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New Nonfiction January 2021
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I want to be where the normal people are
by Rachel Bloom
A laugh-out-loud anthology by the star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend collects essays, poems and other personal creations to explore such subjects as her perceptions of “normal,” struggles with depression and life-shaping female friendships.
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Our only home : a climate appeal to the world
by Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho
An appeal for environmental action by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and spiritual leader of Tibet urges decision-makers to fight climate change ignorance while encouraging younger readers to assert their right to a climate-friendly future.
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The killer's shadow : the FBI's hunt for a white supremacist serial killer
by John E. Douglas
A legendary FBI criminal profiler and international best-selling author of Mindhunter returns with a book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer.
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Fevers, feuds, and diamonds : Ebola and the ravages of history
by Paul Farmer
The Harvard University global-health authority documents the 2014 Ebola crisis and the stories of victims and first responders while revealing the centuries of exploitation, injustice and state failures that rendered it history’s worst outbreak.
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This is not my memoir
by André Gregory
The kaleidoscopic autobiography of director, actor, and artist André Gregory -- including stories from his birth in Nazi-Europe through his career in experimental theater and the creation of the cult classic film, My Dinner with André.
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I am restored : how I lost my religion but found my faith
by Lecrae
The two-time Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist discusses how he overcame his battles against sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction and depression to find healing and a new-found freedom in his relationship with God.
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How did I get here? : a memoir
by Bruce McCall
A memoir by the celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and former Saturday Night Live writer describes his upbringing in post-World War II Ontario and the people and places who shaped his storied career in New York City.
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Reading while Black : African American biblical interpretation as an exercise in hope
by Esau McCaulley
Reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition can help us connect with a rich faith history and address the urgent issues of our times. Demonstrating an ongoing conversation between the collective Black experience and the Bible, New Testament scholar Esau McCaulley shares a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation.
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Dolly Parton, songteller : my life in lyrics
by Dolly Parton
A 60-year celebration of the country music and pop culture legend’s remarkable life and career explores the songs that have defined her journey and contains rare photos and memorabilia that share additional insights into classic Parton lyrics.
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One life
by Megan Rapinoe
The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion describes her childhood in a conservative California town, her athletic achievements and her public advocacy of civil rights and urgently needed social change.
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Singular sensation : the triumph of Broadway
by Michael Riedel
The New York Post theater columnist draws on more than 150 insider interviews to celebrate the productions, artists and movements that shaped Broadway in the years spanning Sunset Boulevard through The Lion King.
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East : 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes from Bangalore to Beijing
by Meera Sodha
The author of Made in India returns with a collection of delicious, meat-free recipes inspired by Asian cuisines including India, Indonesia, Japan, China Thailand and Vietnam and include noodles, curries, rice dishes, tofu, salads, sides and sweets.
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How to write one song
by Jeff Tweedy
Perfect for gifting during the holidays and beyond, a thoughtful, counterintuitive book about creativity from the celebrated songwriter, leader of the band Wilco, and New York Times bestselling author of Let's Go (So We Can Get Back), inspiring others by taking the reader through the process of writing one song.
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How to make a slave and other essays
by Jerald Walker
Personal essays exploring identity, family, and community through the prism of race and black culture. Confronts the medical profession's racial biases, shopping while black at Whole Foods, the legacy of Michael Jackson, raising black boys, haircuts that scare white people, racial profiling, and growing up in Southside Chicago.
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