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2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winner…
Nadia Murad won the Nobel this year for her work to end rape as a weapon of war. This harrowing memoir of her time as an ISIS sex slave is a courageous portrayal of her trauma and terror.
In memoriam…
In his candid and insightful memoir, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen reveals how he and Bill Gates built the tech giant, along with his role in early private space travel. Allen died October 15. He was 65.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day…
Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day this October with this history of the Osage. David Grann (“The Lost City of Z”) brings to life one of our nation’s most chilling murder conspiracies. Illuminating a dark period of racism, greed, corrupt lawmen, and ruthless outlaws, Grann animates his meticulous, detective-like research into a page-turning mystery.
On the screen…
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”).
On the screen…
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.
On the screen…
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.
Back to school…
An inspirational story that provides shocking, poignant insight into the value of education from someone who never went to school until she was 17 years old. Tara Westover reveals how agonizing it is to try to bridge the gap between two vastly different personal identities.
Emmy Awards…
Based on this book, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” won seven Emmys this year, including Outstanding Limited Series. Get an even deeper look into the mind of a killer with this gripping true crime story, expertly researched.
Back to school…
The perfect — and very literal — read for back-to-school season, this inspiring memoir follows a retired history professor who decides to earn an art degree in her 60s. A must-read for anyone who’s ever felt “too old” to do what they want.
On the screen…
Spike Lee’s newest movie has a pretty incredible premise — all the more so because it’s rooted in reality. The story of Ron Stallworth, a black cop, infiltrating the KKK in the 70s is as relevant to the issues of today as it is to our recent past.
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