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Popular Culture January 2021
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| I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel BloomWhat it is: a chatty and self-deprecating essay collection from Emmy Award-winning Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator and star Rachel Bloom.
What's inside: intimate musings on Bloom's mental health battles; insights on navigating male-dominated spaces in the entertainment industry; dish on attending award shows; childhood diary entries.
Don't miss: "Inside Jokes Can Leave Many Outside," the earnest newspaper editorial Bloom wrote as a teen. |
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The meaning of Mariah Carey
by Mariah Carey
Global icon, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actress, mother, daughter, sister, storyteller, and artist Mariah Carey finally tells the unfiltered story of her life. 500,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton with Robert K. OermannFeaturing: annotated lyrics to 175 of country legend Dolly Parton's songs, grouped by subject matter or theme; memorabilia and never-before-seen photographs from Parton's archives.
Read it for: Parton's candid assessment of her artistic output, peppered with her trademark sense of humor: "I've killed a lot of puppies and kids and ladies in my songs." |
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| One Life by Megan Rapinoe with Emma BrockesWhat it's about: Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe's soccer career and dedication to social justice activism.
Why you might like it: Rapinoe's frank and inspiring memoir offers a hopeful outlook on addressing inequality both on and off the field.
Topics include: Rapinoe playing on a boy's soccer team at age six, where she outshone her peers; coming out in 2012; equal pay advocacy; solidarity with Colin Kaepernick during national anthem protests. |
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Sarah Bernhardt : the divine and dazzling life of the world's first superstar
by Catherine Reef
Complemented by dozens of archival photographs, a portrait of the iconic 19th-century French stage and film actress shares a fast-paced account of her unconventional life, from her humble origins as a courtesan’s daughter to her rise as a global superstar. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Spotlight on: Grammy Award Winners
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| Queen Bey: A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter by Veronica Chambers (editor)What it is: a balanced collection of 19 essays that thoughtfully celebrates and critiques Beyoncé's cultural impact.
Contributors include: Luvvie Ajayi, Brittney Cooper, Michael Eric Dyson, Kid Fury, Lena Waithe, and more.
Don't miss: Melissa Harris-Perry and Mankaprr Conteh debate the merits of "Beyoncé feminism" in "Grown Women: A Conversation About Coming of Age with an Icon." |
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| Delta Lady by Rita Coolidge with Michael WalkerWhat it is: a lyrical memoir from singer-songwriter and rock muse Rita Coolidge, who won two Grammy Awards with then-husband Kris Kristofferson in the 1970s.
Is it for you? Although Coolidge's reflective account of her rise to stardom is light on gossip, she offers an intimate glimpse into the 1960s and '70s rock scene, chronicling her collaborations with Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, and Stephen Stills, as well as her volatile relationship with Kristofferson. |
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| Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline by Loretta Lynn with Patsy Lynn Russell; foreword by Dolly PartonWhat it's about: the life-changing bond between country stars Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline.
Why you might like it: Lynn's heartwarming and humorous tribute is written in a plainspoken style that evokes the way she speaks.
Don't miss: Cline taking Nashville newbie Lynn under her wing in 1959 and helping her navigate the ins and outs of showbiz life. |
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Don't stop believin'
by Olivia Newton-John
A legendary musician, actress, activist and icon reveals her life story—from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health and wellness in light of her battles with cancer. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations
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Between a heart and a rock place : a memoir
by Pat Benatar
The singer of such 80s hits as Heartbreaker and Love Is a Battlefield, discusses her rock 'n' roll life--including concert tours, MTV videos and adoring fans--and the marriage that kept her away from the pitfalls of fame. 100,000 first printing.
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