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Diana: My Graphic Obsession
By Sivan Piatagorsky-RothA critical glimpse at the exploitation of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her life story. A great non-fiction graphic novel for those who enjoy deep dives into setting the record straight for maligned women of the past. - Rachel Crook, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
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Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement
By Barbara RansbyTracing the life and times of one of the most important activists of the 20th Century, Ransby’s biography of Ella Baker provides critical insight into the events that shaped the direction of the Civil Rights Movement. - Julian Rivas, Sedgwick Library
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A Heart That Works
By Rob DelaneyAre grief memoirs supposed to be funny? Delaney's book chronicles the birth, illness, and death of his young son, Henry, with deep sadness, anger, tenderness, and, somehow, a sense of humor about it all. - Liz Baldwin, SNFL
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The Last Miracle
By Ed KranepoolRecording his first Major League hit as a 17 year old (!!), Kranepool spent 18 years of his life suiting up for the New York Mets. An endearing memoir from a Flushing, Queens legend, one that fans of baseball, and New York as a whole, will enjoy. — Joe Pascullo, 53rd St
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Sure, I'll Join Your Cult
By Maria BamfordIf you know Maria Bamford's standup, you know it is absolutely one-of-a-kind. This book is exactly the same: raw, unflinching, heartfelt, radically honest, and blurt-laugh hilarious. It is, in the best way possible, a memoir unlike any other. - Aidan Flax-Clark, LIVE from NYPL
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To Anyone Who Ever Asks
By Howard FishmanJust one listen to “How Sad, How Lovely” by Converse will have you wanting to know everything about the woman behind this singular and haunting voice. A biographical tale of family, artistry, and mystery set in the 1950s NYC music scene. - Isaac Sorrell, Hamilton Grange