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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
by Kamala Harris
Memoir of Kamala Harris, detailing her life and political career, and advocating for social justice and equality.
From one of America's most inspiring political leaders, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them, in her own ... (Goodreads)
All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row
by James Patterson
The story of Aaron Hernandez, a football superstar turned convicted murderer, and the events leading up to his downfall.
Discover the shocking #1, New York Times, bestseller: the true story of a young NFL player's first-degree murder conviction and untimely death — and his journey from the Patriots to prison. Aaron ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fear: Trump in the White House
by Bob Woodward
An inside look at the chaos and dysfunction within the Trump administration, revealing the president's erratic behavior and decision-making.
With authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump’s White House ... (Goodreads)
Fascism: A Warning
by Madeleine K. Albright
A warning against the rise of fascism and authoritarianism in the modern world, drawing on historical examples and personal experiences.
A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today’s world, written by one of America’s most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as ... (Goodreads)
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
by John Carreyrou
The rise and fall of Theranos, a fraudulent blood-testing startup, and the deceitful actions of its founder Elizabeth Holmes.
The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end in the face ... (Goodreads)
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
by Jon Meacham
A historical analysis of American politics, highlighting moments of crisis and the leaders who rose to the occasion to defend democracy and justice.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear. ... (Goodreads)
Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
by Ronan Farrow
Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow exposes the cover-up of sexual misconduct allegations against powerful men in media and politics.
In 2017, a routine network television investigation led Ronan Farrow to a story only whispered about: one of Hollywood's most powerful producers was a predator, protected by fear, wealth, and a ... (Goodreads)
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
by Caroline Criado Pérez
A revealing look at how data bias affects women's lives, from healthcare to transportation, and the need for change.
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so ... (Goodreads)
All the President's Men
by Carl Bernstein
Investigative journalism that uncovered the Watergate scandal and its aftermath.
The full account of the Watergate scandal from the two Washington Post reporters who broke the story. This is “the work that brought down a presidency— perhaps the most influential piece of ... (Goodreads)
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
by Barack Obama
A political memoir that explores Obama's vision for America and his hopes for the future of the country.
The Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama's call for a new kind of politics—a politics that builds upon those shared understandings that pull us together as Americans. Lucid in his vision of America's ... (Goodreads)
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
by Richard Preston
An exploration of the discovery and containment of one of world's deadliest viruses.
A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret ... (Goodreads)
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
by John M. Barry
Chronicling the 1918 influenza pandemic, examining the medical, social and governmental responses.
At the height of WWI, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It ... (Goodreads)
People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges
by Jen Mann
A humorous take on the absurdities of suburban life, from over-the-top crafters to entitled parents.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A debut collection of witty, biting essays laced with a surprising warmth, from Jen Mann, the writer behind the popular blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat People I want ... (Barnes & Noble)
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
by Hans Rosling
A data-driven book that challenges common misconceptions about the world and presents a more accurate, optimistic view of global progress.
Factfulness:, The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends— what percentage of the world’s ... (Goodreads)
The 4-Hour Workweek
by Timothy Ferriss
A guide to creating a lifestyle of financial and personal freedom by optimizing work and lifestyle.
What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: "I race motorcycles in Europe." "I ... (Goodreads)
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
by Erik Larson
Exploration of Lusitania's fateful voyage and its lasting impact on World War I.
#1 New York Times Bestseller,From the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the, Lusitania, On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth ... (Barnes & Noble)
American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment
by Shane Bauer
Journalist goes undercover as a prison guard to expose the profit-driven prison system in America.
An enraging, necessary look at the private prison system, and a convincing clarion call for prison reform.” —NPR.org,New York Times Book Review, 10 Best Books of 2018 * One of President Barack ... (Barnes & Noble)
Small Fry: A Memoir
by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
A memoir of Lisa Brennan-Jobs, daughter of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and her complicated relationship with her father.
Born on a farm and named in a field by her parents–artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs--Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley. When she was young, Lisa's ... (Goodreads)
Be Prepared
by Vera Brosgol
A graphic memoir of a young girl's experience at a Russian summer camp and her struggle to fit in.
"Beautifully drawn, brutally funny, brilliantly honest. Vera is such a good cartoonist I almost can’t stand it.” —Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile In Be Prepared , all Vera wants to do is fit in—but ... (Barnes & Noble)
Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker
by Molly Bloom
Memoir of Molly Bloom, who ran high-stakes poker games for celebrities and billionaires, until her arrest by the FBI.
When Molly Bloom was a little girl growing up in a small Colorado town, she watched her brothers win medals, ace tests, and receive high praise from everyone they met. Molly wanted nothing more than ... (Goodreads)
Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope
by Megan Phelps-Roper
A memoir of a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church, detailing her journey from hate to empathy and compassion.
The activist and TED speaker Megan Phelps-Roper reveals her life growing up in the most hated family in America,At the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays
by Esmé Weijun Wang
A collection of essays exploring the author's experiences with mental illness and the societal stigma surrounding it.
An intimate, moving book written with the immediacy and directness of one who still struggles with the effects of mental and chronic illness, The Collected Schizophrenias cuts right to the core. ... (Goodreads)
Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
by Rachel Maddow
Investigative journalism on the oil and gas industry's impact on democracy, corruption, and the environment.
In 2010, the words “earthquake swarm” entered the lexicon in Oklahoma. That same year, a trove of Michael Jackson memorabilia—including his iconic crystal-encrusted white glove—was sold at auction ... (Goodreads)
In Pieces
by Sally Field
Sally Field's memoir explores her life, career, and relationships, revealing the struggles and triumphs of a Hollywood icon.
In this intimate, haunting literary memoir and, New York Times, Notable Book of the year, an American icon tells her own story for the first time — about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better
by Gretchen Rubin
A framework to better understand yourself and others, and the best way to get along with different personalities.
In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of, Better Than Before, and, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever
by Jack McCallum
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1992 US Olympic basketball team, exploring their journey to gold and impact on the sport.
They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers. In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 ... (Goodreads)
The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success
by Kevin Dutton
An exploration of the traits of psychopaths and how they can be harnessed for success in life.
In this engrossing journey into the lives of psychopaths and their infamously crafty behaviors, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals that there is a scale of "madness" along which we all ... (Barnes & Noble)
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
An exploration of the two systems of the mind, and how they influence decision-making.
In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow , Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and ... (Goodreads)
Agatha Christie: An Autobiography
by Agatha Christie
A memoir documenting the life, struggles and successes of the world's best-selling author.
When Agatha Christie died on 12 January 1976, she was known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime, unrivalled as the best-selling novelist of all time with two billion books sold in more than ... (Goodreads)
Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture
by Roxane Gay
A collection of essays exploring the pervasive culture of sexual violence and harassment, and the impact it has on survivors.
Cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay has edited a collection of essays that explore what it means to live in a world where women are frequently belittled and harassed due to their ... (Goodreads)
