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New Biographies at Riverside Public Library |
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The next day : transitions, change, and moving forward
by Melinda Gates
In this book, Melinda reflects, for the first time in print, on some
of the most significant transitions in her own life, including
becoming a parent, the death of a dear friend, and her departure
from the Gates Foundation.
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The tell : a memoir
by Amy Griffin
Documents the author's journey to uncover buried childhood
trauma, exploring perfectionism, validation and self-discovery as
she navigates psychedelic therapy, the judicial system and her
Texas roots, ultimately revealing the transformative power of
embracing radical truth.
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Say everything : a memoir
by Ione Skye
A Gen X icon bares all in an achingly vulnerable coming-of-age
memoir about chasing fame, desire, and true love in the shadow
of her famous, absent father.
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Care and feeding : a memoir
by Laurie Woolever
This witty and candid memoir of the food writer chronicles her
chaotic journey through the food world, navigating toxic dynamics,
bold mentors and personal struggles, while seeking purpose
and balance between career ambition and motherhood.
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Bibliophobia : a memoir
by Sarah Chihaya
A Japanese American woman explores how books shaped her
identity, battling depression and societal expectations, while
reflecting on the transformative, sometimes painful impact of
literature in challenging personal beliefs and navigating an
inhospitable world.
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Raising hare : a memoir
by Chloe Dalton
Through trial and error, the author learns to care for a rescued
newborn hare, a leveret that had been chased by a dog in the
English countryside, and the reader witnesses the joy at this extraordinary relationship between human and animal.
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Mornings without Mii
by Mayumi Inaba
A Tokyo poet's discovery of an abandoned kitten sparks a profound twenty-year bond, guiding her through life's compromises, creative pursuits, and the quest for solitude in this reflective narrative
exploring connection, creation and the quiet resilience of
companionship.
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Lorne : the man who invented Saturday Night Live
by Susan Morrison
Lorne Michaels has become a revered and inimitable presence
over his 50 years at the helm of Saturday Night Live, and this
volume provides unprecedented access to Michaels and SNL for
the definitive story of how he created and maintained a comedy institution.
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Careless People : A Cautionary Tale of
Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
by Sarah Wynn-Williams
From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders
to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind
the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and
the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company
culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative where
a few people carelessly hold the world in their hands, this
eye-opening memoir reveals what really goes on among the
global elite.
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Alligator tears : a memoir in essays
by Edgar Gomez
This darkly humorous memoir-in-essays explores the challenges
of the American Dream and survival in Florida. It recounts the
author's experiences with poverty, family struggles and
resilience as a queer Latinx individual navigating life's path.
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Memorial days
by Geraldine Brooks
Having no time to grieve when her husband suddenly died, the
author after three years flew to a remote Australian island and
stayed in a shack on a pristine coast, going days without seeing
another person, and pondered the ways cultures grieve and what
rituals might help her rebuild her life.
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Source code : my beginnings
by Bill Gates
The software giant explores his personal journey, recounting
his early influences, friendships, family and first steps in computing
that paved the way for his revolutionary career and later
philanthropic focus, offering an intimate look at the experiences
that shaped him
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Hope : the autobiography
by Francis
Pope Francis originally intended this book to appear only after
his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year
of Hope have moved him to make this legacy available now.
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The Many Lives of Anne Frank
by Ruth Franklin
In this innovative biography, Ruth Franklin explores the
transformation of Anne Frank (1929–1945) from ordinary
teenager to icon, shedding new light on the young woman
whose diary of her years in hiding, now translated into more
than seventy languages, is the most widely read work of literature
to arise from the Holocaust.
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Three wild dogs (and the truth):
a memoir
by Markus Zusak
Documents the adoption of three unruly rescue dogs that
transform the Zusak family's life, revealing the chaos, love,
and unexpected lessons while exploring the deeper connections
between humans and animals.
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The Loves of My Life : A Sex Memoir
by Edmund White
In this candid memoir, the 85-year-old “paterfamilias of queer
literature” revisits over six decades of diverse sexual experiences,
from his closeted youth in 1950s Midwest through the Stonewall
and HIV crises to modern app-based connection. The book
captures a deeply personal and historical chronicle of evolving
queer identity, relationships, and societal change.
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The harder I fight, the more I love
you: a memoir
by Neko Case
Chronicles the Grammy-nominated artist's evolution from an
isolated, poverty-stricken childhood in rural Washington to a
revered international figure, emphasizing themes of loneliness,
nature, camaraderie, and the transformative impact of music
and art on personal identity amidst obstacles.
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How to share an egg : a true story of
hunger, love, and plenty
by Bonny Reichert
A journalist embarks on a journey to reconnect with her
culinary heritage, tracing her roots through food and family,
while confronting her father's Holocaust survival by using cuisine
as both a means of healing and a link to her past.
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