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Made in NuYoRico: Fania Records, Latin Music, and Salsa’s Nuyorican Meanings

Written more like a commentary on Fania’s cultural significance to Latin music and Nuyorican culture than an overall history, this work will be of interest to diehard fans of salsa and music professors.

The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Street Literature

As evidenced by the popularity of New York Times–bestselling books such as Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give, street lit continues to be a reflection of readers’ realities, making this readers’ advisory guide a must-purchase for library professionals.

Mary C. McCall Jr.: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Most Powerful Screenwriter

Smyth deftly spotlights a sardonically witty woman and film pioneer whose contributions are little known. Film students and biography readers will be delighted.
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Ink: The Indelible J. Mayo Williams

A good biography that also reveals a lot about the music industry and early 20th-century football.
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Sex, Lies and Sensibility

A sexy and sensitive update to Sense and Sensibility, perfect for fans of Sonali Dev’s Incense and Sensibility.
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Parasol Against the Axe

Because of the absurdity of Hero’s and Thea’s plotlines, it’s sometimes difficult to distinguish between a scene with one of them and a segment from Paradoxical Undressing. While the audiobook may require a few relistens to grasp all the plot points, Swallow’s entertaining narration makes this a pleasurable experience.
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How To Dance

While listeners learn much about Nick, little is said about Hayley beyond her love of dance. Regardless, the overall story is pleasant enough that fans of grumpy-sunshine couplings will enjoy.
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Say You’ll Be Mine

Unfortunately, the abundant misunderstandings and miscommunications that befall the couple for most of the novel evaporate Nankani’s positive vibes. Best for fervent fans of the fake-dating trope.
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Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame

Listening to Crawley feels like sipping hot chocolate on a cold day, welcoming and sweet. Give to listeners who enjoy cozy stories with happy endings.
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