Live Oak Public Libraries: READING RECOMMENDATIONS: Three on a Theme

Books We Are Excited About

Spring 2020 - Adults

Safe at home but your to-be-read stack needs a refresh? Librarians are here to help! Enjoy these “Three on a Theme” lists of reading recommendations curated for your tastes. All titles can be found on one of the Library's e-resource platforms for e-books or e-audiobooks.

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New Books

When our doors are open, you can enter the library and make a beeline for the shelves containing New Books. Your interests are wide and your reading lists are extensive, but what you really love is the thrill and novelty of a new book! Here are some of our favorite newest releases.

New eBooks

Days of Distraction by Alexandra Chang
ISBN: 0062951807
Publication Date: 2020-03-31
The plan is to leave. As for how, when, to where, and even why—she doesn’t know yet. So begins a journey for the twenty-four-year-old narrator of Days of Distraction.
Equal parts tender and humorous, and told in spare but powerful prose, this is an offbeat coming-of-adulthood tale, a touching family story, and a razor-sharp appraisal of our times.
Writers and Lovers by Lily King
ISBN: 0802148530
Publication Date: 2020-03-03
An unforgettable portrait of an artist as a young woman. Blindsided by her mother's sudden death, and wrecked by a recent love affair, Casey Peabody has arrived in Massachusetts in the summer of 1997 without a plan.
Written with King's trademark humor, heart, and intelligence, Writers & Lovers is a transfixing novel that explores the terrifying and exhilarating leap between the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another.
Saving Her Shadow by Lutishia Lovely
ISBN: 1496724437
Publication Date: 2020-03-31
When 18-year-old Raina is given an ultimatum - her family or her first love - she chooses the latter, leaves the rigid cult community she's grown up in and finds herself shunned, ex-communicated.
Not seeing her parents is tolerable, but her heart breaks at the thought of not seeing her baby sister. While Raina embraces her new life, Raina is determined to save her sister, drawing on her new family and support system.

New Audiobooks

DayliGht by Roya Marsh
ISBN: 0374538891
Publication Date: 2020-03-31
A dazzling collection of poems from a necessary new voice, at once a clarion call for stories of Black women and a rebuke of broken notions of sexuality and race.
In her stunning debut, written in protest to an absence of representation, Marsh recalls her early life and the attendant torments of a butch Black woman coming of age in America.
In lush, powerful, and vulnerable verses, dayliGht unpacks traumas to unearth truths, revealing a deep well of resilience, a cutting sense of irony, and an astonishing fresh talent.
Face of Death (a Zoe Prime Mystery) by Stella Gold
ISBN: 1094313114
Publication Date: 2019-12-16
FBI Special Agent Zoe Prime suffers from a rare condition which also gives her a unique talent - she views the world through a lens of numbers. Zoe keeps her condition a secret, ashamed, in fear her colleagues may find out.
An action-packed thriller with heart-pounding suspense, this is the first book in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.
Frankissstein: A Love Story by Jeanette Winterson
ISBN: 1787331407
In Brexit Britain, a young transgender doctor called Ry is falling in love – against their better judgement – with Victor Stein, a celebrated professor leading the public debate around AI.
What will happen when homo sapiens is no longer the smartest being on the planet? Jeanette Winterson shows us how much closer we are to that future than we realize. Funny and furious, bold and clear-sighted, Frankissstein is a love story about life itself.

Need a Laugh

We all laugh for a variety of reasons. We laugh when something is funny. We laugh when we are nervous or scared. There are many theories about why different things bring about laughter. Sometimes the only thing we can do is laugh, and these titles may help you do that!

Bust out eBooks

The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson
ISBN: 0060920084
Publication Date: 2001-05-15
An inspiring and hilarious account of one man's rediscovery of America and his search for the perfect small town. Following an urge to rediscover his youth, Bill Bryson left his native Des Moines, Iowa, in a journey that would take him across 38 states.
From Times Square to the Mississippi River to Williamsburg, Virginia, Bryson's keen and hilarious search for the perfect American small town is a journey straight into the heart and soul of America.
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan
ISBN: 1449499236
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
An introvert spends a year trying to live like an extrovert with hilarious results and advice for readers along the way.
With the help of various extrovert mentors, Jessica sets up a series of personal challenges (talk to strangers, perform stand-up comedy, host a dinner party, travel alone, make friends on the road...) to explore whether she can learn lessons that might improve the quality of her life.
Self-Inflicted Wounds by Aisha Tyler
ISBN: 0062223771
Publication Date: 2013-07-09
Comedian, actress, and cohost of CBS's The Talk, Aisha Tyler recounts a series of epic mistakes and hilarious stories of crushing personal humiliation, and the personal insights and authentic wisdom she gathered along the way.
Her essays are refreshingly and sometimes brutally honest, surprising, and laugh-out-loud funny, yet show the power of calamity to shape life, learning, and success.

Laugh out Loud (LOL) Audiobooks

Bossypants by Tina Fey
ISBN: 0316056898
Publication Date: 2013-01-29
From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon---
Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've always suspected: you're no one until someone calls you bossy.
NPR Funniest Driveway Moments by National Public Radio
ISBN: 1598876244
Publication Date: 2008-04-22
A "driveway moment" is when you're so captivated that you stay in your car to hear it to the end - even if you're sitting in your own driveway. Some are serious, some are touching, and some, like the stories included here, are very, very funny. Literate, intelligent, and droll, each tale is worth hearing again and again, and now you don't have to stay in your car.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
ISBN: 0316010790
Publication Date: 2005-05-31
In this collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives - a world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the highest form of love.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is another unforgettable work from one of the wittiest and most original writers today.

Sports

The first Sunday in April has come and gone. Opening Day was delayed, The Masters was postponed, and all major sports are on semi-permanent hiatus. While you can't watch them live, now is the perfect moment to read about some of your favorite pastimes. Although nothing compares to the crack of the bat or the swoosh of the net, here are some titles that might help get you through the season.

eBooks for the Win

Seven Days in Augusta by Mark Cannizzaro
ISBN: 1541441265
Publication Date: 2020-03-10
The Masters is unquestionably the crown jewel of golf's major tournaments, not only for the transcendent performances it has inspired over the years, but for the incomparable sights and sounds of Augusta National and its environs, each distinct element contributing to the storied, rarefied atmosphere which draws tens of thousands to Georgia each spring.
Swing Kings by Jared Diamond
ISBN: 0062872109
Publication Date: 2020-03-31
A captivating story of the home run boom, following a group of players who rose from obscurity to stardom and the rogue swing coaches who helped them usher the game into a new age.
Jared Diamond reveals that the secret behind this unprecedented shift isn't steroids or the stitching of the baseballs, it's the most elemental explanation of all: the swing.
Enjoy this lively narrative romp and masterful chronicle of America's pastime at the crossroads.
I'll Show You by Derrick Rose
ISBN: 1629376426
Publication Date: 2019-09-10
In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world. After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Rose achieved an improbable childhood dream: being selected first overall in the NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls.
I'll Show You is an honest, intimate conversation with one of the world's most popular athletes and one of the most candid and surprising autobiographies of a modern-day superstar ever written.

Hear the Roar of the Crowd (Audiobooks)

The Greatest Game Ever Played by Mark Frost
ISBN: 0786888008
Publication Date: 2004-11-03
The story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, positioning golf as one of the most widely played games in the world.
This collision resulted in the 'big bang' that gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today.
The Pants of Perspective by Anna McNuff
ISBN: 199976580X
A witty, colorrful and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of. It is a coming-of-age story which will lead you on a roller coaster ride through fear, vulnerability courage and failure.
For anyone who has ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge, but felt too afraid to begin – this story is for you.
Tales from the Ballpark by Mike Shannon
ISBN: 0809224844
Publication Date: 2000-03-03
A collection of memorable anecdotes from the game's past and present will appeal to all generations of baseball fans. It includes priceless stories from such legends as Ted Williams and Bob Gibson as well as from modern-day stars such as Mo Vaughn and David Wells.
These humorous and touching tales will delight fans for many years to come.

Animals to the Rescue

If you have a pet, you know that in times like these, every animal functions as an emotional support animal. Allow the good boys and girls in these books to keep you company!

You My Boo eBooks

On Cats by Charles Bukowski
ISBN: 0062651439
Publication Date: 2017-08-15
Bukowski considered cats to be forces of nature, elusive emissaries of beauty and love.
Funny and moving, On Cats is an illuminating portrait of this one-of-a-kind artist and his unique view of the world, witnessed through his relationship with the animals he considered among his most profound teachers.
Cold Nose, Warm Heart by Mara Wells
ISBN: 149269858X
Publication Date: 2020-01-28
A poodle, a black lab and a Chihuahua walk into a dog park...
All Caleb Donovan has to do to redeem his family name is take a rundown Miami Beach apartment building and turn it into luxury condos, but it would also turn the local dog park into a parking lot and the neighbors aren't having it.
Can a beautiful building manager and her canine sidekick convince Caleb that what's best for business isn't always best for the heart?
Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman
ISBN: 006290907X
Publication Date: 2020-03-03
A hilarious novel about a wife and mother whose life is unraveling and the well-intentioned but increasingly disastrous steps she takes to course-correct her relationships, her career, and her belief in herself.
Wickedly funny and surprisingly tender, Separation Anxiety offers a frank portrait of middle-aged limbo, examining the ebb and flow of life's most important relationships.

Animal Noises Audiobooks

The True Tails of Baker and Taylor by Jan Louch
ISBN: 1250081076
Publication Date: 2016-05-03
It all started with mice in the library. Assistant librarian Jan Louch and a coworker decided that what the library needed was a cat. Or, even better, two cats. Soon, they found a pair of Scottish Folds who were perfect for the job.
This is the remarkable story of these two marvelous cats and the people - readers, librarians, and cat lovers of all ages - who came together around them.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
ISBN: 9780061537967
Publication Date: 2018-05-22
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope.
A captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life... as only a dog could tell it.
“The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end...” - Jodi Picoult
Alive Day by Tom Sullivan
ISBN: 1595544577
Publication Date: 2009-07-13
Based in part on a true story, Alive Day is an inspiring, affirming tale about the power of love, loyalty, and living full-out.
Home from war but not quite whole, Antwone's having trouble dealing with his new physical limitations. Enter big-hearted and courageous black Labrador, Nelson. With boundless energy, contagious optimism, and a big heart, Nelson shows what it means to live a truly abundant life.

Lowcountry Longing

We don’t know about you, but one of the strangest emotions we have been feeling lately is a longing for the world right outside our windows. Maybe some of these titles will leave you thinking as Proust does: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Here are some of our favorite titles set in and around coastal Georgia and the South.

Easygoing eBooks

Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
ISBN: 0060564679
Publication Date: 2012-07-10
The uproarious sequel to blockbuster New York Times bestseller, Savannah Blues, Breeze is the story of BeBe Loudermilk, a Southern belle who would dearly like to get back at the handsome, two-faced con man who swindled out of everything she owns except for a broken-down 1950s-era motel on Tybee Island. You will adore this delightful take on the New South and one woman's discovery of what's really important in life.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
ISBN: 0679751521
Publication Date: 1999-06-28
Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense?
John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative reads like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction. Midnight is a sublime and seductive reading experience, brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, this enormously engaging portrait of a most beguiling Southern city has become a modern classic.
The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe
ISBN: 0778330672
Publication Date: 2016-12-27
Known for her moving characters and emotional honesty, Monroe brings readers a beautifully rendered story that explores the fragile yet enduring bond between mothers and daughters. Caretta Rutledge thought she'd left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but it is in reconnecting with her mother that she will learn life's most precious lessons - true love involves sacrifice, family is forever and the mistakes of the past can be forgiven.

Audiobooks with a Southern Accent

Hiding My Candy by Lady Chablis
ISBN: 0671520954
Publication Date: 1997-08-01
After leaping off the pages with her unforgettable debut in Midnight, The Lady Chablis brings her irresistible charisma to the remarkable odyssey of fabulousness.
Born Benjamin Edward Knox, "The Doll" always knew she was different. Before long she had a headline act replete with trademark saucy wit and down-home wisdom.
The rest is "Miss Thang" history...
Belle Weather by Celia Rivenbark
ISBN: 9780312363000
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Hang on to your hat! You are in for some fiercely funny weather and crackling-sharp observations. With her incomparable style and sassy southern wit, you will hear a wide variety of stories. Whether she's doing her taxes or extolling the virtues of Madonna's mothering skills, Celia will keep you laughing until the very last page.
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
ISBN: 0062430270
Publication Date: 2018-08-21
Mother. Hero. Liar. Killer. How can you tell when all you have is... Pieces of Her.
What if the person you thought you knew best turns out to be someone you never knew at all? We all know our mothers, don't we?
Andrea is on a desperate journey following the breadcrumb trail of her mother's past. And if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for either one of them. . . .

Book a Getaway

Quaint B&B in the French countryside - refunded. Three legged trip across the Atlantic Ocean - canceled. Once in a lifetime trip to Europe - delayed indefinitely. Thankfully, with books we can still take as many trips in our minds as we want! Allow this selection of books with foreign settings to whisk you away to parts unknown.

eBook Escapes

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
ISBN: 0241364906
Teeming with life and crackling with energy - a love song to modern Britain, to black womanhood, to the ever-changing heart of London. Follows the lives and struggles of twelve very different characters. Mostly women, black and British, they tell the stories of their families, friends and lovers, across the country and through the years.
Joyfully polyphonic and vibrantly contemporary, this is a gloriously new kind of history, a novel of our times: celebratory, ever-dynamic and utterly irresistible.
The Art of Looking Up by Catherine McCormack
ISBN: 0711242178
Publication Date: 2019-10-29
A desirable art book surveying 40 spectacular ceilings from around the world, including those that have graced the brushes of artists including Michelangelo, Marc Chagall, and Cy Twombly.
Beastly Journeys: Unusual Tales of Travels with Animals by Various
ISBN: 1784770817
Publication Date: 2018-10-07
An anthology focusing on true stories about travel with animals. Tales of extraordinary experiences, from hilarious holidays with pets to journeys with wild animals. A mix of new, previously unpublished writers and old favorites, the work is compelling, engaging, surprising, humorous, and entertaining.
If this book proves one thing, it's that travel with animals is every bit as unpredictable as you would expect it to be.

Up, Up, and Away (Audiobooks)

A Zoo in My Luggage by Gerald Durrell
ISBN: 014303524X
Publication Date: 2005-06-28
Fans of Gerald Durrell will love this hilarious tale, which finds the author as an adult still charmed by his beloved animals. His account of managing his menagerie in all sorts of places while finding a permanent home for the animals provides as much adventure as capturing them.
For animal lovers of all ages, this is the romping true story of the boy who grew up to make a Noah's Ark of his own.
Full Tilt by Dervla Murphy
ISBN: 1094057126
Publication Date: 2019-09-17
The inspiring true story of Murphy's 1963 journey from Ireland to India on a bicycle and the trials, landscapes, and cultures encountered along the way. She travels alone, without luxuries, however is met with generosity and kindness, and shares meaningful encounters with the locals.
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick
ISBN: 0778369358
Publication Date: 2019-03-26
A librarian's discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful new novel from the international bestselling author. Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people. All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Filled with Patrick's signature charm and vivid characters, this is a heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.

Love in the Time of Corona

Looking for a little romantic distraction? Look no further!

Romantic eBooks

Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt
ISBN: 9781455539093
Publication Date: 2016-05-31
The Duke of Montgomery is the man London whispers about in boudoirs and back alleys. Montgomery is intent on seeking revenge, but a woman may lay waste to all his plans.
As the two begin their treacherous game of cat and mouse, they soon realize that they both have secrets-and neither may be as nefarious-or as innocent-as they appear...
The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian
ISBN: 9780062642530
Publication Date: 2017-08-22
Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. After the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Courtenay has secrets he is determined to keep, because if the truth came out, it would ruin everyone he loves.
An Heiress to Remember: The Gilded Age Girls Club by Maya Rodale
ISBN: 9780062838841
Publication Date: 2020-03-31
Beatrice Goodwin left Manhattan a duchess and returned a divorcée, ready to seize control of her fate and the family business. Goodwin's Department Store, once the pinnacle of fashion, has fallen from favor thanks to Dalton's, the glamorous competitor across the street and owned by rival Wes Dalton.
Adversaries by day, lovers by night, both will soon have to decide which is sweeter: winning the battle or thoroughly losing their hearts...

Love is in the Air(waves) Audiobooks

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
ISBN: 9780062685544
Publication Date: 2018-02-27
The tale of a city Cinderella and her Prince Charming in disguise... Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi doesn't have time for fairy tales or e-mails claiming she's betrothed to an African prince. Prince Thabiso is the sole heir to the throne of Thesolo. Ever dutiful, he tracks down his missing betrothed.
The chemistry between them is instant and irresistible, and flirty friendship quickly evolves. When the truth is revealed, can a princess in theory become a princess ever after?
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
ISBN: 0451490800
Publication Date: 2018-06-05
A heartwarming and refreshing novel that proves there's not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick. Stella thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe.
She hires escort Michael, and their no-nonsense partnership starts making a strange kind of sense. The pattern that emerges will convince Stella that love is the best kind of logic...
Set (Them Boys) by Alexandria House
ISBN: 1712178385
Publication Date: 2019-12-06
A chance encounter and one night of passion leads to a mutually beneficial arrangement for two souls from different worlds. When love creeps into the equation, neither is sure how to feel or what to do. The only thing either is certain of, is their need for the other.

Page Turners

In this challenging time, we may want to reach for the formulaic, the comfortable, and the hope-giving, but then again perhaps we are looking for a true page-turner! Whether your tastes run to post-apocalyptic survival tales, family dramas, action adventure stories, or classic whodunits, here are some works that will keep you completely engrossed in the story.

Engaging eBooks

The Children's Hospital by Chris Adrian
ISBN: 9780802143334
Publication Date: 2007-10-23
The story of a hospital preserved, afloat, after the Earth is flooded beneath seven miles of water, and a young medical student who finds herself gifted with strange powers and a frightening destiny. The hospital is filled with children with the most rare and complicated childhood diseases - a sort of new-age Noah's Ark. Simultaneously epic and intimate, wildly imaginative and unexpectedly relevant, this is a work of stunning scope, mesmerizing detail, and wrenching emotion.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
ISBN: 0062654195
Publication Date: 2017-06-06
In an enthralling historical novel from a national bestselling author, two women - a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
ISBN: 0425284689
Publication Date: 2017-06-06
Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge--until strangers arrive in force. Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals, Wingate's riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong.

Unstoppable Audiobooks

Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews
ISBN: 9780312970635
Publication Date: 2000-01-15
Three weddings.. and a murder. So far Meg's summer is not going swimmingly. Down in her small Virginia hometown, she's maid of honor at the nuptials of three loved ones - each of whom has dumped the planning in her capable hands.
Soon, level-headed Meg's to-do list extends from flower arrangements and bridal registries to catching a killer - before the next catered event is her own funeral...
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
ISBN: 0451490045
Publication Date: 2017-06-27
Imagine your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret - something with the potential to destroy not only the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. And then imagine that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive...
Gumption by Nick Offerman
ISBN: 9780451473011
Publication Date: 2016-04-05
Offerman offers up another hilarious book focusing on the lives of those who inspire him. From George Washington to Willie Nelson, he describes heroic figures and tells us exactly why they inspire him. Combining serious history with light-hearted humor, Offerman expounds upon his favourite topics, which readers love to hear about; topics such as religion, politics, woodworking and handcrafting, agriculture, creativity, philosophy, fashion and, of course, meat.

Required Reading

Do you find yourself trying to play catch-up these days? There are important titles from the past few years that you may have missed. If you have the time now, these should absolutely be at the top of your “to be read” list.

Essential eBooks

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
ISBN: 0451482212
Publication Date: 2015-09-08
Hailed by Toni Morrison as "required reading," a bold and personal literary exploration of America's racial history. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation's history and current crisis.
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
ISBN: 9780143034759
Publication Date: 2005-03-29
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow presents a landmark biography of the Founding Father who galvanized, inspired, scandalized, and shaped the newborn nation. Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood. This is not just a portrait of Hamilton, but the story of America's birth seen through its most central figure. At a critical time to look back to our roots, Alexander Hamilton will remind readers of the purpose of our institutions and our heritage as Americans.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
ISBN: 0385542364
Publication Date: 2016-08-02
A magnificent tour de force chronicling a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. As Whitehead brilliantly re-creates the unique terrors for black people in the pre-Civil War era, his narrative seamlessly weaves the saga of America from the brutal importation of Africans to the unfulfilled promises of the present day. The Underground Railroad is at once a kinetic adventure tale of one woman's ferocious will to escape the horrors of bondage and a shattering, powerful meditation on the history we all share.

Required Listening (Audiobooks)

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
ISBN: 9781616201340
Publication Date: 2018-02-06
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of three people who are at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an intimate look deep into the souls of people who must reckon with the past while moving forward - with hope and pain - into the future.
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
ISBN: 1250077028
Publication Date: 2017-02-07
A humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile. Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her to live life to the fullest: Furiously Happy is about depression and mental illness, but deep down it's about joy - and who doesn't want a bit more of that?
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
ISBN: 0345348109
Publication Date: 1987-08-12
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fought for two conflicting dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories. There were promises. There was love. And far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty were also the casualties of war. Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is unique, sweeping, unforgettable - the dramatic story of the battleground for America's destiny.

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