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The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of <i>The Bondwoman’s Narrative</i>

The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of The Bondwoman’s Narrative
Hecimovich, Gregg
Interspersed with photos, descriptions of pertinent historical events, drawings, and digitized archival documents, this excellent biography will appeal to many readers, especially those interested in genealogy, literature, and African American history.
Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business
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Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business
Gay, Roxane
Each piece on its own is worthy of attention. Taken collectively, this title is not to be missed.
The Novelizers: An Affectionate History of Media Adaptations & Originals, Their Astonishing Authors—and the Art of the Craft

The Novelizers: An Affectionate History of Media Adaptations & Originals, Their Astonishing Authors—and the Art of the Craft
Spencer, David
Packed with photos, this is the perfect reference tool for the publishing genre that launched many lifetime readers.
Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint
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Stalking Shakespeare: A Memoir of Madness, Murder, and My Search for the Poet Beneath the Paint
Durkee, Lee
Anyone with an interest in the Shakespeare author controversy or academic research in general should enjoy Durkee’s colorful account of dark winters spent obsessing over “his homespun collection” of “mugshot bards.”
The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence
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The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys Through American Slavery and Independence
Waldstreicher, David
Poetry, history, and politics make excellent bedfellows. This engrossing biography, engaging in audio, is a recommended purchase for all libraries.
Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature

Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies: How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature
Winkler, Elizabeth
Listeners, however knowledgeable of the Shakespeare authorship question or “his” works, should relish Wong’s engaging performance of Winkler’s spirited look at a hotly debated literary mystery.
Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007
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Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007
Ballard, J.G.
An eclectic collection of essays for scholars of 20th-century literature.
A Strange Life: Selected Essays of Louisa May Alcott

A Strange Life: Selected Essays of Louisa May Alcott
Alcott, Louisa May
Although some essays would benefit from the inclusion of explanatory notes to provide context and historical background, this delightful book is highly recommended for all Alcott devotees.
A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing

A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing
Mantel, Hilary
Warm, human, unfailingly engaging, this lovely collection should appeal widely. As usual, she writes like a dream.
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