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From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
by Caitlin Doughty
Journey to explore different cultures' death rituals, evaluating one's own mortality.
A New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller “Doughty chronicles [death] practices with tenderheartedness, a technician’s fascination, and an unsentimental respect for grief.” —Jill Lepore, The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory
by Caitlin Doughty
A journey through the funeral industry, exploring death, grief, and the beauty of life.
"Morbid and illuminating" ( Entertainment Weekly )—a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession. Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin ... (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)
On the Shortness of Life
by Seneca
Philosophical reflections on the importance of living life to its fullest potential.
The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their ... (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)
Dataclysm: Who We Are
by Christian Rudder
Exploring the hidden truths revealed by big data and how this data paints a picture of humanity.
A, New York Times, Bestseller,An audacious, irreverent investigation of human behavior—and a first look at a revolution in the making Our personal data has been used to spy on us, hire and fire us, ... (Goodreads)
The Book of General Ignorance
by John Lloyd
A humorous and informative book that challenges common misconceptions and reveals surprising facts about the world we live in.
Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and flawed facts finally get the heave-ho in this humorous, downright humiliating book of reeducation based on the phenomenal British bestseller. Challenging what ... (Goodreads)
The Greatest Generation
by Tom Brokaw
A narrative of the WWII generation and their struggles and triumphs in an uncertain world.
"In the spring of 1984, I went to the northwest of France, to Normandy, to prepare an NBC documentary on the fortieth anniversary of D-Day, the massive and daring Allied invasion of Europe that ... (Goodreads)
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States
by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
A comprehensive look into the forgotten histories of the Indigenous peoples of the United States.
The first history of the United States told from the perspective of indigenous peoples. Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indigenous nations comprising ... (Goodreads)
Your Inner Fish: a Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
by Neil Shubin
Exploration of human evolution through the lens of anatomy, revealing our connection to our ancient ancestors.
Why do we look the way we do? What does the human hand have in common with the wing of a fly? Are breasts, sweat glands, and scales connected in some way? To better understand the inner workings of ... (Goodreads)
Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
by Brian L. Weiss
A psychiatrist discovers the power of past-life regression therapy through a young patient's experiences.
From author and psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss comes the classic bestseller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient ... (Barnes & Noble)
In the Dream House
by Carmen Maria Machado
A memoir exploring the author's abusive same-sex relationship, using various literary genres to convey the complexity of the experience.
A revolutionary memoir about domestic abuse by the award-winning author of, Her Body and Other Parties, In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado’s engrossing and wildly innovative account of a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Know My Name
by Chanel Miller
A memoir of a sexual assault survivor, reclaiming her identity and sharing her journey towards healing and justice.
A, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,",Know My Name, is a gut-punch, and in the end, somehow, also blessedly hopeful.",—Washington Post, Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, and an instant New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Body: A Guide for Occupants
by Bill Bryson
A fascinating tour of the human body, its functions, and its quirks, from head to toe.
In the bestselling, prize-winning A Short History of Nearly Everything , Bill Bryson achieved the seemingly impossible by making the science of our world both understandable and entertaining to ... (Goodreads)
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
by Cary Elwes
Behind the scenes stories from the making of the cult classic film, The Princess Bride.
From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride , comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with ... (Goodreads)
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
by Kate Moore
Uncovering the untold story of female factory workers poisoned by radium paint in 1920s America.
A New York Times , USA Today , Wall Street Journal , and Amazon Charts Bestseller! For fans of Hidden Figures, comes the incredible true story of the women heroes who were exposed to radium in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
A memoir of a woman's struggle with mental illness, her fight for survival, and her journey of self-discovery.
In April 1967, 18-year-old Susanna Kaysen is admitted to McLean Hospital , in Belmont, Massachusetts , after attempting suicide by overdosing on pills. She denies that it was a suicide attempt to a ... (Wikipedia)
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
by Austin Kleon
A guide to unlocking creativity by embracing influence, stealing ideas, and making something new.
You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A ... (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)
Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life
by Ali Wong
Comedian Ali Wong shares personal stories and advice for women on love, sex, motherhood, and career in a humorous and candid way.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • Ali Wong’s heartfelt and hilarious letters to her daughters (the two she put to work while they were still in utero) cover everything they need to know in life, like the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year
by Demi Lovato
Daily affirmations and personal anecdotes to help readers stay strong and positive throughout the year.
Demi Lovato wakes up each morning and affirms her commitment to herself—to her health, her happiness, her being. Those commitments are the bedrock of her recovery and her work helping other young ... (Barnes & Noble)
Egghead; or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone
by Bo Burnham
A collection of humorous and thought-provoking poems, essays, and drawings that explore the human experience with wit and insight.
A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians... Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel van der Kolk
Examining the physical, psychological and emotional effects of trauma, and how to heal.
A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing. Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful ... (Goodreads)
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
by Allie Brosh
A humorous and candid account of the author's life, exploring the highs and lows of everyday life.
#1, New York Times, Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s, Hyperbole and a Half, showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fresh Off the Boat
by Eddie Huang
Memoir of a Taiwanese-American chef and his family's struggles and triumphs in assimilating to American culture.
Assimilating ain’t easy. Eddie Huang was raised by a wild family of FOB (“fresh off the boat”) immigrants—his father a cocksure restaurateur with a dark past back in Taiwan, his mother a fierce ... (Goodreads)
Sex Object: A Memoir
by Jessica Valenti
A candid memoir about the author's experiences with sexism, objectification, and harassment as a woman in modern society.
Author and Guardian US columnist Jessica Valenti has been leading the national conversation on gender and politics for over a decade. Now, in a darkly funny and bracing memoir, Valenti explores the ... (Goodreads)
So Sad Today: Personal Essays
by Melissa Broder
A collection of personal essays exploring anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships in the modern world.
From acclaimed poet and creator of the popular twitter account @SoSadToday comes the darkly funny and brutally honest collection of essays that Roxane Gay called "sad and uncomfortable and their own ... (Barnes & Noble)
Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child
by Cathy Glass
An inspirational true story of a foster carer's fight to save a neglected child.
Although Jodie is only eight years old, she is violent, aggressive, and has already been through numerous foster families. Her last hope is Cathy Glass.From the Sunday Times and New York Times ... (Barnes & Noble)
When I Was Puerto Rican
by Esmeralda Santiago
A young woman's memoir of her immigrant journey from Puerto Rico to New York City.
Esmeralda Santiago is the oldest child her parents have together, although her father has an older daughter she doesn't know about. Her parents' relationship is damaged as her mother suspects her ... (Wikipedia)
The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn
by Alison Weir
A detailed account of the events leading to the execution of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII.
The imprisonment and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife, in May 1536 was unprecedented in English history. It was sensational in its day, and has exerted endless fascination ... (Goodreads)
