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Here are our new arrivals, click the title to view in our catalog:
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Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century
by W. David Marx
A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological forces that have come to dominate contemporary culture--from music and fashion to art, film, TV, and beyond.
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Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts
by Margaret Atwood
How does one of the greatest storytellers of our time write her own life? The long-awaited memoir from one of our most lauded and influential cultural figures.
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The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
by Walter Isaacson
America's bestselling biographer reveals the origins of the most revolutionary sentence in the Declaration of Independence, the one that defines who we are as Americans--and explains how it should shape our politics today.
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Life's Little Surprises: A Memoir
by Ruben Blades
The life and times of a living legend, the most successful and influential singer/songwriter of the past fifty years throughout the Spanish-speaking world, who also happens to be an acclaimed Hollywood and Broadway actor, a Harvard Law School graduate with a Master's degree in international law, and a political activist who ran for president in his native Panama.
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The Look
by Michelle Obama
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama's style evolution, in her own words for the first time.
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Lucy & Desi: The Love Letters
by Lucille Ball
"The real-life love story between the world's all-time-favorite TV couple, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is told through a collection of their own never-before-seen love letters, exclusive family photos, and text by Lucie Arnaz--the star daughter's first book on her parents!"
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The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised As a Memoir
by Roy Wood
From comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr., an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud funny memoir revealing that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers.
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Something From Nothing: A Cookbook
by Alison Roman
Something from Nothing is Alison Roman's latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry.
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Star of the Show: My Life on Stage
by Dolly Parton
A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances.
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The Uncool: A Memoir
by Cameron Crowe
Recounts how a rock-averse teen became a trusted journalist for Rolling Stone in the 1970s, chronicling his backstage access to iconic artists while exploring his formative family relationships and his path to becoming an acclaimed filmmaker.
also available in audio
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We Did OK, Kid: A Memoir
by Anthony Hopkins
Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult childhood, and path to sobriety in his honest, moving, and long-awaited memoir. also available in audio
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