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I Cannot Control Everything Forever: A Memoir of Motherhood, Science, and Art

This memoir’s intellectual, grounded tone enables readers to go along with the author as she explores the joy and despondency that coexist within modern parenting, plus the sheer exhaustion and helplessness of advocating for someone (in this case, one’s child) who can’t yet advocate for themselves. A perfect fit for fans of Dani Shapiro’s work.
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What Gardeners Grow: 600 Plants Chosen by the World’s Greatest Plantspeople

Experienced gardeners and other plant aficionados will likely enjoy exploring this distinctive compilation. Recommended for larger public libraries and ones with a botanical focus.
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Kiss & Tell: Stand Up & Stories About Love, Sex, Etc

The performers often laugh louder at their weak and meandering material than the live audience. A strictly optional purchase.
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In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss

This moving, powerful tribute to love and loss is a must-listen. Suggest to listeners who appreciated Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air and Ann Patchett’s Truth and Beauty.
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I Want To Be Where the Normal People Are

A relatable and touching memoir that will resonate both with Bloom’s fans and those unfamiliar with her work.
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Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me: A Search for Soul in the Power Pits of Rock and Roll

A lively and soulful rant for music and entertainment readers, if shambolically told.
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The American Canon: Literary Genius from Emerson to Le Guin

Because of the esoteric nature of this book, it is primarily geared toward collections with Bloom’s other works and his most ardent readers.
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Possessed by Memory: The Inward Light of Criticism

A must-read for all who enjoy literature.
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Cleopatra: I Am Fire and Air

Cleopatra is the classical world's beguiling superstar and is well worth getting to know through a Shakespearian lens. ["Recommended for Shakespeare enthusiasts and readers seeking a deeper understanding of one of his greatest creations": LJ 8/17 review of the Scribner hc.]
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