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Know My Name

Know My Name

A Memoir

by Miller, Chanel

Book - 2019

A powerful, riveting, filled with every human emotion memoir. Miller is the perfect narrator for her own words. She shares her story in a poetic, clear way that holds your attention every step of the way. A powerful, riveting, filled with every human emotion memoir. Miller is the perfect narrator for her own words. She shares her story in a poetic, clear way that holds your attention every step of the way. Show less

A powerful, riveting, filled with every human emotion memoir. Miller is the perfect narrator for her own words. She shares her story in a poetic, clear way that holds your attention every step of the way. A powerful, riveting, filled with every human emotion memoir. Miller is the perfect narrator for her own words. She shares her story in a poetic, clear way that holds your attention every step of the way. Show less

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Sadie

Sadie

by Summers, Courtney

Book - 2018

I love this story in the audiobook format. Within this suspenseful mystery is a thorough meditation on violence against women, its causes and consequences...Show more I love this story in the audiobook format. Within this suspenseful mystery is a thorough meditation on violence against women, its causes and consequences, and what it takes to stop the cycle of assault when many women and girls do not even have a voice, or a choice. Show less

I love this story in the audiobook format. Within this suspenseful mystery is a thorough meditation on violence against women, its causes and consequences...Show more I love this story in the audiobook format. Within this suspenseful mystery is a thorough meditation on violence against women, its causes and consequences, and what it takes to stop the cycle of assault when many women and girls do not even have a voice, or a choice. Show less

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You Can't Touch My Hair

You Can't Touch My Hair

And Other Things I Still Have to Explain

by Robinson, Phoebe

Book - 2016

I learned SO much. I heard Phoebe's voice through all of this. It was well written and funny, as well as completely thought-provoking I learned SO much. I heard Phoebe's voice through all of this. It was well written and funny, as well as completely thought-provoking Show less

I learned SO much. I heard Phoebe's voice through all of this. It was well written and funny, as well as completely thought-provoking I learned SO much. I heard Phoebe's voice through all of this. It was well written and funny, as well as completely thought-provoking Show less

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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

A Novel

by Green, Hank

Book - 2018

This was a beautiful and mysterious ride. This was a beautiful and mysterious ride. Show less

This was a beautiful and mysterious ride. This was a beautiful and mysterious ride. Show less

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The Actor's Life

The Actor's Life

A Survival Guide

by Fischer, Jenna

Book - 2017

LOVE LOVE LOVE! While I’m not an actor and don’t want to be, I learned SO much about persistence, passion, and fortitude from Jenna’s anecdotes and advic...Show more LOVE LOVE LOVE! While I’m not an actor and don’t want to be, I learned SO much about persistence, passion, and fortitude from Jenna’s anecdotes and advice to actors. She is a gem that worked incredibly hard and did not give up on her creativity and goals. Jenna is extremely honest about her ups and downs and the mistakes she made. I was able to connect to her this way and feel empathy for other actors and people in creative positions. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Show less

LOVE LOVE LOVE! While I’m not an actor and don’t want to be, I learned SO much about persistence, passion, and fortitude from Jenna’s anecdotes and advic...Show more LOVE LOVE LOVE! While I’m not an actor and don’t want to be, I learned SO much about persistence, passion, and fortitude from Jenna’s anecdotes and advice to actors. She is a gem that worked incredibly hard and did not give up on her creativity and goals. Jenna is extremely honest about her ups and downs and the mistakes she made. I was able to connect to her this way and feel empathy for other actors and people in creative positions. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Show less

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Braving the Wilderness

Braving the Wilderness

The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

by Brown, Brene

Book - 2017

We all struggle with belonging. Brene explores why and how we can embrace ourselves and brave the wilderness together. We all struggle with belonging. Brene explores why and how we can embrace ourselves and brave the wilderness together. Show less

We all struggle with belonging. Brene explores why and how we can embrace ourselves and brave the wilderness together. We all struggle with belonging. Brene explores why and how we can embrace ourselves and brave the wilderness together. Show less

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If You See Me, Don't Say Hi

If You See Me, Don't Say Hi

by Patel, Neel

Book - 2018

Compelling and captivating short stories. Each story provoked many emotions. After each story I needed to contemplate on what it meant or represented. Compelling and captivating short stories. Each story provoked many emotions. After each story I needed to contemplate on what it meant or represented. Show less

Compelling and captivating short stories. Each story provoked many emotions. After each story I needed to contemplate on what it meant or represented. Compelling and captivating short stories. Each story provoked many emotions. After each story I needed to contemplate on what it meant or represented. Show less

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So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know

So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know

by Retta

Book - 2018

I love a good call back joke and love even more when stories connect. Retta started with an audition story and ended with a potential audition story. I wa...Show more I love a good call back joke and love even more when stories connect. Retta started with an audition story and ended with a potential audition story. I was already crying before that, though. Retta has lived, in someways an average life, but has never stopped working. And she worked hard. She used her talent, personality and positive attitude to survive the college comedy circuit and then make it in Hollywood. I bonded with her over her love and relationship with TV. This book of essays/stories is so well done and honest. Highly HIGHLY recommend the audiobook version to get the full energy of Retta. Show less

I love a good call back joke and love even more when stories connect. Retta started with an audition story and ended with a potential audition story. I wa...Show more I love a good call back joke and love even more when stories connect. Retta started with an audition story and ended with a potential audition story. I was already crying before that, though. Retta has lived, in someways an average life, but has never stopped working. And she worked hard. She used her talent, personality and positive attitude to survive the college comedy circuit and then make it in Hollywood. I bonded with her over her love and relationship with TV. This book of essays/stories is so well done and honest. Highly HIGHLY recommend the audiobook version to get the full energy of Retta. Show less

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Adulthood Is A Myth

Adulthood Is A Myth

A "Sarah's Scribbles" Collection

by Andersen, Sarah

Book - 2016

So funny. Literally laugh out loud. So darn relatable too. So funny. Literally laugh out loud. So darn relatable too. Show less

So funny. Literally laugh out loud. So darn relatable too. So funny. Literally laugh out loud. So darn relatable too. Show less

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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

by Lee, Mackenzi

Book - 2017

Adventure, love, mystery, clever humor. HERE for this book. Adventure, love, mystery, clever humor. HERE for this book. Show less

Adventure, love, mystery, clever humor. HERE for this book. Adventure, love, mystery, clever humor. HERE for this book. Show less

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One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter

One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter

by Koul, Scaachi

Book - 2017

Scaachi Koul shares stories of her life, with an emphasis on her family and heritage. It was delightfully funny, eye-opening, and relatable. I highly recommend! Scaachi Koul shares stories of her life, with an emphasis on her family and heritage. It was delightfully funny, eye-opening, and relatable. I highly recommend! Show less

Scaachi Koul shares stories of her life, with an emphasis on her family and heritage. It was delightfully funny, eye-opening, and relatable. I highly recommend! Scaachi Koul shares stories of her life, with an emphasis on her family and heritage. It was delightfully funny, eye-opening, and relatable. I highly recommend! Show less

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The 57 Bus

The 57 Bus

by Slater, Dashka

Book - 2017

Dashka Slater did an impeccable job researching and relating the stories of the lives of all those affected from that huge, adolescent mistake. “We have...Show more Dashka Slater did an impeccable job researching and relating the stories of the lives of all those affected from that huge, adolescent mistake. “We have a history, a long history in this country, of people and cultures who have been treated badly because of their race, their gender, their religion, and all the protected classes that we have identified under the law. So if somebody commits a heinous crime against somebody because they are a member of a protected class, that is very purposeful discrimination. It is important to show that this is the kind of behavior that will never be tolerated.” -Nancy O’Malley Show less

Dashka Slater did an impeccable job researching and relating the stories of the lives of all those affected from that huge, adolescent mistake. “We have...Show more Dashka Slater did an impeccable job researching and relating the stories of the lives of all those affected from that huge, adolescent mistake. “We have a history, a long history in this country, of people and cultures who have been treated badly because of their race, their gender, their religion, and all the protected classes that we have identified under the law. So if somebody commits a heinous crime against somebody because they are a member of a protected class, that is very purposeful discrimination. It is important to show that this is the kind of behavior that will never be tolerated.” -Nancy O’Malley Show less

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We Should All Be Feminists

We Should All Be Feminists

by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Book - 2015

A must-read essay. Completely candid and thoughtful on what feminism means and should mean to everyone. Adichie shares personal experiences that relate perfectly to how and why she identifies as a feminist, and why we all should. A must-read essay. Completely candid and thoughtful on what feminism means and should mean to everyone. Adichie shares personal experiences that relate perfectly to how and why she identifies as a feminist, and why we all should. Show less

A must-read essay. Completely candid and thoughtful on what feminism means and should mean to everyone. Adichie shares personal experiences that relate perfectly to how and why she identifies as a feminist, and why we all should. A must-read essay. Completely candid and thoughtful on what feminism means and should mean to everyone. Adichie shares personal experiences that relate perfectly to how and why she identifies as a feminist, and why we all should. Show less

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Furiously Happy

Furiously Happy

A Funny Book About Horrible Things

by Lawson, Jenny

Book - 2015

A humor memoir, spanning severe depression and how to live life to the fullest. A humor memoir, spanning severe depression and how to live life to the fullest. Show less

A humor memoir, spanning severe depression and how to live life to the fullest. A humor memoir, spanning severe depression and how to live life to the fullest. Show less

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

Incredibly heartbreaking and thought provoking. A must read for all. As a white person, I will never have the fear of police like people of color. With Starr's story I can better empathize and understand. Incredibly heartbreaking and thought provoking. A must read for all. As a white person, I will never have the fear of police like people of color. With Starr's story I can better empathize and understand. Show less

Incredibly heartbreaking and thought provoking. A must read for all. As a white person, I will never have the fear of police like people of color. With Starr's story I can better empathize and understand. Incredibly heartbreaking and thought provoking. A must read for all. As a white person, I will never have the fear of police like people of color. With Starr's story I can better empathize and understand. Show less

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Like A Mother

Like A Mother

A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy

by Garbes, Angela

Book - 2018

An open, honest narrative of one woman's journey with pregnancy and pregnancy loss and all the research she has done to help guide her through. Garbes sha...Show more An open, honest narrative of one woman's journey with pregnancy and pregnancy loss and all the research she has done to help guide her through. Garbes shares anecdotes from other women as well, as she navigates the biology of placentas and breastmilk and the societal pressures and contradictory standards put on expecting women. You don't need to be a woman, parent, or pregnant to appreciate the information presented on women's health and reproductive care. Show less

An open, honest narrative of one woman's journey with pregnancy and pregnancy loss and all the research she has done to help guide her through. Garbes sha...Show more An open, honest narrative of one woman's journey with pregnancy and pregnancy loss and all the research she has done to help guide her through. Garbes shares anecdotes from other women as well, as she navigates the biology of placentas and breastmilk and the societal pressures and contradictory standards put on expecting women. You don't need to be a woman, parent, or pregnant to appreciate the information presented on women's health and reproductive care. Show less

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Lily and the Octopus

Lily and the Octopus

by Rowley, Steven

Book - 2016

An epic adventure for your heart. An epic adventure for your heart. Show less

An epic adventure for your heart. An epic adventure for your heart. Show less

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The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

by Ruiz, Miguel

Book - 2012

Good principals to integrate into your daily life Good principals to integrate into your daily life Show less

Good principals to integrate into your daily life Good principals to integrate into your daily life Show less

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Station Eleven

Station Eleven

by Mandel, Emily St. John

Book - 2014

An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse. A full cast of characters and their stories overlap in unexpected ways. An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse. A full cast of characters and their stories overlap in unexpected ways. Show less

An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse. A full cast of characters and their stories overlap in unexpected ways. An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse. A full cast of characters and their stories overlap in unexpected ways. Show less

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Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2014

I learned a lot about an individual's experiences and realize we are all the masters of our own stories. I learned a lot about an individual's experiences and realize we are all the masters of our own stories. Show less

I learned a lot about an individual's experiences and realize we are all the masters of our own stories. I learned a lot about an individual's experiences and realize we are all the masters of our own stories. Show less

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Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

by Roskos, Evan

Book - 2013

While a work of fiction, it takes you through the gritty experiences of anxiety and depression. It was so real. I am so grateful for this book. While a work of fiction, it takes you through the gritty experiences of anxiety and depression. It was so real. I am so grateful for this book. Show less

While a work of fiction, it takes you through the gritty experiences of anxiety and depression. It was so real. I am so grateful for this book. While a work of fiction, it takes you through the gritty experiences of anxiety and depression. It was so real. I am so grateful for this book. 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

Book - 2013

Wow. I just love this book so much. Everything relate. Will be rereading chapters forever. Wow. I just love this book so much. Everything relate. Will be rereading chapters forever. Show less

Wow. I just love this book so much. Everything relate. Will be rereading chapters forever. Wow. I just love this book so much. Everything relate. Will be rereading chapters forever. Show less

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The Martian

The Martian

A Novel

by Weir, Andy

Book - 2014

The science, the wit, the heart-wrenching tale of endurance and perseverance. After the first 50 pages this book had me and I did not let go. Compelling and thought-provoking. Rating: all the stars seen from Mars The science, the wit, the heart-wrenching tale of endurance and perseverance. After the first 50 pages this book had me and I did not let go. Compelling and thought-provoking. Rating: all the stars seen from Mars Show less

The science, the wit, the heart-wrenching tale of endurance and perseverance. After the first 50 pages this book had me and I did not let go. Compelling and thought-provoking. Rating: all the stars seen from Mars The science, the wit, the heart-wrenching tale of endurance and perseverance. After the first 50 pages this book had me and I did not let go. Compelling and thought-provoking. Rating: all the stars seen from Mars Show less

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Courage Has No Color

Courage Has No Color

The True Story of the Triple Nickles : America's First Black Paratroopers

by Stone, Tanya Lee

Book - 2013

I learned so much from this book. I am really glad it exists. I will be talking about and sharing it with others for a long time. I learned so much from this book. I am really glad it exists. I will be talking about and sharing it with others for a long time. Show less

I learned so much from this book. I am really glad it exists. I will be talking about and sharing it with others for a long time. I learned so much from this book. I am really glad it exists. I will be talking about and sharing it with others for a long time. Show less

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A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design

by Kidd, Chip

Book - 2013

A crash course in graphic design. Chip Kidd also empowers you to take on graphic design projects because everyone is a graphic designer A crash course in graphic design. Chip Kidd also empowers you to take on graphic design projects because everyone is a graphic designer Show less

A crash course in graphic design. Chip Kidd also empowers you to take on graphic design projects because everyone is a graphic designer A crash course in graphic design. Chip Kidd also empowers you to take on graphic design projects because everyone is a graphic designer Show less

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