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Popular Culture January 2019
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Improv nation : how we made a great American art
by Sam Wasson
From the best-selling author of Fosse comes a sweeping history of the uniquely American art form of improv, which has never been more popular—from its beginnings during the McCarthy Era through the rise of such institutions as Second City, the Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade and such performers as Tine Fey, Steve Carell and Bill Murray.
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| Guru by RuPaulWhat it is: a pithy collection of encouraging aphorisms and full-color photos from showbiz stalwart RuPaul, the Emmy Award-winning host of the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race.
Want a taste? "You're born naked and the rest is drag."
Topics include: Ru's secrets to success; the importance of finding one's tribe; the interplay of drag culture and masculinity. |
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The world of lore. Dreadful places
by Aaron Mahnke
Expanding on the content of the popular podcast, the third edition of the series that explores folklore and legends from around the world offers a tour of lurid landmarks and haunted places in New Orleans, Virginia, Colorado and England.
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Fault lines : a history of the United States since 1974
by Kevin Michael Kruse
Two award-winning historians trace the origins of today's divided America to pivotal events in 1974, from Watergate to the energy crisis, to explore how long-standing disputes over income inequality, racial division and gender roles fueled a polarized political landscape.
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Racing to the finish : my story
by Dale Earnhardt
The NASCAR champion describes his transformative year in the aftermath of a debilitating concussion that eventually led to his retirement, offering insights into his life as a third-generation racer and his relationships with the people who supported his career.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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