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1) The woman in me

Author

Spears, Britney

Pub. Date

2023.

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NYT - Audio Nonfiction

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"The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest...

2) I'm glad my mom died

Author

McCurdy, Jennette

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NYT - Audio Nonfiction
NYT - Hardcover Nonfiction

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"A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life."--Amazon.

3) Nina : a story of Nina Simone

Author

Todd, Traci N

Pub. Date

2021.

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"A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement"--

4) Dual citizen =: Deux citoyennetes

Author

Therrien, Lucie

Pub. Date

c2008

5) Touched by the sun : my friendship with Jackie

Author

Simon, Carly

Pub. Date

2019.

6) Does the noise in my head bother you?: a rock 'n' roll memoir

Author

Tyler, Steven

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"I've been mythicized, Mick-icized, eulogized and fooligized, I've been Cole-Portered and farmer's-daughtered, I've been Led Zepped and 12-stepped. I'm a rhyming fool and so cool that me, Fritz the Cat, and Mohair Sam are the baddest cats that am. I have so many outrageous stories, too many, and I'm gonna tell 'em all. All the unexpurgated, brain-jangling tales of debauchery, sex & drugs, transcendence & chemical dependence you will ever want to

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7) Once upon a farm : lessons on growing love, life, and hope on a new frontier

Author

Feek, Rory Lee

Pub. Date

[2018]

8) Boys in the trees: a memoir

Author

Simon, Carly

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Adults - Road Trip Audiobooks

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Simon's memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L. Simon, the co-founder of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, her musical debut as half of The Simon Sisters performing folk songs with her sister Lucy in Greenwich Village, to a meteoric solo career that would result in 13 top 40 hits, including the #1 song "You're So Vain."
She was the first artist in history to win a

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Series

Behind the scenes biographies

Pub. Date

2022.

Description

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"Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse as a young teen to being a musical icon by her twenties. But what is her life like when the cameras aren't flashing? High-interest details and bold photos of her high-profile life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--

15) Scrappy little nobody

Author

Kendrick, Anna

Pub. Date

2016.

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NYT - Celebrities
NYT - Humor

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"A collection of whimsical autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air recounts memorable milestones from her New England upbringing to the blockbuster films that have made her one of Hollywood's most popular actresses"--Baker & Taylor.

16) Coal miner's daughter

Pub. Date

c2003

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The life of the "Queen of Country Music" from her backwoods Appalachia home to the Grand Ole Opry and super stardom.

17) Crying in H Mart: a memoir

Author

Zauner, Michelle

Pub. Date

2021.

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Adults - Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Voices

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"From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up the...

18) My name is Barbra

Author

Streisand, Barbra

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NYT Notable Books 2023

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"The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the...

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1) The woman in me

2) I'm glad my mom died

3) Nina : a story of Nina Simone

4) Dual citizen =: Deux citoyennetes

5) Touched by the sun : my friendship with Jackie

6) Does the noise in my head bother you?: a rock 'n' roll memoir

7) Once upon a farm : lessons on growing love, life, and hope on a new frontier

8) Boys in the trees: a memoir

9) What is it all but luminous : notes from an underground man

10) Dolly!: the story of Dolly Parton and her big dream

11) Sing backwards and weep: a memoir

12) Sing, Aretha, sing! : Aretha Franklin, "Respect," and the civil rights movement

13) Not my father's son: a memoir

14) What you never knew about Taylor Swift

15) Scrappy little nobody

16) Coal miner's daughter

17) Crying in H Mart: a memoir

18) My name is Barbra

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