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The Emperor of Sound: A Memoir
by Timbaland - Music, Nonfiction

In THE EMPEROR OF SOUND, Timbaland offers fans an unprecedented look into his life and work. Completely uncensored and totally honest, he reveals the magic behind the music, sharing the various creative impulses that arise while he’s producing, and the layering of sounds that have created dozens of number-one hits. Cinematically written, full of revealing anecdotes and reflections from today’s most popular music icons, THE EMPEROR OF SOUND showcases this master's artistry and offers an extraordinary glimpse inside this great musical mind.

Home
by Ellen DeGeneres - Crafts & Hobbies, Nonfiction

In HOME, DeGeneres will, for the first time, share her passion for home design and style. She believes, "You don't have to have money to have good taste," and she is eager to share what she has learned over the years. DeGeneres offers a personal look at every room in each of her homes. Included are seven of her homes past and present, from the famous "Brody House" up to her current homes, and she offers tips and advice on what each house taught her. An added bonus is a look at the homes of her friends and collaborators-some of the finest designers in the country. They share their advice on home design, furnishings, as well as a glimpse at their awe-inspiring rooms.

Almost Interesting
by David Spade - Nonfiction
David Spade is best known for his harsh “Hollywood” Minute Sketches on SNL, his starring roles in movies like Joe Dirt and Tommy Boy,  and his seven-year stint as Dennis Finch on the series "Just Shoot Me." Now, with a wit as dry as the weather in his home state of Arizona, the “comic brat extraordinaire” tells his story in ALMOST INTERESTING. Sometimes dirty, always funny, and as sharp as a tack, this memoir reminds you why David Spade is one of our generation’s favorite funny guys.
Can I Say
by Travis Barker - Nonfiction
Travis Barker’s soul-baring memoir chronicles the highlights and lowlights of the renowned drummer’s art and his life, including the harrowing plane crash that nearly killed him and his traumatic road to recovery --- a fascinating never-before-told-in-full story of personal reinvention grounded in musical salvation and fatherhood.
My Journey
by Donna Karan - Nonfiction
In this candid memoir, renowned designer Donna Karan shares intimate details about her lonely childhood, her four-plus decades in the fashion industry, her two marriages, motherhood, and her ongoing quest for self-acceptance and spiritual peace. Along with juicy industry stories, Karan candidly discusses her difficult mother and traumatic childhood, her turbulent romantic life, all the loved ones she has lost over the years, and the personal awakening that occurred just as she reached the height of professional and financial success. Brimming with Karan’s infectious energy, MY JOURNEY is about much more than the fashion world: It is the story of a young woman whose vision and hard work made her a role model for women everywhere --- a woman who dreamed big, fought to have it all, broke the rules, and loved passionately along the way.
The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World's Most Creative Places
by Eric Weiner - Memoir, Nonfiction, Travel

In THE GEOGRAPHY OF GENIUS, acclaimed travel writer Eric Weiner sets out to examine the connection between our surroundings and our most innovative ideas. He explores the history of places --- like Vienna of 1900, Renaissance Florence, ancient Athens, Song Dynasty Hangzhou, and Silicon Valley --- to show how certain urban settings are conducive to ingenuity. And he walks the same paths as the geniuses who flourished in these settings to see if the spirit of what inspired figures like Socrates, Michelangelo and Leonardo remains.

Father's Day
by Simon Van Booy - Fiction

When devastating news shatters the life of six-year-old Harvey, she finds herself in the care of a veteran social worker, Wanda, and alone in the world save for one relative she has never met --- a disabled felon, haunted by a violent past he can't escape. Moving between past and present, FATHER'S DAY weaves together the story of Harvey’s childhood on Long Island and her life as a young woman in Paris.

A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction
by Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried - Nonfiction

Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's history in the country alongside his and every family's private struggles. Beyond his own story, he creates a roadmap for equality in the mental health community and outlines a bold plan for the future of mental health policy. Written with award-winning healthcare journalist and bestselling author Stephen Fried, A COMMON STRUGGLE is both a cry for empathy and a call to action.

Wake Up Happy
by Michael Strahan - Nonfiction, Self-Help
From America’s favorite football player turned morning talk show host --- a man who makes just about everything look easy --- a mélange of stories and motivational advice to inspire the reader to turn up the heat and go from good to great in pursuit of their personal ambitions. In WAKE UP HAPPY, Michael shares personal stories about how he gets and stays motivated and how readers can do the same in their quest to attain their life goals. Inspiring and chock full of advice that will help the reader make significant strides toward pursuing his or her dream, this is a book no one, young or old, male or female will want to miss.
If Someone Says "You Complete Me," RUN!
by Whoopi Goldberg - Humor, Nonfiction

From the provocative and hilarious EGOT winner, bestselling author, and host of "The View," Whoopi Goldberg, comes the perfect antidote to all those outdated relationship advice books in the world, weighing in on why marriage isn't for everybody, and how the life you want shouldn't be the life everyone else expects you to have.