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• Say Nothing

  a True Story of Murder and Memory In Northern Ireland

  Keefe, Patrick Radden, 1976-

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  This is my year of Patrick Radden Keefe. I've read two of his books, and listened to this - read so well by Irish actor Matt Blaney. Of all three, I think this is the one that has me most enraptured. It's an astonishing document of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Liberation Day

  Saunders, George, 1958-

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  One of the best writers in the world, ever, at any time. Lincoln in the Bardo was an instant classic, and this short story collection raises the bar. Which seems an impossible feat. I listened to the audiobook, so I got to hear stories…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I'm Glad My Mom Died

  McCurdy, Jennette, 1992-

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  I bought the book from Scorpio, and then borrowed the audiobook from the library. Jennette McCurdy's story has been a smash hit and she more than deserves the plaudits. She lays out her story with disarming honesty. It is composed of short…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Five

  the Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper

  Rubenhold, Hallie

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  They are known as the victims of Jack the Ripper, but Hallie Rubenhold dives deep and her story is one not told before. We go on five journeys into the lives and times of five women - Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane - and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Best Friend's Exorcism

  Hendrix, Grady

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  Wow this was such a wild ride. Emotional, scary, gross, fun - all the things! I was utterly absorbed,

• Boy Friends

  Pedersen, Michael, 1984-

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  This is a unique book about friendship and grief. I listened to the audiobook and it was beautiful to hear Michael's story in his own words. And as a poet with a gorgeous Scottish accent and uncanny skill with words - Woah. His language…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Music Is History

  Questlove (Musician)

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  I loved the audiobook version as read by Questlove himself. A uniquely wonderful combo of music & memory & history.

• Puff Piece

  Safran, John

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  How Philip Morris set vaping alight (and burned down the English language). I listened to the audiobook and John Safran's quest is addictive listening. Aotearoa pops up a bit too.

• Sound Within Sound

  Opening Our Ears to the Twentieth Century

  Molleson, Kate

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  I don't know much at all about classical music. Doesn't matter when it comes to a book like this. Kate Molleson brings into the light stories of ten artists who aren't part of the canon, but are astonishing in both their music and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Major Labels

  a History of Popular Music in Seven Genres

  Sanneh, Kelefa

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  This is such a rich history - taking each of 7 genres of music, Kelefa dives into the origins and evolution of each, and explores the most interesting artists, songs, and movements. A must-read for music fans.

• Shadow State

  Murder, Mayhem and Russia's Remaking of the West

  Harding, Luke, 1968-

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  I was fully absorbed in the machinations and intrigue.

• Chernobyl

  History of a Tragedy

  Plokhy, Serhii, 1957-

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  I listened to the eAudiobook. An incredibly detailed exploration of the Chernobyl accident, the people, the place, and the Soviet context.

• Love That Story

  Observations From a Gorgeously Queer Life

  Van Ness, Jonathan, 1987-

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  A great one to listen to as an audiobook - Jonathan Van Ness tackles a variety of topics in his own inimitable style - from his hometown's LGBTQIA+ history to white privilege.

• Verse, Chorus, Monster!

  Coxon, Graham, 1969-

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  I enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook, and having Graham's distinctive and gentle voice in my ear on the bus and while out working. This is not one of those juicy memoirs with debauchery and excess, it's thoughtful and intimate. He…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Later... With Jools Holland

  30 Years of Music, Magic and Mayhem

  Cooper, Mark, 1952-

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  A thorough deep dive into the seminal tv show - by its co-creator and founding producer. Lots of inside stories and a sense of the love of music that flows through it all. I listened to the audiobook, which is read by Mark himself.

• Women Talking

  Toews, Miriam, 1964-

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  This book has been made into a movie directed by Sarah Polley so I was curious to listen. It's a powerful story, based on the novel by Miriam Toews, which in turn was based on a real life tragedy in a Mennonite community in Bolivia. Women…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me

  John, Elton, 1947-

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  An absolute blast - Elton lays it all on the table and has a million anecdotes. Taron Egerton - who played Elton in the movie Rocket man - takes the bulk of the reading, but Elton himself is on the mike for the start and finish.