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Here are our new arrivals, click the title to view in our catalog:
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Alfred Hitchcock All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short
by Bernard Benoliel
Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that the "Master of Suspense" directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced, down to the creation of the costumes, the search for perfect locations, and of course, the direction of some of cinema's most memorable scenes.
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American Heroes
by James Patterson
From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, "American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts...capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation's finest" (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series).
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir
by Ina Garten
In her first memoir, the bestselling cookbook author and host of the beloved Food Network show“Barefoot Contessa” offers a personal, engaging and motivating narrative of her extraordinary journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a cultural icon. Illustrations.
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Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
by John Grisham
Exposes ten harrowing tales of innocent Americans unjustly found guilty and convicted of crimes they didn't commit, shedding light on the flaws within the legal system that led to their imprisonment and the relentless battles for exoneration that ensued. Illustrations.
also available in audio
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Brothers
by Alex Van Halen
This poignant memoir of brotherhood, music and enduring love celebrates the profound bond between brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen and chronicles their musical journey with personal anecdotes, untold stories and never-before-seen photos. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
by Lisa Marie Presley
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, tells her whole story for the first time in a memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie's death. Illustrations.
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John Lewis: A Life
by David Greenberg
A comprehensive, authoritative biography of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, "the conscience of the Congress," drawing on interviews with Lewis and approximately 275 others who knew him at various stages of his life, as well as never-before-used FBI files and documents.
also available in audio
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Melania : A Memoir
by Melania Trump
Melania is a compelling and inspirational memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination.
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The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Between the World and Me travels the world to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don't—shape our realities.
also available in audio
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Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems 1961-2023
by Margaret Atwood
Spanning six decades of work—from her earliest beginnings to brand-new poems—this volume provides an extraordinary career-spanning collection from one of the most revered poets and storytellers of our age.
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Patriot: A Memoir
by Alexei Navalny
A political freedom fighter who paid the ultimate price for his convictions recounts his political career, the many attempts on his life and the lives of the people closest to him and the relentless campaign he and his team waged against an increasingly dictatorial regime. Illustrations.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover
by Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Full of strange-but-true facts, fascinating features, and phenomenal photography from around the world, "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover" inspires readers of all ages with stories that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true!
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Sonny Boy: A Memoir
by Al Pacino
From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full.
also available in audio
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The Spamalot Diaries
by Eric Idle
Shares the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, told through actual diary entries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python and New York Times best-selling author. Illustrations.
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