the culture that shaped her as a woman, tackling AOL Instant Messenger, American Girl Dolls, Spice Girl feminism, millennial motherhood and more.
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Only say good things : surviving Playboy and finding myself
by Crystal Hefner
A world-renowned model, advocate, entrepreneur and wife of the late Hugh Hefner provides a fascinating look behind-the-scenes at a powerful cultural icon and brand, revealing the objectification and misogyny of the Playboy mansion and sharing her transformative journey to a person who finally recognized her true worth.
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More : a memoir of open marriage
by Molly Roden Winter
The author, in this unputdownable memoir of love, desire and personal growth, shares how she and her husband embarked on an unexpected open marriage, allowing her to explore her sexuality but causing her to grapple with her past and what it means to be both a mother and her truest self.
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The kingdom, the power, and the glory : American evangelicals in an age of extremism
by Tim Alberta
An award-winning journalist follows up his New York Times bestseller American Carnage with this profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement in which he investigates the ways in which conservative Christians have pursued, exercised and often abused power in the name of securing this earthly kingdom.
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Behind the seams : my life in rhinestones
by Dolly Parton
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.
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Oath and honor : a memoir and a warning
by Liz Cheney
The House Republican leader who dared to take a stand against the January 6th insurrection, which she witnessed first-hand, and then helped lead the ensuing investigation, tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, the betrayal of the American people and the Constitution and the risks we still face.
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My effin' life
by Geddy Lee
Filled with never-before-seen photos, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Rush bassist recounts his life inside and outside the band, talking candidly about his childhood, tracking the history of Rush, and sharing intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with his bandmates.
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My name is Barbra
by Barbra Streisand
In her own words, the living legend tells the story of her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in NY nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. Illustrations.
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Being Henry : the Fonz . . . and beyond
by Henry Winkler
With profound heart, charm and self-deprecating humor, the Emmy award-winning actor, producer and director, who has endeared himself to a new generation, shares the disheartening truth of his childhood, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
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Unwoke : how to defeat cultural Marxism in America
by Ted Cruz
The U.S. senator for Texas articulately explains how Cultural Marxism got a foothold in America, how It progressed and how, in precise steps, we can fight back to regain our institutions, regain our country and win the future for our children.
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The upcycled self : a memoir on the art of becoming who we are
by Black Thought
Through vivid vignettes, the platinum-selling, Grammy-winning cofounder of The Roots tells dramatic stories of the four powerful relationships that shaped him, each a complex weave of love, discovery, trauma and loss, illuminating the redemptive power of the upcycle.
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The woman in me
by Britney Spears
The noted pop star offers a moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.
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Prequel : an American fight against Fascism
by Rachel Maddow
A noted MSNBC anchor traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.
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Romney : a reckoning
by McKay Coppins
Drawing on interviews with Romney himself and his inner circle as well as his personal journals, this rare glimpse into the life of the politician who in recent years has been at the center of our nation's most defining political dramas.
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If you would have told me : a memoir
by John Stamos
The three-time Emmy nominee, producer and musician reflects on his long career and how he beat the odds to become one of today's most successful and beloved actors.
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Emperor of Rome : ruling the ancient Roman world
by Mary Beard
The best-selling The Fires of Vesuvius presents a comprehensive history of the social and political world of the Roman emperors including Julius Caesar, Nero, Alexander Severus, Caligula and Marcus Aurelius.
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Worthy
by Jada Pinkett Smith
Pulling no punches, the global superstar chronicles the lessons of her storied life, from her rebellious youth to Hollywood success, taking us from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-love, spiritual healing and authentic feminine power, in this impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates.
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Behind the seams : my life in rhinestones
by Dolly Parton
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.
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Lucky me : a memoir
by Rich Paul
"Rich Paul grew up in a Cleveland that hadn't won a sports championship in decades. He and his siblings lived with their mother, who struggled with addiction, in a one-bedroom apartment in the poverty-stricken Glenville neighborhood. Young Rich dreamed of becoming a star athlete but realized quickly that his small stature would make it nearly impossible. A serious child with a mind for detail, he went to private school and then college at his shop-owner father's encouragement. But he quit when his fatherdied of cancer, devoting himself to becoming the family's next entrepreneur. Paul began selling vintage jerseys out of the trunk of his car, and during one stint at the Akron-Canton Airport, a seventeen-year-old NBA prospect complimented the Warren Moon jersey that Rich was wearing. They struck up a friendship and exchanged contact information. By the next year, LeBron James signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Rich Paul was working alongside him. Paul was finally in the big leagues, but the industrywasn't necessarily ready to accept him. With grit, passion, and an unwavering sense of self, Paul forged a new path, and the NBA hasn't been the same since. Lucky Me is the memoir of that extraordinary journey told in Paul's blunt, philosophical style, but it is also so much more. It is a book full of inspiration and insight, and a testament to never compromising who you are for anyone"
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MCU : the reign of Marvel Studios
by Joanna Robinson
Drawing on more than 100 interviews with actors, producers, directors and writers, this first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full charts the stunning rise—and suddenly uncertain reign—of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—a studio forged by near-constant conflict despite its outward success.
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Down the drain
by Julia Fox
Capturing her improbable evolution from grade-school outcast to fashion-world icon as well as her transition from girlhood to womanhood to motherhood, the multidisciplinary—and unapologetic—artist chronicles her shocking life and her unrelenting determination to not only survive but to achieve her dreams.
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Making it so : a memoir
by Patrick Stewart
The distinguished stage and screen actor whose illustrious career spans six decades and who has captivated audiences around the world presents his long-awaited memoir in which he recounts his journey thus far, from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the very heights of Hollywood.
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Going infinite : the rise and fall of a new tycoon
by Michael Lewis
The #1 best-selling author of The Big Short, Flash Boys and Moneyball returns with the inside story of enigmatic CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and the spectacular collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.
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Enough
by Cassidy Hutchinson
A former Trump White House staffer provides an account of her extraordinary experiences as an idealistic young woman thrust into the middle of a national crisis, where she risked everything to tell the truth about some of the most powerful people in Washington.
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Killing the witches : the horror of Salem, Massachusetts
by Bill O'Reilly
Revisiting the Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693, during which more than 200 people were accused, this dramatic history of the Puritan tradition and how the power of early American ministers shaped the origins of the US depicts good, evil, community panic and how fear can overwhelm fact and reason.
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Democracy awakening : notes on the state of America
by Heather Cox Richardson
In this compelling and original narrative, the author of the popular daily newsletter Letters From An American explains how, over the decades, a small group of wealthy people have made war on American ideals, weaponizing language and promoting false history, and argues that taking our country back starts by remembering our nation's true history.
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Thicker than water : a memoir
by Kerry Washington
In this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, the award-winning actor and activist provides an intimate view into both her public and private worlds as she chronicles her life's journey thus far, sharing how she discovered her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging.
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The fall : the end of Fox News and the Murdoch dynasty
by Michael Wolff
"Meet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in the land, for better or worse. Now their empire is cracking up and crashing down"
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The Democrat Party hates America
by Mark R. Levin
A #1 New York Times best-selling author, radio host, and Fox News star argues that a radically dangerous Democrat agenda is upending American life.
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Astor : the rise and fall of an American fortune
by Anderson Cooper
The number one New York Times best-selling authors of Vanderbilt turn their focus on another legendary American family that built a business empire and became the richest family in America.
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Social Justice Fallacies
by Thomas Sowell
Examining the quest for social justice, which is a powerful crusade of our time and appeals to different people, for different reasons, this book proves that history shows the social justice agenda has often lef in the opposite direction, sometimes with catastrophic consequences.
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Leslie f*cking Jones : a memoir
by Leslie Jones
Introducing the woman behind the laughs, this audacious memoir reveals what it took to for Leslie Jones to become one of America's most beloved and plain-speaking superstars, encouraging others to let go of the fear and self-doubt holding them back to live a bigger life than ever imagined.
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Elon Musk
by Walter Isaacson
Shadowing the rule-breaking billionaire for two years and drawing on interviews with his family, friends, coworkers and adversaries, the author presents the revealing inside story of a tough yet vulnerable man-child and visionary who ushered in the dawn of electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence—and took over Twitter.
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Counting the cost
by Jill Duggar
For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting, as they share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans.
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To infinity & beyond : a journey of cosmic discovery
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Drawing on mythology, history and literature, a legendary astrophysicist and host of the award-winning StarTalk podcast takes us on entertaining journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos where, along the way, science greets pop culture as he explains the triumphs—and bloopers—in Hollywood's blockbusters.
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Punished for dreaming : how school reform harms Black children and how we heal
by Bettina L. Love
In this prequel to The New Jim Crow, the cofounder of the Abolitionist Teaching Network, chronicling 40 years of educational reform, reveals the devastating effect on 25 black Americans caught in the intersection of economic gain and racist ideology and offers a new way forward with all children at its core.
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Scattershot : life, music, Elton, and me
by Bernie Taupin
In this much anticipated memoir, the man who wrote the lyrics for Elton John—and half of one of the greatest creative partnerships in popular music—shares, for the first time, his own account of their adventures, transporting readers across the decades and around the world.
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Tyranny of the minority : why American democracy reached the breaking point
by Steven Levitsky
Two Harvard professors, on the heels of their bestselling book How Democracies Die, drawi on a wealth of examples, from 1930s France to present-day Thailand, to explain why and how political parties turn against democracy and issue an urgent call to reform our antiquated political institutions.
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Gambler : secrets from a life at risk
by Billy Walters
The man described as“the Michael Jordan of sports betting” passes along everything he's learned about sports betting and show bettors how to use the information we all have at our fingertips to develop a sophisticated betting strategy.
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Necessary trouble : growing up at midcentury
by Drew Gilpin Faust
A renowned historian and the Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor at Harvard University recounts her coming of age in a conservative Southern family during the 1960s where she forged a path of her own due to her love of learning and her active engagement in the civil rights, student and antiwar movements.
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Never enough : when achievement culture becomes toxic--and what we can do about it
by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Drawing on interviews with families, educators and an original survey on nearly 6,000 patients, an award-winning journalist and social commentator investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, exposing how the pressure to perform is reinforced by the media and greater culture at large, and provides a framework for fighting back.
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Tucker
by Chadwick Moore
"For tens of millions of Americans, Tucker Carlson was long the only voice on cable news providing a counternarrative to establishment Washington and the mainstream press on the most important issues of our time: the Covid-19 vaccine, January 6th, the Ukraine war, even UFOs, just to name a few. His ratings--the highest in cable news history--spoke for themselves. But if there remained any doubt as to the esteem in which Carlson is held, not just by conservatives, but by all who feel alienated by our imperious and self-serving ruling class, it was evident in the outpouring of grief and anger that came with his abrupt firing from Fox News. Who is Tucker Carlson off camera? How did his upbringing contribute to who he is today? What motivates the man who hasbeen (and will surely reemerge) as the most influential and, in the establishment's eyes, the most dangerous voice in American politics and culture? Author Chadwick Moore was granted unprecedented access to Carlson's professional and personal life. Basedon hundreds of hours of interviews with Carlson, his family, colleagues, acquaintances, and enemies, Tucker offers an inside look into one of the most beloved--and polarizing--media figures of our time"
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The underworld : journeys to the depths of the ocean
by Susan Casey
Drawing on interviews with marine geologists, marine biologists and oceanographers, a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world and New York Times best-selling author provides a fascinating history of deep-sea exploration and shows how urgent it is that we understand the ocean in a time of increasing threats from climate change.
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The king of late night
by Greg Gutfeld
The five-time New York Times best-selling author and host of the #1 rated late night show GUTFIELD! reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing and early career, what it's like going head-to-head with the liberal media and what it took to flip the script on the comedy landscape.
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Jackie : public, private, secret
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Based on hundreds of new interviews, this often startling look at the life of the legendary former first lady explores the flaws and contradictions that only served to make her even more iconic.
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White House by the Sea: A century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port
by Kate Storey
Drawing from conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff, this multigenerational story of the Kennedy family as seen through their Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod provides a sweeping history of an American dynasty that has left an indelible mark on our nation's politics and culture.
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American Whitelash :A changing nation and the cost of progress
by Wesley Lowery
Interweaving deep historical analysis with gripping firsthand reporting on both victims and perpetrators of violence, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist charts the return of the American cycle of racial progress and white backlash and how the federal government has failed to intervene. 50,000 first printing.
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Ultra-Processed People : the science behind food that isn't food
by Chris van Tulleken
We have entered a new age of eating. For the first time in human history, most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food. There's a long, formal scientific definition, but it can be boiled down to this: if it's wrapped in plastic and has at least one ingredient that you wouldn't find in your kitchen, it's UPF. In this book, Chris van Tulleken, father, scientist, doctor, and award-winning BBC broadcaster, marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease. The solutions don't lie in willpower, personal responsibility, or exercise. You'll find no diet plan in this book--but join Chris as he undertakes a powerful self-experiment that made headlines around the world: under the supervision of colleagues at University College London he spent a month eating a diet of 80 percent UPF, typical for many children and adults in the United States. While his body became the subject of scientific scrutiny, he spoke to the world's leading experts from academia, agriculture, and--most important--the food industry itself.
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The Art Thief : a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession
by Michael Finkel
This riveting true story of art, crime, love and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost draws us into the strange and fascinating world of prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole and kept more than 300 objects until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down.
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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds
by Jennifer Ackerman
Illuminating the rich biology and natural history of owls, the most elusive of birds—and often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and foresight—the New York Times best-selling author of The Genius of Birds takes us around the globe and through human history to understand the complex nature of these extraordinary creatures.
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The in-between : unforgettable encounters during life's final moments
by Hadley Vlahos
A hospice nurse shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die, sharing moving stories of joy, wisdom and redemption from her patients' final moments while offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss.
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1964 : eyes of the storm
by Paul McCartney
"McCartney recalls the pandemonium of British concert halls, followed by the hysteria that greeted the band on its first American visit. Candid recollections preceding each city portfolio that form an autobiographical account of the period McCartney remembers as the "Eyes of the Storm," plus a coda with subsequent events in 1964"
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The Book of Charlie
by David Von Drehle
A veteran Washington journalist recounts his long friendship with Charlie White, the centenarian next door who, sharing his good and meaningful life, mastered survival strategies that reflect thousands of years of human wisdom as his sense of adventure guided him through a century of upheaval.
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On our Best Behavior
by Elise Loehnen
A journalist explores how the Seven Deadly Sins still circumscribe women's behavior, revealing how we've been programmed to obey the rules represented by these sins and how doing so qualifies us as“good,” and showing how we can break free and discover the integrity and wholeness we seek.
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Raw Dog
by Jamie Loftus
In a book that is part travelogue, part cultural history, a popular comedian embarks on a cross-country road trip researching the landscape of American hot dogs as they're served today, weighing in on the reality of hot dog production, the best hot dog in the U.S. and critically overlooked bun infrastructure problems.
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Holding the Note
by David Remnick
The greatest popular songs, whether it's Aretha Franklin singing "Respect" or Bob Dylan performing "Blind Willie McTell," have a way of embedding themselves in our memories. You remember a time and a place and a feeling when you hear that song again. InHolding the Note, David Remnick writes about the lives and work of some of the greatest musicians, songwriters, and performers of the past fifty years.
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The Shadow Docket
by Stephen I. Vladeck
An acclaimed legal scholar exposes the Supreme Court's use of the behind-the-scenes“shadow docket,” regularly making decisions affecting millions of Americans without public hearings, and issues an urgent call to bring the Court back into the light.
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King
by Jonathan Eig
Drawing on recently declassified FBI files, this first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon reveals the courageous and often emotionally troubled man who demanded peaceful protest but was rarely at peace with himself, while showing how his demands for racial and economic justice remain just as urgent today.
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Look For Me There
by Luke Russert
Eight years after his news legend father died unexpectedly, the Emmy Award-winning journalist embarked on a three-plus-year odyssey across six continents to discover the world and, ultimately, find himself, providing a narrative of that journey and the emotional story of a young man taking charge of his life and finally grieving his larger-than-life father.
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Lessons Learned and Cherished
by Deborah Roberts
Curated by an award-winning ABC News journalist, this collection of essays and reflections from contributors such as Oprah Winfrey, Robin Roberts, Octavia Spencer, and Misty Copeland share how teachers changed them, imparted life lessons and helped them get to where they are today.
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The Story of Art Without Men
by Katy Hessel
How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway? Guided by Katy Hessel, art historian and founder of @thegreatwomenartists, discover the glittering paintings by Sofonisba Anguissola of the Renaissance, the radical work of Harriet Powers in the nineteenth-century United States and the artist who really invented the "readymade." Explore the Dutch Golden Age, the astonishing work of postwar artists in Latin America, and the women defining art in the 2020s. Have your sense of art history overturned and your eyes opened to many artforms often ignored or dismissed. From the Cornish coast to Manhattan, Nigeria to Japan, this is the history of art as it's never been told before.
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The 1998 Yankees
by Jack Curry
Revisiting the Yankees' 1998 season, during which they won their 24th World Series title, an award-winning sports journalist, drawing on interviews with more than 25 players, coaches and executives, discusses how that team was built and why the Yankees were such a talented, refreshing and successful club.
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Tell Me Everything
by Minka Kelly
An established actress and philanthropist, the author reveals for the first time her troubled childhood, her relationship with her father, Aerosmith's Rick Dufay, and her rise to fame, starting with the role of a lifetime on Friday Night Lights.
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The Wager
by David Grann
In this tale of shipwreck, survival and savagery, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Killers of the Flower Moon recounts the events on His Majesty's Ship The Wager, a British vessel that left England in 1740 on a secret mission, resulting in a court martial that revealed a shocking truth.
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You Can't Joke About That
by Kat Timpf
Comedian Kat Timpf shares how humor has kept her going during the hardest times of her life, and confronts the cancel culture that threatens modern comedy.
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I Swear
by Katie Porter
The progressive U.S. House representative from Orange County, California reflects on her unlikely ascent from the farmlands of Iowa to Congress and her record of fighting consumer protection, corporate accountability and anti-corruption reforms.
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You Could Make this Place Beautiful
by Maggie Smith
The award-winning poet explores the disintegration of her marriage and her renewed commitment to herself, interweaving snapshots of a life with meditations on secrets, anger, forgiveness and narrative itself and revealing how, in the aftermath of loss, we can discover our power and make something beautiful.
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It. Goes. So. Fast.
by Mary Louise Kelly
A longtime NPR Reporter discusses how childhood has an expiration date and how it is easy to lose site of the ticking clock while working and putting off the important things, like attending soccer games and other rites of childhood.
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir
by Des Linden
This inspirational memoir from the two-time Olympian and Boston Marathon winner traces her unique path to the top of professional running and how she built her own personal business model and brand.
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Outlive
by Peter Attia
Drawing on the latest science and challenging mainstream medicine, a visionary physician and leading longevity expert presents a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health.
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Got Your Number
by Mike Greenberg
ESPN personality and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time.
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A Fever in the Heartland
by Timothy Egan
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist traces the Ku Klux Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, driven by the con man D.C. Stephenson, and how a seemingly powerless woman named Madge Oberholtzer brought them to their knees.
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Follow me to Hell
by Tom Clavin
The New York Times best-selling author looks back at 200 years of Texas Ranger history, focusing on the story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless frontier.
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It's OK to be Angry about Capitalism
by Bernard Sanders
A popular U.S. senator and former presidential candidate offers a progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like.
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Unscripted
by James B. Stewart
Two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists recount the shocking struggle for power and control of Paramount and the dysfunction, misconduct and deceit that threatened the future of this media empire.
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The Climate Book
by Greta Thunberg
Gathering together the wisdom of over 100 experts, the world's leading climate activist arms us with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster, showing there is hope, but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.
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Walk the Blue Line
by James Patterson
Presents the dramatic true stories, told in their own words, of the patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives who risk their lives every day to protect and serve, revealing what it's really like to wear the uniform and carry the weight of the responsibility they've been given.
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Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love
by Mike Pompeo
The former Secretary of State and CIA Director, blending remarkable and often humorous stories of his interactions with world leaders and unmatched analysis of geopolitics, reveals what it took to deliver winning outcomes during dangerous times.
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The Bill of Obligations
by Richard Haass
A provocative guide to how we must re-envision citizenship if American democracy is to survive.
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Rough Sleepers
by Tracy Kidder
This masterful work of reporting and nonfiction storytelling takes us deep into the world of Dr. Jim O'Connell, a Harvard Medical School graduate, who, following his life's calling, serves Boston's homeless community, facing one of American society's most shameful problems, instead of looking away.
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Spare
by Harry
With its raw, unflinching honesty, Prince Harry's memoir, in which he discusses the effect of his mother Princess Diana's death on his life, is full of insight, revelation, self-examination and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.
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Master Slave Husband Wife
by Ilyon Woo
Recounts the extraordinary and harrowing true story of a young, enslaved couple who, achieving one of the boldest feats of self-emancipation in American history, embarked on three epic journeys in one monumental bid for freedom, challenging the nation's core precepts of life, liberty and justice for all.
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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes
by Stephen A. Smith
Revealing who he really is when the cameras are off, America's most popular sports media figure writes about the greatest highs and deepest lows of his life and career, while sharing his signature, uninhibited opinions about current political and social issues.
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Myth America
by Kevin Michael Kruse
A collection of America's top historians set the record straight on the most pernicious myths about our nation's past.
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A Heart That Works
by Rob Delaney
The co-creator and co-star of the hit series Catastrophe presents a deeply personal memoir about the death of his young son from a brain tumor and takes readers through the grief and pain that followed.
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The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book
by Jerry Seinfeld
Hand-picking the keenest insights and funniest exchanges from 84 episodes of the groundbreaking streaming series, this gorgeously designed and carefully curated book collects casual yet intimate conversations with the funniest people alive, becoming the most important historical archive about the art of comedy ever amassed.
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So Help Me God
by Mike Pence
The autobiography of former Vice President Mike Pence focuses on his faith and his public service.
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A Book of Days
by Patti Smith
In a companion to her Instagram account, this photography book from the acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, painter and National Book Awardwinning author of Just Kids showcases a year of her life through personal images of 365 days.
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The Queen: Her Life
by Andrew Morton
Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.
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Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
by Matthew Perry
The beloved Friends star shares candid behind the scenes stories from the legendary sitcom, as well as detailing his own struggles with addiction that threatened to derail his career.
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Cinema Speculation
by Quentin Tarantino
The celebrated contemporary filmmaker and obsessive movie lover presents his first work of non-fiction combing film criticism, film theory and personal history in an entertaining and insightful discussion of the films he first saw in the 1970s.
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Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story
by Bono
One of the music worlds most iconic artists writes about his remarkable life for the first time, from his early days growing up in Dublin, to U2s meteoric rise to fame, to his more than 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty.
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The Philosophy of Modern Song
by Bob Dylan
In this first book of new writing since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016, Bob Dylan offers his extraordinary insight into the nature of popular music through a series of essays that double as meditations and reflections on the human condition.
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Beyond the Wand
by Tom Felton
The actor who played iconic role of the Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies recalls his experiences growing up in the whirlwind of the pop culture phenomenon while navigating life as a normal teenager.
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Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
by Alan Rickman
Told through his diaries, a 25-year passion project, the beloved actor, political activist and more grants us access to his thoughts and insights on theater performances, the craft of acting, politics, friendships, work projects and his general musings on life.
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And There was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle
by Jon Meacham
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer examines life and moral evolution of Abraham Lincoln and how he navigated the crises of slavery, secession and war by both marshaling the power of the presidency while recognizing its limitations.
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The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir
by Paul Newman
Culled from thousands of pages of transcripts, this raw, candid, unvarnished memoir of the greatest movie star of the past 75 years, told with searing honesty, covers everything: his traumatic childhood, his career, his drinking, his intimate life with Joanne Woodward and his innermost fears and passions and joys.
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Live Wire
by Kelly Ripa
The beloved daytime talk show host shares sharp-witted and insightful stories about her life as a professional, wife, daughter and mother, bringing hard-earned wisdom and an eye for the absurdity of life to every minute of the day.
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Starry Messenger
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, an astrophysicist discusses the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently, sharing insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive in a universe stimulating a deeper sense of unity for us all.
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Solito: A Memoir
by Javier Zamora
A young poet reflects on his 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the United States when he was nine years old, during which he was faced with perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, pointed guns, arrests and deceptions during two life-altering months alongside a group of strangers who became an unexpected family.
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Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships
by Nina Totenberg
In this moving story of the joy and true meaning of friendship, NPRs award-winning legal affairs correspondent recounts her nearly 50-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, presenting an extraordinary account of how they paved the way for future generations by tearing down professional and legal barriers.
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The Myth of Normal
by Gabor Maté
"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really "normal" when it comes to health?"
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The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II
by Buzz Bissinger
This extraordinary, never-before-told story of WWII follows two U.S. Marine Corps regiments, comprised of some of the greatest football talent, as they played each other in a football game in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal known as The Mosquito Bowl before they faced the darkest and deadliest days at Okinawa.
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I'm Glad my Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
"As a 90s kid, I was shocked to find out what was happening in the children's media industry during that time period. Jennette's stories of her emotionally abusive mother, toxic set dynamics and her personal struggles with bulimia were heartbreaking. I'm glad she's pursuing her original dream of becoming a writer and I hope to see more works from her in the future!"
-Chosen by Alison M.
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