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Final Gifts
by Carol Mithers - Nonfiction

Caring for aging parents may be today’s defining midlife experience --- and Carol Mithers went through it in multiples. Four aging relatives needed her at once, while she was working and raising her own family, sweeping her into a place she calls “Elderworld.” The experience changed her forever. This memoir --- funny, sad, brutally honest and ultimately life-affirming --- is a must for every member of the “sandwich generation.”

Wrath of the Furies: A Novel of the Ancient World
by Steven Saylor - Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Mystery

In 88 B.C., it seems as if the entire ancient world is at war. The young Gordianus has been waiting out the chaos in Alexandria with Bethesda when he gets a cryptic message from his former tutor and friend, Antipater. Now in Ephesus, as part of Mithridates' entourage, Antipater seems to think that his life is in imminent danger. To rescue him, Gordianus concocts a daring, even foolhardy, scheme to go "behind enemy lines" and bring Antipater to safety. But there are powerful and deadly forces at work here that have their own plans for Gordianus.

I'll Never Write My Memoirs
by Grace Jones - Nonfiction
Legendary influential performer Grace Jones offers a revealing account of her spectacular career and turbulent life, charting the development of a persona that has made her one of the world’s most recognizable artists. Featuring sixteen pages of stunning full-color photographs, many from her own personal archive, I'LL NEVER WRITE MY MEMOIRS follows this ageless creative nomad as she rejects her strict religious upbringing in Jamaica; conquers New York, Paris, and the 1980s; answers to no-one; and lives to fight again and again.
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.