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Here Is New York

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Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E.B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times has named Here is New York one of the ten best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker calls it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.

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Atul Gawande

Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

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"Better" is an inspiring read that pulls back the curtain on the medical profession, revealing the relentless pursuit of excellence in a world where high stakes and human limitations collide. Atul Gawande's genuine stories, combined with his introspective account as a surgeon, will not only satisfy your curiosity about the medical field but also leave you with profound respect for those who navigate its challenges daily. It's the kind of book that offers life lessons well beyond its medical context, perfect for anyone who values continuous improvement and ethical quandaries tackled with humanity.

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Madeleine Trebenski

Do I Feel Better Yet?: Questionable Attempts at Self-Care and Existing in General

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This book is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the constant flood of self-help advice. Madeleine Trebenski takes a humorous and honest approach as she delves into the world of popular self-care practices, exposing the absurdity and unattainable promises they make. Through witty essays, she offers readers a sense of camaraderie, making them feel less alone in their search for genuine well-being. So if you're tired of the endless suggestions and looking for a good laugh, this book is for you. It's a refreshing reminder that self-care doesn't always come in a fancy package but rather through genuine connection and self-acceptance.

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Vivian Gornick

The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir

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A memoir of self-discovery and the dilemma of connection in our time, The Odd Woman and the City explores the rhythms, chance encounters, and ever-changing friendships of urban life that forge the sensibility of a fiercely independent woman who has lived out her conflicts, not her fantasies, in a city (New York) that has done the same. Running steadily through the book is Vivian Gornick's exchange of more than twenty years with Leonard, a gay man who is sophisticated about his own unhappiness, whose friendship has "shed more light on the mysterious nature of ordinary human relations than has any other intimacy" she has known. The exchange between Gornick and Leonard acts as a Greek chorus to the main action of the narrator's continual engagement on the street with grocers, derelicts, and doormen; people on the bus, cross-dressers on the corner, and acquaintances by the handful. In Leonard she sees herself reflected plain; out on the street she makes sense of what she sees.Written as a narrative collage that includes meditative pieces on the making of a modern feminist, the role of the flaneur in urban literature, and the evolution of friendship over the past two centuries, The Odd Woman and the City beautifully bookends Gornick's acclaimed Fierce Attachments, in which we first encountered her rich relationship with the ultimate metropolis.

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Mary Laura Philpott

I Miss You When I Blink : Essays

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I Miss You When I Blink is a relatable and insightful memoir-in-essays about Mary Laura Philpott's journey to rediscovering herself and her purpose. Philpott shares her own stories to show that identity crises are normal and necessary. She humorously captures the conflicting pressures of modern adulthood and how personal re-inventions are possible. Readers will find comfort in knowing they're not alone and be inspired to embrace their imperfections and figure out where they belong.

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Vivian Gornick

The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir

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This book delves into the complexities of human relationships in the bustling city of New York. Vivian Gornick's deep reflections on friendship, love, and the city itself will resonate with anyone searching for meaning and connection in their own urban lives. With its poetic prose and insightful observations, The Odd Woman and the City is a memoir that will leave you contemplating the intricacies of your own relationships long after you finish reading.

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Mohsin Hamid

Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London

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'When I was younger, I thought of being a migrant and being foreign as things that made me different, an outsider. Now I think these experiences are increasingly universal…'Since the year 2000, novelist Mohsin Hamid has been writing about what it means to be an individual in an increasingly fragmented world. In the pieces gathered here, he gives us a portrait of a man coming to terms with not only his place in that world but also how its convulsions and changes shape so many of us—for good and ill. Whether writing of his home life, about being a migrant or of today's geopolitical fault lines, Hamid gives us his deeply personal take on life at the beginning of the twenty-first century.'As simple, immediate and moving as any of Hamid's fiction.' —Financial Times'Excellent. Lucid, informative and drily funny… Hamid is one of the most perceptive commentators on contemporary global politics.' —Sunday Times'Reasonable, intelligent, humble. Just the sort of commentator the world could do with right now.' —Independent''Accessible, wise and beautifully clear.' —Metro'As a Pakistani who spent his childhood in the United States and his adult life in London, Hamid has a unique perspective on the civilization clash which has defined this era. These elegantly crafted essays confront everything from the future of Pakistan and the death of Osama bin Laden to fatherhood and falling in love.' —Prospect

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Joel Holland, J.K. Rowling

Very Good Lives : The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

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In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, VERY GOOD LIVES presents J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life. How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others?Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world famous author addresses some of life's most important questions with acuity and emotional force.

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Megan Stielstra

The Wrong Way to Save Your Life : Essays

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“Stielstra is a masterful essayist.” —Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist and Hunger From an important new writer comes this powerful collection of personal essays on fear, creativity, art, faith, academia, the Internet, and justice. In this poignant and inciting collection of literary essays, Megan Stielstra tells stories to ward off fears both personal and universal as she grapples toward a better way to live. In her titular piece “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life,” she answers the question of what has value in our lives—a question no longer rhetorical when the apartment above her family’s goes up in flames. “Here is My Heart” sheds light on Megan’s close relationship with her father, whose continued insistence on climbing mountains despite a series of heart attacks leads the author to dissect deer hearts in a poetic attempt to interrogate her own feelings about mortality. Whether she's imagining the implications of open-carry laws on college campuses, recounting the story of going underwater on the mortgage of her first home, or revealing the unexpected pains and joys of marriage and motherhood, Stielstra's work informs, impels, enlightens, and embraces us all. The result is something beautiful—this story, her courage, and, potentially, our own. Intellectually fierce and viscerally intimate, Megan Stielstra's voice is witty, wise, warm, and above all, achingly human.

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Sven Birkerts

The Art Of Time In Memoir : Then, Again

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"The Art of Time in Memoir" would be a great read for anyone who enjoys memoirs or wants to improve their own memoir writing. Through the analysis of Virginia Woolf's "A Sketch of the Past" and Mary Karr's "The Liars' Club," Birkerts delves into the art of assembling patterns of meaning and how successful memoirs present the subjective experience of time. This book would be perfect for aspiring writers or anyone interested in understanding the power of memoir as a literary genre.

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James Melvin Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King

I Have a Dream : Writings and Speeches That Changed the World

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Recommendation: - If you're looking to be inspired and motivated, "I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World" is a must-read. This book captures the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr., a true visionary and leader in the fight for civil rights. His speeches continue to resonate today, reminding us of the importance of equality and justice. Prepare to be moved by his timeless messages that have shaped history and inspired generations.

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Michael Paterniti

Love and Other Ways of Dying : Essays

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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS • In this moving, lyrical, and ultimately uplifting collection of essays, Michael Paterniti turns a keen eye on the full range of human experience, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of everyday people.Michael Paterniti is one of the most original and empathic storytellers working today. His writing has been described as “humane, devastating, and beautiful” by Elizabeth Gilbert, “spellbinding” by Anthony Doerr, and “expansive and joyful” by George Saunders. In the seventeen wide-ranging essays collected for the first time in Love and Other Ways of Dying, he brings his full literary powers to bear, pondering happiness and grief, memory and the redemptive power of human connection.In the remote Ukranian countryside, Paterniti picks apples (and faces mortality) with a real-life giant; in Nanjing, China, he confronts a distraught jumper on a suicide bridge; in Dodge City, Kansas, he takes up residence at a roadside hotel and sees, firsthand, the ways in which the racial divide turns neighbor against neighbor. In each instance, Paterniti illuminates the full spectrum of human experience, introducing us to unforgettable everyday people and bygone legends, exploring the big ideas and emotions that move us. Paterniti reenacts François Mitterrand’s last meal in a rustic dining room in France and drives across America with Albert Einstein’s brain in the trunk of his rental car, floating in a Tupperware container. He delves with heartbreaking detail into the aftermath of a plane crash off the coast of Nova Scotia, an earthquake in Haiti, and a tsunami in Japan—and, in searing swirls of language, unearths the complicated, hidden truths these moments of extremity teach us about our ability to endure, and to love.Michael Paterniti has spent the past two decades grappling with some of our most powerful subjects and incomprehensible events, taking an unflinching point of view that seeks to edify as it resists easy answers. At every turn, his work attempts to make sense of both love and loss, and leaves us with a profound sense of what it means to be human. As he writes in the Introduction to this book, “The more we examine the grooves and scars of this life, the more free and complete we become.”Praise for Michael Paterniti and Love and Other Ways of Dying“One of the best books I’ve read all year . . . These pieces are exceptional artifacts of literary journalism.” —Mark O’Connell, Slate“These pieces are extraordinary. . . . Journalism elevated beyond its ordinary capacities, well into the realm of literature.” — Columbia Journalism Review“A fearless, spellbinding collection of inquiries by a brilliant, globally minded essayist whose writing is magic and whose worldview brims with compassion . . . The size of Michael Paterniti’s curiosity is matched only by the size of his heart.” —Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See“Michael Paterniti is a genius.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of The Signature of All Things“One of the best living practitioners of the art of literary journalism, able to fully elucidate and humanize the everyday and the epic.” —Dave Eggers, author of The Circle“In each of these essays, Michael Paterniti unveils life for us, the beauty and heartbreak of it, as we would never see it ourselves but now can never forget it. Paterniti is brilliant—a rare master—and one of my favorite authors on earth.” —Lily King, author of Euphoria

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Joshua Wong, Ai Weiwei, Jason Y. Ng

Unfree Speech : The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now

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Unfree Speech is an inspiring call to action, chronicling the story of Joshua Wong- a young activist and his journey to fight for democracy. This book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of democracy and wants to understand the importance of free speech in today's world. It is an urgent manifesto that highlights the need to defend our democracies, wherever we are in the world, and why we must act now. Joshua Wong's message is powerful- when we stay silent, no one is safe, but when we free our speech, our voice becomes one. This book is an inspiring guide to mobilizing for democracy, and it will leave readers motivated to take action and uphold democratic values.

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Anna Quindlen

A Short Guide to a Happy Life

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Alternate Side, Anna Quindlen’s classic reflection on a meaningful life makes a perfect gift for any occasion.“Life is made of moments, small pieces of silver amidst long stretches of tedium. It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen. We have to teach ourselves now to live, really live . . . to love the journey, not the destination.”In this treasure of a book, Anna Quindlen, the bestselling novelist and columnist, reflects on what it takes to “get a life”—to live deeply every day and from your own unique self, rather than merely to exist through your days. “Knowledge of our own mortality is the greatest gift God ever gives us,” Quindlen writes, “because unless you know the clock is ticking, it is so easy to waste our days, our lives.” Her mother died when Quindlen was nineteen: “It was the dividing line between seeing the world in black and white, and in Technicolor. The lights came on for the darkest possible reason. . . . I learned something enduring, in a very short period of time, about life. And that was that it was glorious, and that you had no business taking it for granted.” But how to live from that perspective, to fully engage in our days? In A Short Guide to a Happy Life, Quindlen guides us with an understanding that comes from knowing how to see the view, the richness in living.

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Chuck Klosterman

Chuck Klosterman IV : A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas

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Chuck Klosterman IV is a must-read for anyone who lives, breathes, and loves pop culture. Klosterman's ability to write about topics as diverse as Britney Spears, Metallica, and Super People with wit, introspection, and a dose of humor is what makes this book a unique and fun read. The footnotes may seem like distractions, but they end up adding another layer to Klosterman's already fascinating stories. If you are a fan of pop culture and are looking for a book that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even challenge your beliefs, Chuck Klosterman IV is the book for you.

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George Orwell

Such, Such Were The Joys

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Recommend for those interested in critical essays, histories

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Stephen Colbert

I am America (and So Can You!)

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Recommendation: "I Am America (And So Can You!)" is a must-read for fans of Stephen Colbert and anyone who enjoys biting political satire. Colbert's unique brand of humor offers insightful commentary on current events, religion, and the state of the nation. His clever quips and razor-sharp wit will leave you laughing out loud while also making you think. This book is a perfect pick-me-up for anyone in need of a good chuckle and a dose of reality.

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Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl - A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned

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For readers of Nora Ephron, Tina Fey, and David Sedaris, this hilarious, poignant, and extremely frank collection of personal essays confirms Lena Dunham – the acclaimed creator, producer, and star of HBO’s ‘Girls’ – as one of the brightest and most original writers working today.“If I could take what I’ve learned and make one menial job easier for you, or prevent you from having the kind of sex where you feel you must keep your sneakers on in case you want to run away during the act, then every misstep of mine was worthwhile. I’m already predicting my future shame at thinking I had anything to offer you, but also my future glory in having stopped you from trying an expensive juice cleanse or thinking that it was your fault when the person you are dating suddenly backs away, intimidated by the clarity of your personal mission here on earth. No, I am not a sexpert, a psychologist, or a dietician. I am not a mother of three or the owner of a successful hosiery franchise. But I am a girl with a keen interest in having it all, and what follows are hopeful dispatches from the frontlines of that struggle.”

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Greta Thunberg

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference

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The history-making, ground-breaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation.In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day. Her actions ended up sparking a global movement for action against the climate crisis, inspiring millions of pupils to go on strike for our planet, forcing governments to listen, and earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.

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David Sedaris

Dress Your Family In Corduroy And Denim

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Recommended for readers who enjoy humorous memoirs. Sedaris' essays are full of self-deprecating humor and sarcastic observations, providing an offbeat look at everyday life. Each story is a glimpse into his quirky family's dynamics and peculiarities, making for an entertaining and quick read.

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Jamie Tworkowski, Donald Miller

If You Feel Too Much - Expanded Edition : Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped for

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Recommendation: - If you're seeking a book that will celebrate the beauty of hope, wonder, and the human experience, then "If You Feel Too Much" is a perfect choice. Jamie Tworkowski's personal stories will make you feel deeply connected and understood. This book reminds us that it's okay to admit our pain and to reach out for help, offering a message of strength and encouragement in moments of loss. Experience the power of vulnerability and find solace in Tworkowski's words of wisdom.

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Slavenka Drakulić

Cafe Europa Revisited : How to Survive Post-Communism

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An evocative and timely collection of essays that paints a portrait of Eastern Europe thirty years after the end of communism.An immigrant with a parrot in Stockholm, a photo of a girl in Lviv, a sculpture of Alexander the Great in Skopje, a memorial ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Soviet led army invasion of Prague: these are a few glimpses of life in Eastern Europe today. Three decades after the Velvet Revolution, Slavenka Drakulic, the author of Cafe Europa and A Guided Tour of the Museum Of Communism, takes a look at what has changed and what has remained the same in the region in her daring new essay collection.Totalitarianism did not die overnight and democracy did not completely transform Eastern European societies. Looking closely at artefacts and day to day life, from the health insurance cards to national monuments, and popular films to cultural habits, alongside pieces of growing nationalism and Brexit, these pieces of political reportage dive into the reality of a Europe still deeply divided.

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Philip Pullman

Daemon Voices : On Stories and Storytelling

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From the internationally best-selling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, a spellbinding journey into the secrets of his art--the narratives that have shaped his vision, his experience of writing, and the keys to mastering the art of storytelling.One of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling authors of our time now gives us a book that charts the history of his own enchantment with story--from his own books to those of Blake, Milton, Dickens, and the Brothers Grimm, among others--and delves into the role of story in education, religion, and science. At once personal and wide-ranging, Daemon Voices is both a revelation of the writing mind and the methods of a great contemporary master, and a fascinating exploration of storytelling itself.

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Édouard Louis, Lorin Stein

Who Killed My Father

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This book is recommended for those who have struggled with their relationship with their father or for those who wish to understand the complexities of masculinity, class, homophobia, shame, and social poverty. Edouard Louis tells his father's story with such compassion and urgency that it is impossible not to be moved by it. What sets this book apart is the way it unflinchingly takes aim at systems that disadvantage those they seek to exclude, and how it goes beyond the personal and speaks to larger societal issues. It is a powerful reminder that even in the toughest of circumstances, love and compassion can prevail.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

Conduct of Life

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This collection of essays was published originally in 1860, just before the American Civil War. In it, philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson turns toward pragmatism and focuses on the practical application of ethics in everyday life. Students of philosophy and literature will enjoy these thoughtful writings from one of America's most celebrated authors. Topics include. . Culture . Fate . Beauty . Worship American poet and philosopher RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882), the "Sage of Concord," was a driving force behind the Transcendental Movement of the early 18th century and remains a major figure in American literature. His works include Representative Men (1850), Society and Solitude (1870), and Parnassus (1875).

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Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

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The Undying is an illuminating exploration of sickness, mortality, and the gendered politics of illness. Through her own experience with cancer, Boyer provides a raw and honest account of the physical and emotional toll of illness on the human body and psyche. She deftly weaves together memoir, criticism, and cultural analysis to offer a nuanced perspective on the cancer industry, quackery, and the pervasive myths surrounding cancer. The Undying is a powerful reminder of the universality of illness and the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of suffering.

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Harold Bloom

Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds

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Recommendation: This book is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by literary geniuses throughout history. Bloom's expert analysis and passionate writing style bring these remarkable writers to life, allowing readers to gain a deeper appreciation for their works. From the well-known figures to the hidden gems, this book is a journey that will expand your literary horizons and leave you in awe of the incredible minds that have shaped the world of literature.

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Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

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The Undying could be a good read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of illness and the modern healthcare system. Anne Boyer's memoir delves into the complexities of her own battle with cancer, while also examining societal and cultural attitudes towards illness. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those living with illness and serves as a powerful critique of the healthcare industry.

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Meghan Daum

The Unspeakable

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The Unspeakable could be a good read for users who enjoy personal essays that bring a fresh perspective to daily experiences. Through her writing, Meghan Daum dissects our culture's illusions and blind spots while retaining her own joy and compassion. With a mix of piercing insight and funny anecdotes, Daum explores the ups and downs of life and pushes back against false sentimentality. Users who appreciate Nora Ephron's humour and Joan Didion's insight would likely enjoy this book.

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Augusten Burroughs

Possible Side Effects

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"Possible Side Effects" is a collection of humorous essays that will make you laugh out loud. The author, Augusten Burroughs, writes in a witty and engaging style that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The book is perfect for anyone who wants a light, entertaining read that will make them feel good. The most unique aspect of this book is Burroughs' ability to find humor in even the darkest of situations. If you're looking for a fun, heartwarming read, "Possible Side Effects" is the book for you.

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Steve Wruble, Bandy X. Lee, Craig Malkin

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump : 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President

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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the mental health implications of a U.S. President and how it can impact an entire nation. The book presents a consensus view by more than two dozen psychiatrists and mental health experts, drawing attention to the potential consequences of ignoring a president's mental instability and the duty to warn America. It particularly highlights the author's concerns on Trump's impulsiveness, personality disorder, and its dangerous consequences. It is a thought-provoking book that will make you question the sanity and stability of a leader with access to nuclear weapons.

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Ally Sheedy, Gabrielle Union, Roxane Gay

Not That Bad : Dispatches from Rape Culture

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"Not That Bad" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the harsh reality of sexual assault. The essays, written by diverse and talented authors, open up important conversations about the pervasiveness of rape culture and the ways in which women are constantly subjected to harassment, violence, and aggression. The book's honesty and courage in confronting these issues is truly empowering, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more and make a difference.

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Albert Einstein

The World As I See It

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In a group of essays, letters, and speeches, Einstein relates his views on politics, religion, morality, and the place of science in the modern world

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Jia Tolentino

Trick Mirror - Reflections On Self-Delusion

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Trick Mirror is an enlightening, unforgettable trip through the river of self-delusion that surges just beneath the surface of our lives. This is a book about the incentives that shape us, and about how hard it is to see ourselves clearly in a culture that revolves around the self. In each essay, Jia writes about the cultural prisms that have shaped her: the rise of the nightmare social internet; the American scammer as millennial hero; the literary heroine’s journey from brave to blank to bitter; the mandate that everything, including our bodies, should always be getting more efficient and beautiful until we die.

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Omar Saif Ghobash

Letters to a Young Muslim

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**A New York Times Editor's Pick**From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century.In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together.Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe.*One of Time 's Most Anticipated Books of 2017, a Bustle Best Nonfiction Pick for January 2017, a Chicago Review of Books Best Book to Read in January 2017, a Stylist Magazine Best Book of 2017, included in New Statesman 's What to Read in 2017*

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Samantha Irby

We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. : Essays

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Sometimes you just have to laugh, even when life is a dumpster fire. With We Are Never Meeting in Real Life., "bitches gotta eat" blogger and comedian Samantha Irby turns the serio-comic essay into an art form. Whether talking about how her difficult childhood has led to a problem in making "adult" budgets, explaining why she should be the new Bachelorette--she's "35-ish, but could easily pass for 60-something"--detailing a disastrous pilgrimage-slash-romantic-vacation to Nashville to scatter her estranged father's ashes, sharing awkward sexual encounters, or dispensing advice on how to navigate friendships with former drinking buddies who are now suburban moms--hang in there for the Costco loot--she's as deft at poking fun at the ghosts of her past self as she is at capturing powerful emotional truths.Chapter titles:My Bachelorette application --A blues for Fred --The miracle porker --Do you guys pay your fucking bills or what? --You don't have to be grateful for sex --A Christmas carol --Happy birthday --A case for remaining indoors --A total attack of the heart --A civil union --Mavis --Fuck it, bitch. Stay fat --Nashville hot chicken --I'm in love and it's boring --A bomb, probably --The real housewife of Kalamazoo --Thirteen questions to ask before getting married --Yo, I need a job --Feelings are a mistake --We are never meeting in real life

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Anna Faris, Chris Pratt

Unqualified

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Recommendation: Unqualified is a hilarious and heartwarming book by the popular actress, Anna Faris. Through funny stories about her own romantic misadventures, she offers unique advice for navigating the unpredictable waters of love. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a candid, offbeat take on the challenges of finding love.

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Amy Tan

Where the Past Begins : Memory and Imagination

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In this frank and intimate memoir, the bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club explores the traumatic childhood that made her a writer, her complex relationship with her father, and the shocking truths uncovered by family memorabilia.

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Anne Lamott

Traveling Mercies : Some Thoughts On Faith

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Traveling Mercies is a must-read for those who are questioning their own faith, or those who are skeptical about religion. Anne Lamott's distinct and sharp humor adds a unique edge to her exploration of faith and spirituality, and her unwavering honesty in sharing her own struggles and questions makes this book relatable to anyone on their own faith journey.

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Pamela Druckerman

There Are No Grown-Ups: A Midlife Coming-Of-Age Story

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This book could be a good read for anyone who's navigating their way through their 40s and wondering if they've truly become a grown-up. With humor and introspection, the author shares her experiences and observations, exploring the modern forties and the quest for self-knowledge. Druckerman's relatable and witty writing style will make you feel like you're having a conversation with a wise and funny friend who understands the challenges of midlife. You'll find yourself nodding along and gaining insights as you embark on your own journey of reinvention and self-discovery.

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Rebecca Solnit

A Field Guide To Getting Lost

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A Field Guide to Getting Lost draws on emblematic moments and relationships in Solnit's own life to explore issues of wandering, being lost, and the uses of the unknown. The result is a distinctive, stimulating, and poignant voyage of discovery.

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Leandra Medine

Man Repeller : Seeking Love. Finding Overalls.

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The bold voice behind the popular Man Repeller blog shares humorous and deeply personal essays demonstrating that what we choose to wear may hold our dearest memories.Engage using #manrepeller.Silk parachute pants. A gold lamé jumpsuit. Ankle boots with fringe. Were these fashion-forward items sending men running in the opposite direction? Maybe, but Leandra Medine never cared.Slipping into drop-crotch shorts and a boxed sequin blazer in the dressing room of Topshop in downtown Manhattan, a brokenhearted Leandra had an epiphany. Looking in the mirror, she suddenly realized she didn't have a boyfriend because of the way she dressed. And the more she thought about it, the more she realized that such outfits said a lot about her life-romantic and otherwise.Now, in her first book, the acclaimed blogger and fashion darling recounts her most significant memories through the lens of her sartorial choices. With her signature sass, blunt honesty, and some personal photos, Leandra shares details of the night she lost her virginity right down to the pair of white tube socks she forgot to take off, as well as when and why she realized her grandma's vintage Hermès ostrich skin clutch could hold much more than just keys and a cell phone. Through it all, she proves you don't need to compromise even your most repellent qualities to find your way into that big white dress (and an organza moto jacket). See? You can have your yeti and wear it, too.Showcasing the singular voice that has won Leandra millions of fans, this book is a collection of awkwardly funny experiences, a sweet love story, and above all, a reminder to celebrate and embrace a world made for women, by women.

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Charles Krauthammer

Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics

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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume. Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a passionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krauthammer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioethics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have profoundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Winston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist. With a special, highly autobiographical introduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.

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Joan Didion

The Year of Magical Thinking

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From one of America’s iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion. Joan Didion explores an intensely personal yet universal a portrait of a marriage--and a life, in good times and bad--that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child.

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Jessica Friedmann

Things That Helped : essays

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Through the tide of hormones surging within my body, and the little runnels of blood, and the sour tang of my breasts, I lay awake, listening, and thinking of breath and of water. I had broken my relationship with sleep. In this stunning collection, Jessica Friedmann navigates her journey through postpartum depression after the birth of her son. Drawing on critical theory, popular culture, and personal experience, her wide-ranging essays touch on class, race, gender, and sexuality, as well as motherhood, creativity, and mental illness. Occasionally confronting, but always powerfully moving and beautifully observed, Things That Helped charts Jessica’s return into the a slow and complex process of reassembling what depression fractured, and sometimes broke.

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Scott Stabile

Big Love

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Recommendation: Big Love by Scott Stabile is a heartwarming book that will resonate with anyone who has experienced profound loss and struggled with shame, fear, and failure. Through his personal experiences, the author inspires readers to commit themselves to love and find healing and happiness in the most difficult of situations. The book is refreshingly honest, universally applicable, and even funny at times, and readers will come away feeling uplifted and inspired to embrace love in their own lives.

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Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing : and Other Reflections

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Here is the beloved, bestselling author of I Feel Bad About My Neck at her funniest, wisest, and best, taking a hilarious look at the past and bemoaning the vicissitudes of modern life—and recalling with her signature clarity and wisdom everything she hasn’t (yet) forgotten.In these pages she takes us from her first job in the mailroom at Newsweek to the six stages of email, from memories of her parents’ whirlwind dinner parties to her own life now full of Senior Moments (or, as she calls them, Google moments), from her greatest career flops to her most treasured joys.Filled with insights and observations that instantly ring true, I Remember Nothing is a delightful, poignant gift from one of our finest writers.

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Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays

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If you enjoy delving into the mind of a brilliant writer, "Changing My Mind" is an enriching mosaic of Zadie Smith's thoughts. Spanning literature, cinema, and personal anecdotes, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into how Smith interprets the world around her. It's for those looking for a thought-provoking collection that bridges the personal and the cultural.

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Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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Jessi Klein

You'll Grow Out of It

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"You'll Grow Out of It" would be a great read for anyone who wants to take a break from serious reading and dive into an amusing yet relatable story of a late bloomer's journey to womanhood. Jessi Klein's unique blend of humor and sincerity will have you laughing out loud all while nodding your head in agreement. Her candid accounts of personal experiences and struggles make this book raw, relatable, and eye-opening.

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