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Last Call at Coogan’s: The Life and Death of a Neighborhood Bar

Warm, humane, and generous, this book ticks every box for a pleasurable read.

Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage

This is a superb addition to the history of South Africa and the struggle against apartheid.
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Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World

This is an impassioned nonfiction narrative that interweaves the author’s personal and professional lives to relate the hostile environment of a global migration crisis.
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President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier

Despite its engaging flowery prose, perhaps inspired by the literary aspects of Garfield’s diaries, this book’s length might attract only serious scholars. General readers may want to consider Benjamin Arrington’s The Last Lincoln Republican.
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Emily Dickinson Face to Face

With charming anecdotes and moments vividly recalled, Bianchi’s thoughtful account offers the rarest of first-hand glimpses behind Dickinson’s swiftly drawn curtain, conveyed in searching and graceful prose worthy of its subject.
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Orwell: The New Life

A useful introduction for readers new to Orwell and also illuminating for those who thought they knew everything about him.

Jessica Lange: An Adventurer’s Heart

A well-researched and highly readable biography that is a must for film studies collections.
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Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend

This tale will appeal to readers curious about the formative years of the United States’ country-music scene.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon

Eleanor Caudill’s perspicuous narration will compel listeners forward and gives Taylor’s frequent ballsy quotes appropriate rendering. An engrossing, gossipy listen.

Bogie & Bacall: The Surprising True Story of Hollywood’s Greatest Love Affair

This magnificent biography is splendidly written, reads fast, and is impossible to put down.
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The Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt’s Final Days

History buffs will find this book fascinating.
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Queen in Comics

Queen fans, megafans, and curious newbies will clap and sing along to this colorful, kaleidoscopic graphic novel.
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The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family

An eye-opening and essential study revealing the dangers of mythologizing U.S. history.
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The Mick Ronson Story: Turn and Face the Strange

A strong, long-overdue bio of a 1970s guitar hero who played a major role in many staples of classic rock.
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LeBron

James’s fans will flock to this book and will enjoy it. A necessary purchase for every public library and most academic ones.
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Flash Point: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD

Warren’s insightful memoir brings readers vividly into the work and mindset of first responders. This is a vital resource for readers facing or supporting someone with similar stressors and situations or considering this career. This book also offers insight into the effects of PTSD.

Unmasking the Klansman: The Double Life of Asa and Forrest Carter

More than a biography, this book takes readers on a journey of moral reflection on U.S. history that puts in full views white supremacy’s persisting rationale of racist theology, Christian nationalism, and hateful right-wing politics.
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Judy Garland: Splendor and Downfall of a Legend

This sincere and affectionate examination of Garland’s life and legacy is heavily laden with photographs and will appeal to the legend’s many fans.
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The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression—Man, Woman, Nonbinary, and Beyond

An important addition to any library, this book is an excellent educational guide to topics surrounding the transgender experience. It will be helpful to readers looking for guidance along their own journeys and to those looking to support trans people.
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We Are Too Many: A Memoir [Kind of]

Recommended for readers who enjoy memoirs that deal with personal relationships and the journey of discovering oneself.

Camera Girl: The Coming of Age of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy

Whether she’s avoiding a traffic ticket after speeding in her car named Zelda, or translating books for Kennedy’s report on the history of France in Indochina, this portrait of young Jackie Bouvier shines with wit and intelligence.
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The Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat

Strongly recommended for all military, political science, and history collections.
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We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story

Recommended for public and academic libraries.
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Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Survival and Healing

This debut author’s writing style, experimental and intimate, enables her to effectively put words to wounds that seem unspeakable. Memoir fans will find much to like in this one.
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Floppy: Tales of a Genetic Freak of Nature at the End of the World

This book is recommended for those interested in memoirs, connective tissue and cell disorders, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and also for people living with disabilities.
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To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse

Although its length is daunting, this tome is welcome. It’s an interesting foray into Converse’s glimmer of fame and sad subsequent neglect.
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Jean-Luc Godard: The Permanent Revolutionary

No one experimented more with film than Godard in his day. It’s helpful to have this insightful, if sometimes difficult to follow, account of his oeuvre.

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

This inspirational, exhilarating work, undoubtedly destined for a Hollywood adaptation, is an essential purchase for all libraries.
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Inventing Troy Donahue: The Making of a Movie Star

Photographs abound in this meticulous biography that celebrity mavens will especially enjoy.
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My Man in Antibes: Getting To Know Graham Greene

Mewshaw’s account, especially of Greene’s last years, is moving and perceptive. This lovely book can be read alongside Richard Greene’s The Unquiet Englishman: A Life of Graham Greene.
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The Opium Queen: The Untold Story of the Rebel Who Ruled the Golden Triangle

This well-written, well-researched book portrays a central figure who never quite emerges from her shroud of legend.
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Written Out: The Silencing of Regina Gelana Twala

An honest, sensitive portrayal of a complex, determined woman who deserves recognition.
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The Farrows of Hollywood: Their Dark Side of Paradise

Often repetitive, but nevertheless an immersing and compelling read about a renowned Hollywood family.
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George Meléndez Wright: The Fight for Wildlife and Wilderness in the National Parks

Highly recommended for nature lovers and park enthusiasts.
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The Male Gazed: On Hunks, Heartthrobs, and What Pop Culture Taught Me About (Desiring) Men

Readers seeking an honest portrayal of one gay man’s voyage in the masculine imaginary will find a rich source of companionship.
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Ilse Koch on Trial: Making the “Bitch of Buchenwald.”

A solid analysis of one of the world’s most notorious war criminals. A recommended purchase for collections where related titles circulate well.
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Life in Every Breath: Ester Blenda; Reporter, Adventurer, Pioneer

Bremmer and Jennings capture the larger-than-life, often frenetic spirit of this feminist trailblazer who pushed back against social norms to try to thrive professionally and personally; her story should inspire all those who continue to fight gender bias and homophobia today.
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Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici

An excellent choice for both history buffs and listeners who are interested in feminist history and the lives of women rulers.
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The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World

Providing background and insight into Ukraine’s current struggles, this timely work will be a winner for patrons interested in current events.
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Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad

An enlightening survey of the abolitionist movement in Philadelphia, centered around Still’s life; deftly delivered by Hite.
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And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle

This book provides a new lens through which to understand Lincoln’s motivations and the issues that modified his worldview. Lincoln aficionados, Civil War buffs, and students alike should enjoy.
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Do Let’s Have Another Drink!: The Dry Wit and Fizzy Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Despite everything royal being hot right now, this is an optional purchase. The book includes photos, and the narration does not elevate the text.
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Mussolini’s Daughter: The Most Dangerous Woman in Europe

Readers of early 20th-century Italian political history should enjoy.
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Our Brave Foremothers: Celebrating 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous Women Who Changed the Course of History

At a time when women’s history is being lifted up, this accessible work will edify casual and academic readers and may be used as a reference for some.
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Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage, and Monarchy

Royal-watchers will likely appreciate Dunlop’s fresh details and unique perspective on this iconic couple.
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Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion and Homecoming

Chin’s family stories are important and relevant, and her memoir gives readers a better understanding of immigrants’ pasts and presents in the U.S. and an idea of how to move forward.
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Justice Is Served: A Tale of Scallops, the Law, and Cooking for RBG

This is a lighthearted yet earnest account of an event that changed the author’s life.

King: A Life

A must for readers interested in moving beyond clichéd catchphrases to see a more complete and complex King, the context of his charisma, and the creation and content of his character.

You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir

This innovative memoir will attract readers who are drawn to poetry hidden in well-written prose and memoirs and will appeal to those who seek meaning in reinventing their lives.
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Almost Brown: A Memoir

The discombobulation detracts from both the family storyline and some of the messages conveyed about discrimination directed toward biracial and multiracial people. Regardless, this book is still worth a read.
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Inventing the It Girl: How Elinor Glyn Created the Modern Romance and Conquered Early Hollywood

Narrator Pamela Almand’s consistent and well-paced delivery brings Glyn’s life into focus, highlighting her evolution as a writer and an advocate for women. A perfect fit for biography listeners and those interested in the early days of Hollywood.
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Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain

Interest in Bourdain continues to be high; expect this audiobook to be popular among library patrons.
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A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: The Life of Marie Windsor

The book is stellar as a filmography, but, due to its heavy reliance on IMDb and other internet sources, fans of Windsor may find few new details about the star’s personal life.
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The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd

While serious history buffs may wish for more facts and less supposition, this glimpse into the human side of piracy strikes a chord. Recommend to listeners who enjoy stories about the golden age of piracy and colonial American history.

The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams

An exceptionally narrated study of Adams’s life and his ideas of fairness and democracy; highly recommended.
PREMIUM

The Bolivian Diary

Among Seven Stories Press’s vibrant English and Spanish editions of Che’s complete works, this raw account of his desperate and ultimately tragic final campaign makes a riveting and sobering bookend to the youthful idealism of his cult classic The Motorcycle Diaries.

Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey

McCormick conveys a wild enthusiasm for his research and the music of Robert Johnson that readers will find contagious.

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Picasso the Foreigner: An Artist in France, 1900–1973

This hydra of a book, one head assessing Picasso’s art, the other looking at how he negotiated his position in France in politically tense times, is strongly recommended to all Picasso enthusiasts.

Citizen Welles: A Biography of Orson Welles

A wonderfully crafted and honest look at a creative giant.

Lives of the Wives: Five Literary Marriages

A notable book about remarkable women that could have subsequent volumes. Recommended for readers interested in these authors or in 20th-century literature.

La Duchesse: The Life of Marie de Vignerot, Cardinal Richelieu’s Forgotten Heiress Who Shaped the Fate of France

This is a fine work that sheds light on the nearly forgotten story of a consequential figure in French history.
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The Watchmaker’s Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom

A haunting and inspiring tale of moral courage. Recommended.

The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

Shapiro’s confident, clear voice and self-deprecating humor, familiar to his many fans, translates well to the written word. His writing will resonate with many and is a treasure for biography readers. Highly recommended.
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Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington’s Cherry Trees

Parsell’s readable, well-researched biography will bring Scidmore back into the limelight, appealing to readers with an interest in geography, journalism, conservation, and women’s studies.
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When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World

A fascinating and thorough history of the fight for women’s rights told through the lens of sports. Will likely appeal to readers interested in sports history and gender studies.

Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson

A highly recommended, inspirational title.
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Zelda Popkin: The Life and Times of an American Jewish Woman Writer

Popkin paints a discerning portrait of a complex matriarch, while adding nuance to the Jewish American experience in the 20th century. Recommended.
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Unlikely Heroes: Franklin Roosevelt, His Four Lieutenants, and the World They Made

An intimate portrait of FDR’s inner circle during the New Deal. Readers of U.S. history, economics, and political science should greatly enjoy this volume.
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Who Does That Bitch Think She Is?: Doris Fish and the Rise of Drag

This honest and compassionate depiction of someone who was true to their passions will inspire readers, especially those interested in LGBTQIA+ history.
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Magnificent Rebel: Nancy Cunard in Jazz Age Paris

Readers who are curious about Cunard’s dissipation and decline or the “post-Nancy” lives of her many friends and lovers will appreciate this book’s lengthy bibliography. A good accompaniment to the multitude of other books about the Lost Generation and 1920s Paris.
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Barkley: A Biography

As it’s been two decades since the last biography of Barkley, this new narrative is a useful update.

Asian Women Artists: A Biographical Dictionary, 2700 BCE to Today

Providing a window into the many accomplishments of Asian artists over the centuries, this illuminating and useful resource is an important purchase for larger public libraries and academic institutions.
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Betty White’s Pearls of Wisdom: Life Lessons from a Beloved American Treasure

A heartwarming read. Fans of Betty White will not be disappointed.
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Mormon Envoy: The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel

Worthen’s biography of Bernhisel is also an elegantly written history lesson. Recommended.
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Esther’s Notebooks

Readers seeking to experience a strange, yet at its core, familiar slice of life in a country steeped in multiple cultures will enjoy the perspective provided in this collection.

Last on His Feet: Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century

Lyrical narration and powerfully evocative black-and-white illustration combine for an uncommonly propulsive, completely immersive biography.
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Dispatches from the Gilded Age: A Few More Thoughts on Interesting People, Far-Flung Places, and the Joys of Southern Comforts

Wonderful stories written by a free-spirited woman from a privileged Southern family. Her irreverent style continues to charm.
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Salty: Lessons on Eating, Drinking, and Living from Revolutionary Women

Despite the moments of slightly rocky narration, this is a captivating glimpse into the lives of nine creative, world-changing women that will appeal to both foodies and feminists.
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The Young H.G. Wells: Changing the World

An intriguing, intimate look into what drove this important person’s life and shaped his opinions.
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Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie

Known for a gritty, wry voice suited to hard-boiled characters, Ferrone adopts an irresistibly ironic delivery as brisk as a Crazy Eddie ad that’s perfectly matched to the tempo and tone of this detailed exposé. True financial crime fans will likely love it.
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One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World

Marvelous narration by the author and interludes of Stella Levi singing make this an excellent addition to public library collections.
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Growing Up Getty: The Story of America’s Most Unconventional Dynasty

A captivating, if occasionally overawed, portrait of extraordinary wealth across multiple generations. Suggest to listeners who enjoyed Anderson Cooper’s Vanderbilt.
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Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer

A solid audio that will be popular with fans of WWII stories, computer history, and the overlooked contributions of women.
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Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy

Despite the captivating tale of admirable bravery, this book could have benefited from a more skilled narrator and sound engineer. An optional audio purchase for most libraries.
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Frank & Marilyn: The Lives, the Loves, and the Fascinating Relationship of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe

There’s a lot of content with little substance. Billed as a largely untold story, it’s not.

Chekhov Becomes Chekhov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius

Blaisdell’s incredibly researched work is a treasure trove of insight and information for scholars and fans of Russian literature. For generations to come, it will be a staple for Chekhov studies. Highly recommended for academic libraries and Russian literature collections.

Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins

A memorable work that will become the standard biography of the saxophone giant and should be embraced by all jazz fans and general readers. Highly recommended.
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Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics

Strongly recommended for social science students and public collections where similar titles circulate well.
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I Am the Storm: Inspiring Stories of People Who Fight Against Overwhelming Odds

An inspirational book that is sure to be a hit with many library patrons.
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The Woman Who Dared: The Life and Times of Pearl White, Queen of the Serials

Sometimes there’s too much detail, but this is a well-researched biography that covers White’s life and offers a good assessment of the silent-film industry.
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The McCartney Legacy, Vol. 1: 1969–73

Meticulously researching the topic and writing in a lively, conversational style, the coauthors have delivered the definitive work about the immediate post-Beatles times of Paul McCartney. It is likely to be too detailed for general readers but represents a treasure trove of information for Beatlemaniacs.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon

There have been countless biographies of Elizabeth Taylor, but this one offers fascinating insight and may stand as the definitive one about the legendary actress.
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From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction

This is a sad but ultimately uplifting story. Recommended.

Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: That’s How the Light Gets In, Vol. 3

Readers’ tolerance for this book will depend on how they feel about its subject, but Cohen has an enormous amount of fans.
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The Greatest Viking: The Life of Olav Haraldsson

While some of Seward’s conjectures may leave readers unsatisfied, this is, nevertheless, a riveting, and detailed account of the life and times of an enigmatic ruler.
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Miss Major Speaks: The Life and Legacy of a Black Trans Revolutionary

Full of colorful language, characters, and bold statements, this book belongs in adult public library collections, alongside other amazing works on anti-racism, social justice, and activism, such as the documentary 13th and Ibram X. Kendi’s How To Be An Antiracist.

The Queen: Her Life

Published so soon after the queen’s death, Morton’s biography will be popular as a new generation of British royals takes the stage.
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You Don’t Know What War Is: The Diary of a Young Girl from Ukraine

A firsthand account of life in a war zone, fleeing one’s home, and the way war forever alters the lives of children and families. Skalietska’s book is empathetic and sympathetic reading for adults and has strong crossover appeal for YA readers.
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The Boy Who Fell to Shore

Both sets of readers, however, will enjoy this narrative, rich with the joys and dangers of offshore seafaring, along with the tales of many who pursue that life so passionately.
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His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

The authors present Floyd empathetically, but honestly, including his weaknesses and flaws. Audio transports listeners into Floyd’s world, making his story even more immediate.
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