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Recommendations based on Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice After Serialby Rabia Chaudry
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
by Michelle McNamara
A true crime book chronicling the author's investigation into the unsolved case of the Golden State Killer.
A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer—the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade—from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died ... (Goodreads)
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
by Jenny Lawson
A witty memoir of overcoming struggles with mental illness, with a focus on finding joy in the midst of darkness.
#1, New York Times, Bestseller In Furiously Happy , a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, Jenny Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
by Amanda Berry
True story of a woman taken captive and her struggle to stay alive and be reunited with her family.
Two women kidnapped by infamous Cleveland school-bus driver Ariel Castro share the stories of their abductions, captivity, and dramatic escape, On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines around the ... (Goodreads)
Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot
by Bill O'Reilly
A detailed account of the events leading up to the assassination of President Kennedy.
Tthe anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts in gripping detail the brutal murder of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—and how a sequence of gunshots on a Dallas afternoon not only killed a beloved president ... (Goodreads)
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
by Stephen Fry
Reimagining of classic Greek myths, with a modern twist.
Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant ... (Goodreads)
Columbine
by Dave Cullen
Investigation into the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, exploring the perpetrators and the aftermath.
"The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror . . . " So begins a new epilogue, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle murders." It is a ... (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)
Unqualified
by Anna Faris
Actress Anna Faris shares her life experiences and offers advice on relationships, career, and self-discovery.
Anna Faris has advice for you. And it's great advice, because she's been through it all, and she wants to tell you what she's learned. Her comic memoir and first book, Unqualified , will share Anna's ... (Goodreads)
Happy Accidents
by Jane Lynch
Memoir of Jane Lynch's journey to becoming a successful actress, embracing her sexuality and finding happiness in unexpected places.
In the summer of 1974, a fourteen-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream. A dream to become an actress, like her idols Ron Howard and Vicki Lawrence. But it was a long way from the South Side ... (Barnes & Noble)
Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey
by Dion Leonard
A heartwarming memoir of a runner who finds an unlikely companion, a stray dog, during a grueling 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert.
Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide… In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a ... (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)
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
by Mary Roach
An exploration of the strange and often unknown history of cadavers, and their uses in science and medicine.
Okay, you're thinking: ,"This must be some kind of a joke. A humorous book about cadavers?", Yup — and it works. Mary Roach takes the age-old question, "What happens to us after we die?" quite ... (Goodreads)
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
by James L. Swanson
A gripping account of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, and the events that followed his death.
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.,Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Hidden Figures
by Margot Lee Shetterly
A recounting of the true story of three African-American women's contributions to NASA during the space race.
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It is the powerful story of four African-American ... (Goodreads)
Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
by Rachel Hollis
A motivational guide for women to stop apologizing and pursue their dreams unapologetically.
The Barnes & Noble exclusive edition features an engaging business-focused bonus chapter entitled “Suck It Up and Sell!” Rachel encourages women of all ages to discover how to “sell that sizzle” and ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Could Pee On This: And Other Poems By Cats
by Francesco Marciuliano
A book of humorous poems from the perspective of cats, exploring the unique personalities of felines.
Animal lovers will laugh out loud at the quirkiness of their feline friends with these insightful and curious poems from the singular minds of funny cats. In this hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
by Rhoda Janzen
A journey of self-discovery as a young woman returns to her conservative Mennonite roots.
A hilarious and moving memoir—in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron—about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis Not long after Rhoda Janzen turned ... (Goodreads)
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
by Dashka Slater
Examines a single act of violence, exploring its impact on two disparate lives.
A, New York Times, Bestseller Stonewall Book Award Winner—Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award,YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist One ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mrs. Kennedy and Me: An Intimate Memoir
by Clint Hill
Clint Hill, a Secret Service agent, recounts his experiences protecting and befriending Jacqueline Kennedy during her time as First Lady.
The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir by Clint Hill that Kirkus Reviews called “clear and honest prose free from salaciousness and gossip,” Jackie Kennedy’s personal Secret Service agent details ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Happiest Refugee
by Anh Do
A memoir of an immigrant family's struggles and triumphs as they seek a better life in Australia.
Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives on the sea as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. But nothing - not murderous ... (Goodreads)
Mary Queen of Scots
by Antonia Fraser
Biography of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, and her tumultuous life as a monarch in 16th century Scotland and England.
She was the quintessential queen: statuesque, regal, dazzlingly beautiful. Her royal birth gave her claim to the thrones of two nations; her marriage to the young French dauphin promised to place a ... (Goodreads)
Zodiac
by Robert Graysmith
A true crime account of the Zodiac Killer, who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Who was Zodiac? A serial killer who claimed 37 dead. A sexual sadist who taunted police with anonymous notes. A madman who was never apprehended. This is the first, complete account of Zodiac's reign ... (Goodreads)
The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster
by Sarah Krasnostein
The biography of Sandra Pankhurst, a trauma cleaner who tidies up after deaths, suicides, and hoarders. A story of resilience and compassion.
Winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature, Sarah Krasnostein’s, The Trauma Cleaner:,, One Woman’s Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster, is the fascinating biography of ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Suck at Girls
by Justin Halpern
A humorous and honest account of a young man's awkward and often hilarious attempts to navigate the world of dating and relationships.
"Growing up, every time I saw a men's magazine cover that had a headline about '73 Ways to Please Your Girlfriend', all I could think was 'I'm good with one; just tell me one way to please her. Also, ... (Goodreads)
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder
by Charles Graeber
The true story of a nurse who killed hundreds of patients, and the detectives who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice.
After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the media. But Cullen was no mercy killer, nor was he a simple monster. He was a favorite ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
by Kate Clifford Larson
An exploration of the life of Rosemary Kennedy, uncovering the heartbreaking story of her family's secret.
One of, People,’s Top Ten Books of 2015, "[Larson] succeeds in providing a well-rounded portrait of a woman who, until now, has never been viewed in full.",—Boston Globe, “A biography that chronicles ... (Barnes & Noble)
Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed - A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings
by Michelle Knight
A survivor's account of her abduction, captivity and eventual escape from a decade of torture and abuse.
The #1, New York Times, Bestseller and inspirational memoir by Michelle Knight, whose survival story gripped the world and continues to inspire and offer hope. Michelle was a young single mother when ... (Goodreads)
Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three
by Mara Leveritt
Uncovering the truth behind a murder case that wrongfully convicted three innocent boys.
In 2011, one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in American legal history was set right when Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley were released after eighteen years in prison. ... (Goodreads)
QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life
by John G. Miller
A guide to taking personal accountability by asking better questions and taking action. Helps to eliminate blame, complaining, and procrastination.
The lack of personal accountability is a problem that has resulted in an epidemic of blame, victim thinking, complaining, and procrastination. No organization—or individual—can successfully compete ... (Goodreads)
