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Popular Culture November 2021
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Where the deer and the antelope play : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside
by Nick Offerman
In July 2019, Nick took a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders. The trip, and the conversations between the three men, began a study and exploration of both the American West and its National Parks that addresses so many of the important issues that affect America today. This book both maps out the group's travels and dives deeply into subjects such as: the history and geology of the National Parks of the West; farming, animal life, and conservation; the importance of outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing.
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| Forever Young by Hayley MillsWhat it's about: child star and Disney darling Hayley Mills' roller-coaster life in the spotlight.
Read it for: Mills' frank assessment of the perks and pitfalls of the Disney star system -- after rising to fame with roles in Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, she was forced to maintain a wholesome image, losing out on roles in Lolita and other adult-oriented films.
Did you know? For her role in Pollyanna, Mills became one of only 12 actors in history to receive the Academy Juvenile Award. |
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The storyteller : tales of life and music
by David Grohl
The legendary American musician, singer, songwriter and documentary filmmaker offers a collection of stories, written by his own hand, that focus on the memories of his life, from his childhood to today. 250,000 first printing.
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Such color : new and selected poems
by Tracy K. Smith
Collects the best poems the author’s award-winning books, which culminates in brilliant new poems that confront America’s historical and contemporary racism and injustices while urging us toward love as a resistance to everything that impedes it. 30,000 first printing.
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The first 21 : how I became Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
The rock-and-roll icon shares his inspirational journey from irrepressible Idaho farmboy to the man who formed Mötley Crüe., proving that you can overcome anything and achieve all of your goals, if only you put your mind to it. 100,000 first printing.
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| Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley TucciWhat it is: a charming and witty memoir detailing actor Stanley Tucci's culinary pursuits and the stories behind them, filled with simple recipes made from inexpensive ingredients.
For fans of: the foodie memoirs of journalist Bill Buford and chefs Gabrielle Hamilton and Ruth Reichl.
Recipes include: Italian staples including ragú, pasta fagioli, and Negronis. |
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You got anything stronger? : stories
by Gabrielle Union
"We're Going to Need More Wine... plus a few shots-acclaimed activist, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Union is back with an even more intimate, revealing, and powerful collection of essays"
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Bourdain : the definitive oral biography
by Laurie Woolever
The closest friends and colleagues of the late travel and food writer share their memories of his incredible life, from his early years in New York to his best-selling memoir "Kitchen Confidential" and emergence as a TV star
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All In
by Billie Jean King with Johnette Howard and Maryanne Vollers
What it's about: tennis superstar Billie Jean King's life, career, and activism both on and off the court.
Why you might like it: King's vivid recollections of her many career triumphs and coming into her own as a lesbian will inspire tennis fans and general readers alike.
Don't miss: King's 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs, seen by more than 90 million TV viewers worldwide.
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