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Self-Help | Prepub Alert, April 2025 Titles

‘Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store’ by Paola Velez| LJ Review of the Day

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Kinfolk Journeys

A beautiful, browsable book for intrepid travelers, promoting unique journeys around the world. It’s also for armchair travelers who prefer to visit remote locations from the comfort of home.
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The Craft of Research

This reference guide is an accessible addition to any undergraduate reading list, but it will be particularly useful for social sciences students. It is well-written, clearly structured, and easy to read and use.
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Red Hook: Brooklyn Mafia, Ground Zero

Readers who enjoy stories about organized-crime families will appreciate this book. Give to fans of Five Families by Selwyn Raab and For the Sins of My Father by Albert DeMeo.
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Movement: New York’s Long War To Take Back Its Streets from the Car

While this is largely a work of urban history, it will also appeal to readers interested in understanding the intersection of city, state, and federal policies (and funding).
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Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career

This title is far more than a typical job-search book. It’s a detailed and solid choice for readers wishing to make the most of their next job move.
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Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin

A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary study of circumcision. It might become the standard and authoritative book on this topic.
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Cassino ’44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

Readers of World War II history will enjoy Holland’s latest.
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The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World…: Essays

Deliberately off the mainstream, this engaging collection of intellectual, approachable essays is both a good entry point for those readers unfamiliar with Graeber’s work as well as a worthwhile read for audiences who know his writing well.

Malcolm Before X

Parr never overreaches or preaches. He doesn’t slight Malcolm’s rigidities but he enriches readers’ appreciation of one of the most influential spokespersons of a tumultuous age.
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Too Much Fun: The Five Lives of the Commodore 64 Computer

Commodore founders’ personalities are expertly presented in this recommended book that offers insight into how and why corporate and marketing decisions were made.
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The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham

Hughes-Hallett vividly describes the politics and culture of the era in this fascinating biography for readers of British history.
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Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children

A recommended and affirming account of the lives of childless and child-free women.
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Ship of Lost Souls: The Tragic Wreck of the Steamship Valencia

Readers interested in the wreck are unlikely to find a more comprehensive treatment.
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Defending Fort Stanwix: A Story of the New York Frontier in the American Revolution

Regional libraries and those crafting deep Revolutionary War collections will be interested.
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Line in the Sand

A powerful memoir that offers fierce insight into the human condition.
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The Impeachment Power: The Law, Politics, and Purpose of an Extraordinary Constitutional Tool

Highly recommended for any reader interested in American government and politics.
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Death in Briar Bottom: The True Story of Hippies, Mountain Lawmen, and the Search for Justice in the Early 1970

An intriguing perspective on a lesser-known case. This book proves that history can repeat itself in unexpected ways, and not everyone is eager to revisit the past.
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The Shooter at Midnight: Murder, Corruption, and a Farming Town Divided

True-crime fans will appreciate Cooper’s objective presentation of this riveting case.
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Can You Hear Me?

This fascinating peek into the mind of a remarkable inventor is appropriate for family listening.
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Rogues and Scholars: A History of the London Art World: 1945–2000

While Stourton steers dangerously close to overfilling the book with names and anecdotes, his brisk writing style and honest approach will win over readers. Ultimately this is a remarkable story about a bygone world, well told by an insider.
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Nora Ephron at the Movies: A Visual Celebration of the Writer and Director Behind When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, and More

A solid pick for public libraries. Devotees of Ephron will find this volume delightful to delve into, while casual cinephiles will enjoy it as a thoughtful analysis of an influential writer-director and her various legacies.
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A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality

Inviting multiple viewings, this book concurs that cinema is a properly communal experience that can benefit spirituality.
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Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out

Tepper has fashioned a winning book on the unsung heroines of Broadway musicals that will be appreciated by readers of women’s studies and theater lore.
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Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur: From Film Noir to the Director’s Chair

This academically written and accessible contribution to film history should please a wide range of readers.
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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.

What Remains: The Collected Poems of Hannah Arendt

Accessible distillations of heart and mind; readers don’t have to know Arendt’s philosophy (or philosophy generally) to read this work profitably and with pleasure.

Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems, 1961–2023

Essential for any serious poetry collection.

David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials

A remarkable book, as intriguing and unique as its subject.

What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts)

A delicious serving of Tucci’s special blend of tasteful prose and sparkling wit that his fans and general foodies will savor.

Instrument of War: Music and the Making of America’s Soldiers

Scholars will appreciate this nuanced history of music and pop culture in wartime.

A Queer History of Flamenco: Diversions, Transitions, and Returns in Flamenco Dance (1808–2018)

Scholars and queer history readers will gain newfound knowledge and deep flamenco appreciation from Rodríguez’s comprehensive research. This significant contribution to dance scholarship is critical for all performing arts collections.
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Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw

A fascinating look at an authentic Hollywood influencer, told with affection, honesty, and unprecedented access to the memories of numerous legends
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Tiny Pep Talks: Bite-Size Encouragement for Life’s Annoying, Stressful, and Flat-Out Lousy Moments

This book’s vivid and welcoming layout contributes to the motivational vibe found in its pages. Recommended for readers needing inspiration for confronting common but still daunting situations.
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I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever

This uplifting book addresses a difficult topic with hope, love, and a touch of humor. The illustrations and text make it suitable for children or adults coping with the loss of a pet. Recommended for readers needing grief support.
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Rescue Cats: Portraits and Stories

Scott is the rare photographer whose images allow animals’ personalities to come through. Heartwarming, quick-reading stories show how adopting or fostering a rescue cat can make a difference.
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Our New World of Adult Bullies: How To Spot Them—How To Stop Them

A helpful and timely guide to spotting patterns of bullying. Readers will learn how to safely respond and react to bullies and how to educate others on bullying behaviors.

Anxiety to Empowerment: Exercises & Meditations To Stop Stressing & Start Engaging

Huggins writes in an unpretentious, encouraging, and nonjudgmental style. Readers who actively engage in her exercises will likely find them useful for understanding and managing their anxiety.
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools To Help You Heal and Recharge When You’re Wrung Out by Stress

This book will appeal to readers of Tara Brach and Emily Nagoski, while also offering new insights on burnout.

Friendship First: From New Sparks to Chosen Family, How Our Friends Pave the Way for Lifelong Happiness

Whether readers pick up this book already equipped with a powerful network of social relationships or want to forge those deep friendships, they will find a friend in Yankovich, the kind of companion who shows up with honesty, empathy, and insights.

Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go: Your Guide to Emotional Resilience and Lasting Self-Love

Highly recommended for readers interested in active self-care.

Nothing To Fear: Demystifying Death To Live More Fully

An excellent resource for anyone going through the hospice experience.
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The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Lining—Even on Your Darkest Days

Petrow’s tone is akin to friendly reminiscing from a relative, suggesting books to read and apps to try. Recommended for readers who enjoy self-help works in the memoir vein.
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Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits To Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues

A great companion to Amanda Ripley’s High Conflict, this is an accessible and enjoyable guide to learning how to have open conversations and maintain civility with people readers agree and disagree with. Highly recommended.

Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience

Moore’s gentle voice on the page and the quietness of the practices she details make this a soft, soulful book that will resonate with readers who want to rebel against capitalist, commercialized self-care trends that tend to treat the body separately from the soul.
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How To Let Things Go: 99 Tips from a Zen Buddhist Monk To Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters

Readers will find brief but profound advice that will assist those who want to put their life in perspective. Recommended for readers interested in Buddhist principles or self-improvement practices.
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Betty Crocker Found Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes Worth Sharing

A welcome dose of culinary nostalgia for some cooks, as well as a terrific opportunity for others to discover just what Betty can do for them in the kitchen.
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A Home for All Seasons

A charming work illustrating how to seamlessly bring nature inside in every season. For readers who enjoy adding seasonal natural elements to their rooms, muted color palettes, and displaying carefully curated collections.

Ottolenghi Comfort

This beautiful book ties hunger, taste, connection, and community together; it will be a welcome addition to all collections.
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Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet: 20+ Projects Inspired by the Music and Style Icon

This will inspire fans to pick up a crochet hook, but it’s also great for beginners interested in creating something a little different. Sartori has “Style” that will make any Swiftie into a “Lover” of the fiber arts, producing knits beyond their “Wildest Dreams.”
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Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles

This lovely book is highly recommended for quilters looking to expand their skill sets and variety of designs.
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Finding Your Feet: The How-To Guide to Hiking and Adventuring

Written specifically to help women of color feel comfortable in the British outdoors, this book’s message is important for a wider audience as well. This recommended book explains how access to the outdoors is restricted in ways that some readers may not have realize, and Fatinikun offers ways to overcome these barriers.

The Science Lover’s Guide to London

A beautiful, expansive guide to London’s scientifically significant sites, engaging for both urban and armchair explorers. It readily complements information found in Fodor’s or Lonely Planet guides to the city.
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Monday Night Mocktails: 52 Drinks To Welcome the Week

A great buy for those who would like to have a solid reference volume for mocktails in their mixology collections.
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The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book: 100 Best Recipes from the Star Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest

This collection of simple and sophisticated cookie recipes would be a welcome gift to any baker hoping to augment their holiday cookie repertoire.
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Brunch King: Eats, Beats, and Boozy Drinks

The hedonistic plates in Maggiore’s cookbook debut will inspire readers to get out their glammest griddles and some martini glasses so they can recreate his signature style with a meal fit for royalty.
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East Coasting: The Ultimate Roadtripper’s Guide to New England

A guide that’s equally suited for taking along on a trip or reading curled up on the couch. Recommended for most travel collections, especially those near the East Coast.

Start Here: Paint; 50 Ways To Be an Artist Without Trying

Excellent for readers who have no experience with painting. This highly recommended book includes specific details, common painting techniques, and lists of tools and resources that are clear and easy to follow.

Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World

Novice cookie bakers needing a bit more handholding may want to start with The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion or Rose Beranbaum’s The Cookie Bible; otherwise, this is essential for any baker seeking to understand the origins of this sweet treat and expand the global reach of their cookie game.
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Debt Free Art Degree: Foundations in Drawing

An accessible guide for budding artists that shows how drawing figures and animation are interlinked. This volume opens up the experience of figure-drawing to an audience that may not have the opportunity to attend live classes.
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The Healthy Bones Plant-Based Nutrition Plan and Cookbook: How To Prepare and Combine Plant Foods To Maintain Optimal Bone Density and Prevent Osteoporosis

This cookbook offers a kaleidoscope of vibrant, verdant dishes designed to support bone health.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook: Over 100 of the Best Recipes in the World

This fun romp through briskets and baby back ribs proves that, while he burned Michael Scott at the roast on The Office, Baumgartner’s recipes sizzle and smoke with just the right amount of sauciness.
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Alpine Style: Bringing Mountain Magic Home

Libraries with extensive travel and design collections might appreciate this image-rich book, but budget-conscious readers probably won’t find many design tips they can take home with them.
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The “I Don’t Want To Cook” Book: Dinners Done in One Pot

From deconstructed lasagnas and cozy casseroles to one- or two-step pastas and toasts, these recipes will take longer to eat than they take to make, perfect for reluctant or short-on-time cooks.
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The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook: From Strawberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies to Christmas Wreath Doughnuts, 100 Magical Dishes Inspired by Disney’s Holiday Celebrations and Events

While Disney theme parks may have more costumed characters and sparkly ball gowns than the average dining room, Craft demonstrates that magic can happen in any home with enough imagination, a sense of fun, and maybe a Minnie Mouse bundt cake or a glittery, guava-flavored Pride lunch box tart, washed down with some green tea horchata or a vanilla gelato– and strawberry Fanta–spiked “love potion.”
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The Love of Home: Interiors for Beauty, Balance, and Belonging

A lovely, interior design book that spurs readers to aim for cozy, meaningful spaces that bring people together.
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Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water

Beautifully illustrated with Hong’s own photographs, this is a superlative resource that should attract new visitors to the region and inspire stewards of other areas to work towards the protection of their natural resources.

Icons of Style: In 100 Garments

An engrossing encyclopedic study of the whos and whys behind what people wear. Will inspire readers to add classics to their wardrobe or rediscover the versatility of pieces they may have pushed to the back of their closet in favor of trendier pieces.
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How To Cook Everything: Kids

A solid entry that encourages parents to introduce all things food and kitchens to young people at all levels of skill and interest.
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The Official Disney Parks Celebration Cookbook: 101 Festival Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault

A book that readers will pick up as much for the photos and the recipe headnotes, with history of when the dishes were served at the Disney theme parks, as for the recipes themselves. This will whet Disney fans’ appetite for a return visit.

Two Needles, Many Knits: The New Knitter’s Guide with Easy Patterns

A fantastic introduction to knitting. Best suited for beginners.
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Small Batch Cookies: Deliciously Easy Bakes for One to Six People

The latest from popular British baker Kimber is a must-purchase.

Hiking Virginia: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures

A thoughtful volume with an abundance of guidance and advice for readers who want to plan a hike in Virginia, whether they’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or just outside Washington, DC. Hikers of all experience levels will appreciate this highly recommended resource.

Drawing Nature: The Creative Process of an Artist, Illustrator, and Naturalist

A visually beautiful, useful book by an encouraging, supremely talented natural history artist. Best for intermediate to advanced artists, although Feltner’s advice on scientific accuracy will be useful for everyone.
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Corner-to-Corner Afghans: 20 Colorful C2C Designs To Crochet

Libraries can’t go wrong with this crochet title on their shelves.
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Rock Painting for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Techniques and Supplies with 50 Original Designs To Inspire You

Colorful examples and the author’s enthusiasm and encouragement will inspire plenty of readers to give this accessible creative activity a try.
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Easy Indian Vegetarian: Delicious Recipes for Every Day

Readers will be ready to mix things up in their kitchens with classic dals, biryanis, and versatile kofta curries simple enough to prepare on weeknights.
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A Gothic Cookbook: Hauntingly Delicious Recipes Inspired by 13 Classic Tales

Come for the macabre and stay for the soufflé; this cookbook will inspire a taste for tarts and awaken a desire to read, eat, and write with dangerous, daring abandon.

Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen

If, as Tosi believes, baking is a mechanism for magic, then she is a true culinary Houdini.
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A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families

This is a nice volume that encourages family connection and honors tradition. A solid win for shelves seeking to highlight Jewish cuisine, and a good resource for young chefs.
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The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup: Create Incredible Looks with Simple Techniques and Affordable Materials

This is a solid introduction and primer for readers interested in using and wearing makeup for cosplay, clubbing, theater, social media posts, and much more. It’s a great addition to costuming collections and a perfect pick for fandom displays.
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Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson

A great starter for readers interested in plein air painting. Detailed and beginner-friendly for aspiring artists, this work will be a good addition to popular arts and crafts collections.
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The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood: Your Guide to the Best Rides, Restaurants, and Attractions at Dollywood

An essential title that’s great to have on hand. It informs readers of all they need to know before and during a trip to Dollywood.
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Alpine Elixirs: The Swiss Art of Quirky Cocktails, Cozy Coffees, Mouthwatering Milkshakes and More

Pilot takes readers on a lively tour of Swiss drinking culture, with recipes. Recommended for larger collections, especially where there is interest in specialty drinks.

‘Inventing the Modern: Untold Stories of the Women Who Shaped the Museum of Modern Art’ Ed. by Ann Temkin & Romy Silver-Kohn | LJ Review of the Day

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The Painful Truth About Hunger in America: Why We Must Unlearn Everything We Think We Know—and Start Again

A powerful, necessary read and crucial contribution to the conversation on hunger and inequality that demands to be read with an open mind and a compassionate heart. It offers a fair, unflinching examination of the structural forces that drive hunger in the United States.

America Under the Hammer: Auctions and the Emergence of Market Values

Well written and full of refreshing details, this economic picture of the early United States is a must for readers.
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Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want To Run the World

A fascinating and alarming look at authoritarian cooperation. Will appeal to readers interested in political science and the preservation of democracy.
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The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism

A worthy read for people interested in the role sensationalized news media plays on public life and discourse.
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Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State

Hard-core military historians and tech law aficionados will appreciate this thoroughly researched book.

We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People

This stunning memoir offers compelling details about Nenquimo’s parallel journeys from student to activist and from child to mother, in a way that will appeal to readers of many generations.
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The Ultimate Book of Blues Guitar Legends: The Players and Guitars That Shaped the Music

A visual feast of blues guitar icons.
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Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood

As they say in Hollywood, you’re only as good as your last movie, and Sonnenfeld is in top form.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Karma: How To Live with Less Negativity and More Peace

Readers seeking an elementary understanding of Karma will benefit from this book.
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Movies with Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed and Illustrated

This mishmash of information feels a bit unfocused, but sports buffs may find it worth browsing.
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Dorothy Parker in Hollywood

Well-researched with many absorbing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes accounts, this thoughtful work will provide a fascinating and satisfying read for devotees of Parker and Hollywood history.
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