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Garrard Conley tells of his upbringing and brief stint in gay conversion therapy with a heartbreaking amount of compassion, never condemning the family and friends who couldn’t accept his identity while still sounding the alarm over their abusive tactics. The movie adaptation of this memoir stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, and Russell Crowe.
New release…
Part true-crime detective book, part history book filled with fascinating anecdotes, the newest book from Susan Orlean begins with a disastrous fire that consumed the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986 and the subsequent search for the suspected arsonist. Delight in discovery powers this book, and Orlean feeds readers’ curiosity.
NaNoWriMo…
For the aspiring writers out there, November is National Novel Writing Month, and you could do a lot worse than taking inspiration from Stephen King. It’s not your typical, formulaic how-to-write book, but a description of how one writer approaches the craft. King writes as if it’s the only thing he was put on this earth to do, and it’s a fascinating look at a towering figure in the publishing industry.
Book club pick…
NFL quarterback Andrew Luck selected Scott Harrison’s inspiring memoir this November for his “veterans” book club line. “Thirst” chronicles how Harrison went from nightclub promoter to charity founder, and is a perfect reminder of what’s truly important this holiday season.
Midterms…
As you hit the road for Thanksgiving, take this memoir of many cross-country escapades with you. Robert Sullivan pays loving tribute to America’s interstate highway system and all the hijinks these windy roads make possible. A great balm after the polarizing midterms, too.
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Neil Armstrong became a larger-than-life figure after taking one giant leap for mankind. Author James Hansen brings this star of aviation back down to Earth in this detailed, myth-busting biography. Ryan Gosling plays Armstrong in the movie adaptation, directed by Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”).
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Father David Sheff writes about his teenage son’s meth addiction in this moving memoir. A timely, heartbreaking look into the meth crisis, which is on the rise once again. Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet play father and son in the film.
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Hilarious reflections on petty crime ensue in this memoir about forging celebrity letters. Once a biographer, Lee Israel turned to impersonating celebrities in letters, which she says were her best writing. See celebrity culture through a new lens and ponder the irony of Melissa McCarthy playing Israel in the film adaptation.
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