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Books in the National Media June 2025 |
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Atmosphere: A Love Story
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
In 1980, professor Joan begins training for the Space Shuttle in Houston with Top Gun pilot Hank, scientist John, mission specialist Lydia, warm-hearted Donna, and aeronautical engineer Vanessa, who become unlikely friends—until December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, when everything changes in an instant. Featured on Good Morning America.
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The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel
by Ocean Vuong
In the struggling town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai is saved from despair by Grazina, an elderly widow with dementia, forging an unexpected bond that reshapes their lives and reveals dynamics of love, memory, and resilience on the margins of society. Featured on Fresh Air.
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Parallel Lines
by Edward St. Aubyn
The fates of Sebastian and his therapist Martin, as well as radio producer Olivia, best friend Lucy, and husband Francis, are improbably yet inextricably linked in a novel about extinction and survival, inheritance and loss. Featured on The Tonight Show.
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Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert: A Novel
by Bob the Drag Queen
In an age where the greatest heroes from history have magically returned to help save the world, Harriet Tubman returns to create a hip-hop album with a fallen producer, forging powerful music that inspires a divided nation. Featured on The View.
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Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television
by Todd S. Purdum
Chronicles the life of a trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Featured on Fresh Air.
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Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving
by Jennifer N. Levin
More than 10 million Millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their own careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of people affected by long COVID. Yet no one is naming this problem, talking about how it feels, or offering resources to ease the pressure of Millennial caregiver burnout. Jennifer N. Levin was 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness. As she struggled with few resources and little support, she created Caregiver Collective, a national online support group for Millennial caregivers. Now Levin brings the wisdom from her own experience and that of her support group to Why Us?, a comprehensive look at this generation's culture of care. Featured on Tamron Hall.
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Yet Here I Am: Lessons From a Black Man's Search for Home
by Jonathan Capehart
MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart is one of the most recognizable faces in cable news. But long before that success, Capehart spent his boyhood growing up without his father, shuttling back and forth between New Jersey and rural Severn, North Carolina, contemplating the complexities of race and identity as they shifted around him. It was never easy bridging two worlds; whether being told he was too smart or not smart enough, too black or not black enough, Capehart struggled to find his place. Then, an internship at The Today Show altered the course of his life, bringing him one step closer to his dream. From there, Capehart embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Yet Here I Am takes us along that journey, from his years at Carleton College, where he learns to embrace his identity as a gay, black man surrounded by a likeminded community; to his decision to come out to his family, risking rejection; and finally to his move to New York City, where time and again he stumbles and picks himself up as he blazes a path to become the familiar face in news we know today. Featured on Tamron Hall.
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We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back
by Casey Burgat
In this clear-eyed guide, America's political experts cut through the spin and expose the myths holding our democracy back. Our political system is bogged down by convenient falsehoods, fueled by those who benefit from the chaos. These myths distort our view of government and prevent us from solving real problems, leaving many Americans feeling frustrated and hopeless. In We Hold These "Truths", former congressional staffer turned George Washington University grad school professor Casey Burgat leads a diverse team of officials, academics, and experts from both sides of the aisle to expose the lies at the heart of our political dysfunction. They debunk talking points about term limits, lobbyists, money in politics, and more - offering real-world insights into how our government actually works. Replacing myths with clarity and solutions, We Hold These "Truths" empowers us all to see past the distractions, understand the system, and demand the kind of government that will actually bring about positive change. Featured on Book TV.
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Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
Examines the 1664 English takeover of Dutch-controlled New Amsterdam, exploring how negotiations shaped New York's foundation as a diverse, capitalist hub while also examining the dispossession of Native Americans and the entrenchment of slavery, reflecting the enduring contradictions of America's origins. Featured on Book TV.
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I'm Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America
by Rebecca Little
Rebecca Little and Colleen Long are journalists and childhood friends who both experienced pregnancy losses past 20 weeks. In the days, weeks, and months that followed, they searched desperately for information to help them process what they had been through. But they found nothing. So, Rebecca and Colleen began to research. Diving deep into the history, culture, and science around pregnancy loss, they discovered that the helplessness and loneliness they felt was not a coincidence. Over the past several decades, American culture has been placing more and more emphasis on the rights and life of the fetus--at the cost and well-being of the mother. Politics, history, racism, misogyny, capitalism, and medicine have been working separately and together to choke off grief related to pregnancy loss. In their first book, I'm Sorry for My Loss, Rebecca and Colleen weave together deep research into laws, pop culture, medicine, and history with powerful personal narratives to offer readers a comprehensive sociological look at how pregnancy loss came to be so stigmatized and what a system of more compassionate care could and should look like. Featured on Book TV.
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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. Featured on Fresh Air.
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How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir
by Molly Jong-Fast
A darkly funny and deeply honest memoir exploring a daughter's complex relationship with her famous, elusive mother, the impact of dementia, blending humor, heart and raw reflection on loss, family and identity. Featured on Fresh Air.
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People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations
by Jinger Vuolo
From childhood to early adulthood, Jinger Duggar Vuolo followed the expectations of others, never taking the time to discover who she truly was. It wasn't until she asked herself the question, "Who am I?" that she realized she was a people pleaser. This realization led her on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, to rely on God for her approval and sense of self-worth. Through her faith and reliance on God, Jinger began to break free from the need for approval and discover true freedom. This book is a guide for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies and seeking to find their true identity and purpose in life. Featured on Tamron Hall.
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Walk Like a Girl: A Memoir
by Prabal Gurung
Traces the author's journey from his challenging upbringing in Nepal and India to becoming a celebrated New York fashion designer, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and acceptance while honoring the influence of his mother and his defiant embrace of authenticity in the face of societal prejudice. Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
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We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions
by Glennon Doyle
Explores twenty essential life questions, offering wisdom, personal insights, and transformative lessons designed to help readers confront challenges, find healing, and share inspiration through courage, solidarity, and meaningful conversations. Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live..
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Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation
by Bennett Parten
Details General William T. Sherman's 1864 march through Atlanta to Savannah, highlighting its impact on the Civil War and the self-emancipation of enslaved people who joined his army, addressing the initial Reconstruction efforts and the challenges faced by newly freed individuals amidst ongoing racism and opposition. Featured on Book TV.
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