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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser Author

On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and its warmth of style. It is a book for anybody…

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The Bell Jar

by Sylvia Plath Author

Esther Greenwood is brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, successful.. and slowly going under. Plath masterfully…

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Collected Poems 1947-1997 Allen Ginsberg

by Allen Ginsberg Author

The uninterrupted energy of Ginsberg's remarkable career is clearly revealed in this collection. Seen in order of…

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The Herbalist: Nicholas Culpeper and the Fight for Medical Freedom

by Bejamin Woolley Author

In a spellbinding narrative of impulse, romance, and heroism during Britain's age of revolution, learn of the story of…

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Newspaper Blackout

by Austin Kleon Author

Artist Kleon creates poetry through newspaper publications, using only a sharpie. A witty yet silly collection of poems…

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Atheist's Guide to Christmas

by Ariane Sherine Editor

This funny and thoughtful guide collects stories, tips, and advice form 42 celebrity atheists on how to enjoy the…

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Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men

by Michael Kimmel Author

Whether you're a reforming bro wondering how you got to the place you are, or if you're someone else wondering why…

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What To Think About Machines That Think: Today's Leading Thinkers on the Age of Machine Intelligence

by John Brockman Author

In this latest addition to the "Edge Question Series" author John Brockman has compiled a fascinating collection of…

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Becoming Richard Pryor

by Scott Saul Author

A comprehensive biography of the groundbreaking actor, comedian, and writer Richard Pryor. From his heartbreaking…

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Welcome to Night Vale: A Novel

by Joseph Fink Author and Jeffrey Cranor Author

All hail the glow cloud! This novel is the perfect companion to the long-running science fiction podcast by the same…

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Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend: Notes from the Other Side of the Fist Bump

by Ben Phillipe Author

We've all heard it before. That tepid defense against accusations of racism: "I have Black friends." In this hilarious…

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Flyaway: How a Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings

by Suzie Gilbert Author

This memoir chronicles the author's personal story of finding her calling to care for injured, unwanted, and often…

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Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History

by Rebecca Romney Author and J.P. Romney Author

The road paved by our civilization’s best books is a long and noble one, but it is also lined with unexpected potholes…

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How Does Aspirin Find a Headache?

by David Feldman Author

Trivia buffs, science factoid lovers, and the generally curious will enjoy this entry in David Feldman's Imponderables…

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Why Comics? - From Underground to Everywhere

by Hillary Chute Author

If you've been to the movies at all in the last 15 years, you've probably seen a movie that began as a comic book.…

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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: An Imponderables Book

by David Feldman Author

Have you ever wondered just what purpose those warning labels on mattresses are supposed to serve? Or why people don’t…

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How to Read Novels Like a Professor: A Jaunty Exploration of the World's Favorite Literary Form

by Thomas C. Foster Author

Sharpen your enjoyment of fiction reading with this entertaining guide to the novel. Learn about the parts that go into…

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Out of the Woods: A Memoir of Wayfinding

by Lynn Darling Author

In this touching memoir, author Lynn Darling documents the emotional and physical voyage she undertakes after her…

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If You Had Controlling Parents

by Dan Neuharth Author

If your parents were waaaay too much in charge of your inner life and every decision, you may be having trouble…

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Barely Functional Adult: It'll All Make Sense Eventually

by Meichi Ng Author

Humor meets introspection in author and illustrator Meichi Ng’s short story collection. Barely Functional…

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Stretch: The Unlikely Making of a Yoga Dude

by Neal Polluck Author

Neal Pollack’s hilarious memoir about his transformation from overweight, balding, failed rock star yoga skeptic to…

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What Have You Changed Your Mind About?: Today's Leading Minds Rethink Everything

by John Brockman Editor

This newly updated collection of essays is groundbreaking look at being open to rethinking and growth—and changing…

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The Great Glowing Coils of the Universe: Welcome to Night Vale Episodes, Volume 2

by Joseph Fink Author and Jeffrey Cranor Author

A collection of episodes from the second season of the international hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale. Includes lots…

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Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom - 25th Anniversary Edition

by John O'Donohue Author and Michael D. Higgins Author

The book's title is Gaelic for "Soul Friend" and as such is for those looking for insight and wisdom whether they are…

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Appetite for Definition: An A-Z Guide to Rock Genres

by Ian King Author

In over the six decades that rock n roll has taken the world by storm, over 200 subgenres have emerged. In the days of…

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Life in a Medieval City

by Frances Gies Author and Joseph Gies Author

This book is a classic account of Troyes in 1250. Historians Frances and Joseph Gies focus on a high point of medieval…

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How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice

by Thomas C. Foster Author

This book teaches how to write everything from community association reports to meaningful memoirs in this engaging…

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How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor: A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography, History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between

by Thomas C. Foster Author

How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor provides general advice for reading nonfiction as a whole and genre specific…

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Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume

by MariNaomi Author

Both deeply personal and broadly empathizable, people typically can relate to stories of romance, and yet it can be…

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How to Make Love to a Plastic Cup: A Guy's Guide to the World of Infertility

by Greg Wolfe Author

Most infertility advice and books are geared towards people planning to do the actual childbearing. This book is for…

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