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General Recommendations

Beth Recommends

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These are Well-Read Collective member Beth's favorite and most recommended titles.

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Omaha Public Library

21 items

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Townie

Townie

A Memoir

by Dubus, Andre

Book - 2011

I never understood some boys' tendencies to get into fights, but Dubus's depiction of his childhood provided a thoughtful explanation on a fighter's mentality and how quickly violence can become ingrained into everyday life. I never understood some boys' tendencies to get into fights, but Dubus's depiction of his childhood provided a thoughtful explanation on a fighter's mentality and how quickly violence can become ingrained into everyday life. Show less

I never understood some boys' tendencies to get into fights, but Dubus's depiction of his childhood provided a thoughtful explanation on a fighter's mentality and how quickly violence can become ingrained into everyday life. I never understood some boys' tendencies to get into fights, but Dubus's depiction of his childhood provided a thoughtful explanation on a fighter's mentality and how quickly violence can become ingrained into everyday life. Show less

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Missoula

Missoula

[rape and the Justice System in A College Town]

by Krakauer, Jon

Audiobook CD - 2015

While the narration is fantastic, it was painful to learn the statistics (and the stories) of this severely under-reported crime. While the narration is fantastic, it was painful to learn the statistics (and the stories) of this severely under-reported crime. Show less

While the narration is fantastic, it was painful to learn the statistics (and the stories) of this severely under-reported crime. While the narration is fantastic, it was painful to learn the statistics (and the stories) of this severely under-reported crime. Show less

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The Bright Hour

The Bright Hour

A Memoir of Living and Dying

by Riggs, Nina

Book - 2017

Not only is this book's cover beautiful, but its writing is equally so. Riggs allows you in on her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, and her introspective nature draws you in and surprises you with moments of lyrical clarity. Not only is this book's cover beautiful, but its writing is equally so. Riggs allows you in on her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, and her introspective nature draws you in and surprises you with moments of lyrical clarity. Show less

Not only is this book's cover beautiful, but its writing is equally so. Riggs allows you in on her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, and her introspective nature draws you in and surprises you with moments of lyrical clarity. Not only is this book's cover beautiful, but its writing is equally so. Riggs allows you in on her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 37, and her introspective nature draws you in and surprises you with moments of lyrical clarity. Show less

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The Round House

The Round House

A Novel

by Erdrich, Louise

Book - 2012

Thirteen year old Joe and his family deal with the aftermath of an assault on his mother on a North Dakota reservation. I found it family focused and reflective, and as I read it, I felt the weight of the world on young Joe's shoulders. Thirteen year old Joe and his family deal with the aftermath of an assault on his mother on a North Dakota reservation. I found it family focused and reflective, and as I read it, I felt the weight of the world on young Joe's shoulders. Show less

Thirteen year old Joe and his family deal with the aftermath of an assault on his mother on a North Dakota reservation. I found it family focused and reflective, and as I read it, I felt the weight of the world on young Joe's shoulders. Thirteen year old Joe and his family deal with the aftermath of an assault on his mother on a North Dakota reservation. I found it family focused and reflective, and as I read it, I felt the weight of the world on young Joe's shoulders. Show less

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Greetings From Utopia Park

Greetings From Utopia Park

Surviving A Transcendent Childhood

by Hoffman, Claire

Book - 2016

Hoffman looks back on her childhood growing up inside a small Midwestern meditation community, and the result is a fascinating peek at the dirty underbelly of this specific meditation movement. Hoffman looks back on her childhood growing up inside a small Midwestern meditation community, and the result is a fascinating peek at the dirty underbelly of this specific meditation movement. Show less

Hoffman looks back on her childhood growing up inside a small Midwestern meditation community, and the result is a fascinating peek at the dirty underbelly of this specific meditation movement. Hoffman looks back on her childhood growing up inside a small Midwestern meditation community, and the result is a fascinating peek at the dirty underbelly of this specific meditation movement. Show less

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Hyperbole and A Half

Hyperbole and A Half

Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

by Brosh, Allie

Graphic Novel - 2013

Brosh's witty commentary and crude drawings are laugh out loud funny, and she doesn't shy away from more heavy topics of depression and mental illness. Brosh's witty commentary and crude drawings are laugh out loud funny, and she doesn't shy away from more heavy topics of depression and mental illness. Show less

Brosh's witty commentary and crude drawings are laugh out loud funny, and she doesn't shy away from more heavy topics of depression and mental illness. Brosh's witty commentary and crude drawings are laugh out loud funny, and she doesn't shy away from more heavy topics of depression and mental illness. Show less

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American Dervish

American Dervish

A Novel

by Akhtar, Ayad

Book - 2012

A Muslim coming of age story that is both character and family driven. Set in the Midwest in the 1980s, it follows young Hayat's struggle to find meaning in religion and his attachment to his "aunt" Mina. A Muslim coming of age story that is both character and family driven. Set in the Midwest in the 1980s, it follows young Hayat's struggle to find meaning in religion and his attachment to his "aunt" Mina. Show less

A Muslim coming of age story that is both character and family driven. Set in the Midwest in the 1980s, it follows young Hayat's struggle to find meaning in religion and his attachment to his "aunt" Mina. A Muslim coming of age story that is both character and family driven. Set in the Midwest in the 1980s, it follows young Hayat's struggle to find meaning in religion and his attachment to his "aunt" Mina. Show less

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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

A Memoir

by Alexie, Sherman

Audiobook CD - 2017

His essays and poems about his childhood and difficult relationship with his mother were difficult for me to get into in the book format but really lend t...Show more His essays and poems about his childhood and difficult relationship with his mother were difficult for me to get into in the book format but really lend themselves to audiobook version. Sherman narrates himself, and it's equally brilliant, heavy, soul searching, and powerful. Show less

His essays and poems about his childhood and difficult relationship with his mother were difficult for me to get into in the book format but really lend t...Show more His essays and poems about his childhood and difficult relationship with his mother were difficult for me to get into in the book format but really lend themselves to audiobook version. Sherman narrates himself, and it's equally brilliant, heavy, soul searching, and powerful. Show less

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Fun Home

Fun Home

A Family Tragicomic

by Bechdel, Alison

Graphic Novel - 2006

I love to find books that allow me a glimpse into family lives unlike my own, and Fun Home did just that. This graphic novel chronicles the author's relationship with her father, his closeted homosexuality, and her own sexuality. I love to find books that allow me a glimpse into family lives unlike my own, and Fun Home did just that. This graphic novel chronicles the author's relationship with her father, his closeted homosexuality, and her own sexuality. Show less

I love to find books that allow me a glimpse into family lives unlike my own, and Fun Home did just that. This graphic novel chronicles the author's relationship with her father, his closeted homosexuality, and her own sexuality. I love to find books that allow me a glimpse into family lives unlike my own, and Fun Home did just that. This graphic novel chronicles the author's relationship with her father, his closeted homosexuality, and her own sexuality. Show less

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There Is No Good Card for This

There Is No Good Card for This

What to Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love

by Crowe, Kelsey

Book - 2017

Crowe forces us to look at how we tend to react to those scary, difficult moments in our lives and tackles it all with the most amazing wit and humor. It'...Show more Crowe forces us to look at how we tend to react to those scary, difficult moments in our lives and tackles it all with the most amazing wit and humor. It's a must read for anyone that wants to come even halfway close to saying the right thing during trying times. Show less

Crowe forces us to look at how we tend to react to those scary, difficult moments in our lives and tackles it all with the most amazing wit and humor. It'...Show more Crowe forces us to look at how we tend to react to those scary, difficult moments in our lives and tackles it all with the most amazing wit and humor. It's a must read for anyone that wants to come even halfway close to saying the right thing during trying times. Show less

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Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

by Chast, Roz

Book - 2014

I love cartoonist Roz Chast and have shared so many of her comics with friends over the years, and in this, her first memoir, she cleverly tackles the issues involved with aging parents with humor and ease. I love cartoonist Roz Chast and have shared so many of her comics with friends over the years, and in this, her first memoir, she cleverly tackles the issues involved with aging parents with humor and ease. Show less

I love cartoonist Roz Chast and have shared so many of her comics with friends over the years, and in this, her first memoir, she cleverly tackles the issues involved with aging parents with humor and ease. I love cartoonist Roz Chast and have shared so many of her comics with friends over the years, and in this, her first memoir, she cleverly tackles the issues involved with aging parents with humor and ease. Show less

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Epilogue

Epilogue

A Memoir

by Roiphe, Anne Richardson

Book - 2008

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Sh*t My Dad Says

Sh*t My Dad Says

by Halpern, Justin

Book - 2010

Halpern shares his father's blunt and hilarious advice & commentary on life, and I couldn't get enough. I practically read the entire book out loud to my friends and family so they could also enjoy the laughs. Halpern shares his father's blunt and hilarious advice & commentary on life, and I couldn't get enough. I practically read the entire book out loud to my friends and family so they could also enjoy the laughs. Show less

Halpern shares his father's blunt and hilarious advice & commentary on life, and I couldn't get enough. I practically read the entire book out loud to my friends and family so they could also enjoy the laughs. Halpern shares his father's blunt and hilarious advice & commentary on life, and I couldn't get enough. I practically read the entire book out loud to my friends and family so they could also enjoy the laughs. Show less

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Stitches

Stitches

A Memoir

by Small, David

Graphic Novel - 2009

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The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace

The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace

A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League

by Hobbs, Jeff

Book - 2014

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Beautiful Boy

Beautiful Boy

A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

by Sheff, David

Book - 2018

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Dress your Family in Corduroy and Denim

Dress your Family in Corduroy and Denim

by Sedaris, David

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Behind the Beautiful Forevers

[life, Death, and Hope in A Mumbai Undercity]

by Boo, Katherine

Book - 2012

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Dad Is Fat

Dad Is Fat

by Gaffigan, Jim

Audiobook CD - 2013

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The Boy Kings of Texas

The Boy Kings of Texas

A Memoir

by Martinez, Domingo

Book - 2012

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Interpreter of Maladies

Interpreter of Maladies

Stories

by Lahiri, Jhumpa

Book - 1999

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