Popular Culture
May 2020
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Wow, No Thank You. Essays
by Samantha Irby

What it is: the third irreverent essay collection from comedian Samantha Irby, written in her signature self-deprecating style.

Topics include: city life vs. suburban life; Irby's ambivalence about turning 40; writing for Hulu's Shrill; the seductive lure of targeted advertising; daily routines.    

Want a taste? "I like to wake up naturally, gripped by a heart-pounding panic as the sun slices through my eyelids at noon."
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me
by Bess Kalb

The award-winning Jimmy Kimmel Live writer reflects on her relationship with her loving grandmother, the daughter of immigrants from 19th-century Belarus whose hardships, sacrifices and headstrong nature shaped the author’s perspectives on family and career.
Face It
by Debbie Harry

Complemented by rare photos, a memoir by the iconic performance artist traces seven decades in the entertainment industry while discussing her professional collaborations, struggles with addiction, near-escape from Ted Bundy and Blondie alter-ego.
Kindness and Wonder : Why Mr. Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever
by Gavin Edwards

A biography celebrates the enduring legacy of Fred Rogers and his award-winning show, discussing how his messages about kindness, compassion, and curiosity are particularly relevant today.
Dear Girls : Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life
by Ali Wong

Collects the standup comedian’s humorous and heartfelt letters to her daughters, covering everything they need to know in life, like the unpleasant details of dating, how to be a working mom in a male-dominated profession and how she trapped their dad.
Home Work : a Memoir of My Hollywood Years
by Julie Andrews

In a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Home, the beloved performing artist reflects on her Hollywood career and the creations of three of her most iconic films, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Victor/Victoria.
Inside Out
by Demi Moore

The actress reflects on her Hollywood career, her relationship with her mother, her marriages, and the struggles with addiction, body image problems, and childhood trauma that plagued her even as she achieved professional success.
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