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Biography and Memoir May 2024
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What a Fool Believes
by Michael McDonald
In his candid, laidback memoir, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling icon tells the story of his life and music, relaying the lessons he's learned along the way.
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| Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench with Brendan O'HeaAcademy Award-winning actress Judi Dench dishes on her seven-decade career (including roles in 20 of Shakespeare's plays) in this witty and engaging series of transcribed interviews with her longtime friend Brendan O'Hea, himself an actor at Shakespeare's Globe. Try this next: Making It So by Patrick Stewart. |
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| An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns GoodwinIn this affecting blend of biography, memoir, and history, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin reveals the tumult of the 1960s as experienced by her husband, speechwriter Dick Goodwin, who died in 2018. Materials from the Goodwins' personal archives offer an evocative portrait of the era. Try this next: Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History by Ted Sorensen. |
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| The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda MontellSounds Like A Cult podcast host Amanda Montell's tongue-in-cheek follow-up to Cultish offers an engaging blend of cultural commentary and personal reflection focusing on the limitations of our cognitive biases. Try this next: Selling the Dream: The Billion-Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans by Jane Marie. |
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| The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters by Susan PageAward-winning USA Today journalist Susan Page plumbs the life and career of legendary broadcast news pioneer Barbara Walters in this well-researched and incisive biography featuring interviews with dozens of Walters' loved ones and colleagues. Try this next: Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR by Lisa Napoli. |
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| Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman RushdieBooker Prize-winning novelist Salman Rushdie (The Satanic Verses) reflects on the 2022 attempt on his life and the aftermath in his compelling and life-affirming memoir exploring life, loss, and resilience. Try this next: Know My Name by Chanel Miller. |
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You Never Know : A Memoir
by Tom Selleck
An American icon and famed actor brings us on his uncharted but serendipitous journey to the top in Hollywood, clearing up misconceptions; sharing dozens of never-before-told stories from both his personal and professional lives; and offering a truly fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.
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