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Whiskey & Ribbons: A Novel

by Leesa Cross-Smith

Published: 2018-03-06

Hardcover: 272 pages

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Set in contemporary Louisville, Leesa Cross-Smith’s mesmerizing first novel surrounding the death of a police officer is a requiem for marriage, friendship and family, from an author Roxane Gay has called “a consummate storyteller.” One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2018: Entertai...

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Tyler Johnson Was Here

by Jay Coles

Published: 2018-03-20

Hardcover: 304 pages

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The Hate U Give meets All American Boys in this striking and heartbreaking debut novel, commenting on current race relations in America.When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into ...

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Look Alive Out There: Essays

by Sloane Crosley

Published: 2018-04-03

Hardcover: 256 pages

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"Sloane Crosley does the impossible. She stays consistently funny and delivers a book that is alive and jumping." ? Steve Martin  From the New York Times-bestselling author Sloane Crosley comes Look Alive Out There?a brand-new collection of essays filled with her trademark hilarity, wit...

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The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath

by Leslie Jamison

Published: 2018-04-03

Hardcover: 544 pages

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"An astounding triumph . . . Profound . . . Achingly wise . . . A recovery memoir like no other." --Entertainment Weekly (A)"Riveting . . . Beautifully told." --Boston Globe"An honest and important book . . . Vivid writing and required reading." --Stephen K...

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* * * * Informative,
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Flying at Night

by Rebecca L. Brown

Published: 2018-04-10

Hardcover: 336 pages

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An emotionally charged debut novel of a family on the brink--an autistic child, his determined mother, and her distant father--who learn that when your world changes, you find out who you really are. . . .While she was growing up, Piper's father, Lance "the Silver Eagle" Whitman, became a ...

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God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State

by Lawrence Wright

Published: 2018-04-17

Hardcover: 368 pages

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A New York Times Notable BookNational Book Critics Circle Award FinalistAn NPR Best Book of the YearGod Save Texas is a journey through the most controversial state in America. It is a red state, but the cities are blue and among the most diverse in the nation. Oil is still king, but Texas...

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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership

by James Comey

Published: 2018-04-17

Hardcover: 312 pages

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In his book, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey ...

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On The Come Up

by Angie Thomas

Published: 2019-02-05

Hardcover: 464 pages

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This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning The Hate U Give.Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip h...

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The Seasons of My Mother: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Flowers

by Marcia Gay Harden

Published: 2018-05-01

Hardcover: 336 pages

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In this lyrical and deeply moving memoir, one of America’s most revered actresses weaves stories of her adventures and travels with her mother, while reflecting on the beautiful spirit that persists even in the face of her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Marcia Gay Harden ...

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Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"

by Zora Neale Hurston

Published: 2018-05-08

Hardcover: 208 pages

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New York Times Bestseller • Amazon's Best History Book of the Year 201 • TIME Magazine’s Best Nonfiction Book of 2018 • New York Public Library’s Best Book of 2018 • NPR’s Book Concierge Best Book of 2018 • Economist Book of the Year • SELF.com’s Best Books ...