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Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCullochWhat it is: "'Because Internet' is for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are." Reviewers say: “McCulloch is such a disarming writer—lucid, friendly, unequivocally excited about her subject—that I began to marvel at the flexibility of the online language she describes, with its numerous shades of subtlety.” (The New York Times)
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| The Sixth Man by Andre Iguodala with Carvell WallaceWhat it's about: NBA swingman, 2012 All-Star, and 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala's remarkable life both on and off the court.
Topics include: Iguodala's gold medal win in the 2012 Summer Olympics, his three NBA championship wins with the Golden State Warriors, and his success as a Silicon Valley investor.
Reviewers say: "The best basketball memoir since Bill Russell's Go Up for Glory...a sports memoir for the ages" (Booklist). |
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Chasing Cosby: The Downfall of America's Dad by Nicole Weisensee EganWhat it is: "The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People magazine" What it's about: "Egan shares her firsthand account of Cosby's 13-year run from justice. She tells us how Cosby planned and executed his crimes, and how Hollywood alliances and law enforcement knew what Cosby was doing but did nothing to stop him. A veteran crime reporter, Egan also explores the cultural and social issues that influenced the case, delving into the psychological calculations of a serial predator and into the psyche of a nation that fervently wanted to put their faith in the innocence of 'American's Dad.'"
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Listen Up!: Recording Music With Bob Dylan, Neil Young, U2, R.E.M., the Tragically Hip, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Waits by Mark HowardWhat it is: An album-by-album account of working with iconic artists such as Anthony Kiedis, Michael Stipe, Gord Downie, and Bono, from a leader in the field What it's about: A record producer/engineer/mixer and a trailblazer in the industry invites readers backstage where they will learn what it is like working with some of the world’s most iconic musicians, including Anthony Kiedis, Michael Stipe and Bono. Reviewers say: “This is one of those books readers can’t put down, and Howard has perfectly calculated the effect to linger after the last note has ended. This title, like much of Howard's recorded work, sets the perfect tone. Highly recommended for music lovers.” (Library Journal)
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Reviewers say: "Fans will flock to this sincere memoir and its thoughtful advice." (Library Journal)
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Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot by Vivien GoldmanWhat it is: As an industry insider and pioneering post-punk musician, Vivien Goldman's perspective on music journalism is unusually well-rounded. In "Revenge of the She-Punks", she probes four themes--identity, money, love, and protest--to explore what makes punk such a liberating art form for women. With her visceral style, Goldman blends interviews, history, and her personal experience as one of Britain's first female music writers in a book that reads like a vivid documentary of a genre defined by dismantling boundaries. Reviewers say: "A distinctive look at [punk]…For fans of punk as well as a wider audience of music lovers, feminists, and social historians curious about the genre and its far-reaching influence." (Library Journal)
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| Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone by Marky Ramone with Rich HerschlagWhat it is: A revealing memoir from drummer Marky Ramone (born Marc Bell), the last surviving member of 1970s New York band the Ramones.
Read it for: Ramone's insights on his bandmates, including Joey's battles with obsessive compulsive disorder, Johnny's buttoned-up political conservatism, and DeeDee's addiction woes.
Who it's for: Ramones devotees; punk and New Wave enthusiasts. |
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| Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie BrownsteinWhat it is: A vivid, occasionally dishy memoir from the co-founder of the pioneering riot grrrl trio Sleater-Kinney.
What's inside: Candid musings on Brownstein's fraught upbringing and chaotic coming-of-age, the sexism she's faced in the music industry, and Sleater-Kinney's squabbles and eventual breakup (though the band famously reunited to much fanfare in 2014).
Is it for you? Portlandia fans looking for scoop on Brownstein's Emmy-nominated work on the series won't find it here. |
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| Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock's Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout by Laura Jane Grace with Dan OzziWhat it is: An intimate memoir from the lead singer of Against Me! chronicling her lifelong struggles with gender dysphoria and addiction prior to coming out as transgender in 2012.
Why you might like it: Supplemented with years' worth of never-before-seen journal entries dating back to Grace's childhood, this resonant search for self is a candid ode to survival and embracing your identity. |
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