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Popular Culture November 2019
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| Queen Meryl: The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep by Erin CarlsonWhat it is: a fast-paced and gossipy chronicle of Meryl Streep's ascendancy to movie stardom: with 21 nods (and three wins), she's the most nominated actor in Academy Awards history.
Is it for you? Readers looking for more insights into Streep's off-camera life won't find many here, though Michael Schulman's Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep offers plenty of dish on the actor beyond her screen persona. |
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| Country Music: An Illustrated History by Dayton Duncan and Ken BurnsWhat it's about: the evolution of American country music in the 20th century and the influential musicians who have shaped the genre.
What's inside: richly detailed illustrations, including album jackets, memorabilia, and rare concert photos.
Book buzz: Country Music is the companion to the eight-part PBS series of the same name. |
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| The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World... by Nathalia HoltWho it's about: Walt Disney Studios' pioneering women animators, who for decades were instrumental to the studio's many successes but received little recognition for their efforts.
Why you might like it: This resonant story of workplace sexism and harassment celebrates the creatives responsible for the stories loved by generations of Disney fans.
For fans of: Mallory O'Meara's The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick. |
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| The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando by William J. MannWhat it is: a meticulously researched biography of actor Marlon Brando.
What sets it apart: Aided by materials from Brando's personal archives, William J. Mann embraces the actor's complexity, celebrating his artistry and activism while also examining his traumatic childhood, complicated family relationships, and mistreatment of women.
Read it for: fresh insights on Brando's career highlights, including the story behind On the Waterfront's famous "contender" speech. |
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The Movie Musical!
by Jeanine Basinger
An authoritative history of the Hollywood musical profiles the innovations and talents of stars ranging from Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to Doris Day and Ann-Margret, exploring the influence and enduring legacy of landmark productions. Illustrations.
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| Year of the Monkey by Patti SmithWhat it's about: National Book Award-winning author and musician Patti Smith reflects on a surreal and tumultuous 2016.
What happened: Smith mourned the death and declining health of longtime friends Sandy Pearlman and Sam Shepard, grappled with aging on the eve of her 70th birthday, and reckoned with the "terrible soap opera called the American election."
Reviewers say: "Smith casts a mesmerizing spell with exquisite prose" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Where do I begin? : stories from a life lived out loud
by Elvis Duran
The host of one of the nation’s top morning shows, and the voice millions of Americans wake up to, shares his wildest stories and hardest-learned lessons, all with his trademark heart, honesty and humor. 150,000 first printing.
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Time Is Tight : My Life, Note by Note
by Booker T. Jones
The leader of the famed Stax Records house band, architect of the Memphis soul sound and one of the most legendary figures in music presents his much anticipated memoir in which he shares his remarkable life story. 35,000 first printing.
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Mobituaries : great lives worth reliving
by Mo Rocca
The popular television correspondent and writer presents an irreverent celebration of the dead people who made life worth living, chronicling the stories of less-remembered notables, from political families and sitcom characters to a forgotten Founding Father. 200,000 first printing.
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On Time : A Princely Life in Funk
by Morris Day
The composer, soul singer, drummer and band leader of The Time examines his career, creative process and turbulent but triumphant life and reflects on his lifelong friendship and musical collaborations with Prince. 30,000 first printing.
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Acid for the children : a memoir
by Flea
The co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers documents his rise from a Los Angeles street youth to a famous rock artist, reflecting on the experiences and relationships that forged him as a musician and person. 400,000 first printing.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, Virginia 22701 540-825-8691
www.cclva.org
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