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Popular Culture January 2019
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| Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam HorovitzCh-Check it out: This sweeping, laugh-out-loud memoir charts the meteoric rise of the influential hip-hop group Beastie Boys, offering an experience "as innovative and raucous as the band's music" (Publishers Weekly).
Featuring: photographs, playlists, and recipes; guest essays from Spike Jonze, Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, and more.
Don't miss: the authors’ moving tributes to bandmate Adam Yauch, who died in 2012. |
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| Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial by Rabia ChaudryWhat it is: a gripping examination of then-teenager Adnan Syed's involvement in the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a story that will be familiar to listeners of the wildly popular Serial podcast.
What sets it apart: Written by attorney and Undisclosed podcast host Rabia Chaudry, Adnan's Story offers legal perspectives missing from Serial, revealing how police misconduct, inconsistent evidence, and Syed's incompetent lawyer (who was later disbarred) marred the investigation. |
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| I'd Know That Voice Anywhere: My Favorite NPR Commentaries by Frank DefordWhat it is: beloved sportswriter Frank Deford's favorite contributions from his 37-year tenure as the sports commentator for National Public Radio's Morning Edition.
Don't miss: "The Other Winnie-the-Pooh," in which Deford sardonically notes the similarities between the titular bear and Babe Ruth.
Reviewers say: "A rich collection for anyone interested in the sporting life" (Booklist). |
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| The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron MahnkeWhat it's about: Inspired by the Lore podcast, The World of Lore enthusiastically tackles the creepy folklore origins behind some of the series' popular episodes.
Art alert: Beautiful and unsettling black-and-white illustrations (reminiscent of Edward Gorey's style) complement the frightening tales.
Series alert: Monstrous Creatures is the first in the World of Lore series, followed by Wicked Mortals and Dreadful Places. |
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| Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It by Charlamagne Tha GodWhat it's about: The Breakfast Club radio show cohost Charlamagne Tha God charts his unlikely path to stardom and shares his eight principles for success in this reflective memoir/self-help guide.
Chapters include: "It's Not the Size of the Pond but the Hustle in the Fish;" "There Are No Losses, Only Lessons"
Is it for you? Known for his brutal honesty and controversial opinions, Charlamagne's particular brand of wisdom may not be for everyone. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Glenside Public Library District 25 E Fullerton Ave Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 630–260–1550www.glensidepld.org |
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