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Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

FEATURED NON-FICTION: "In Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. As Jenny says: "Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over […]

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Incarceration Nations: A Journey To Justice In Prisons Around The World

FEATURED NON-FICTION: "Baz Dreisinger travels behind bars in nine countries to rethink the state of justice in a global context   Beginning in Africa and ending in Europe, Incarceration Nations is a first-person odyssey through the prison systems of the world. Professor, journalist, and founder of the Prison-to-College-Pipeline, Dreisinger looks into the human stories of incarcerated men and women and those who imprison them, creating a jarring, poignant view of a […]

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New Orleans Carnival Krewes: The History, Spirit and Secrets of Mardi Gras

FEATURED NON-FICTION:"New Orleans is practically synonymous with Mardi Gras. Both evoke the parades, the beads, the costumes, the food--the pomp and circumstance. The carnival krewes are the backbone of this Big Easy tradition.Every year, different krewes put on extravagant parties and celebrations to commemorate the beginning of the Lenten season. Historic krewes like Comus, Rex and Zulu that date back generations are intertwined with the greater history of New Orleans […]

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Modern Romance: An Investigation

FEATURED NON-FICTION:"Now a New York Times BestsellerA hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voicesAt some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people […]

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Vitamania: Our Obsessive Quest For Nutritional Perfection

FEATURED NON-FICTION"Absorbing and meticulously researched." -- The New York Times"[M]easured, funny and fascinating. . . . If you need vitamins to survive (you do), you should read this book." --Scientific American, Food Matter"A hidden, many-faceted, and urgent story." --Booklist, *STARRED*Should I take a multivitamin? Does vitamin C really prevent colds? Can I get enough vitamin D from the sun? Are dietary supplements safe? How much of each vitamin do I […]

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The Nazis Next Door: How America Became a Safe Haven for Hitler’s Men

FEATURED NON-FICTION"The shocking story of how America became one of the world’s safest postwar havens for Nazis Thousands of Nazis — from concentration camp guards to high-level officers in the Third Reich — came to the United States after World War II and quietly settled into new lives. They had little trouble getting in. With scant scrutiny, many gained entry on their own as self-styled war "refugees," their pasts easily […]

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New Orleans Boom & Blackout: One Hundred Days In America’s Coolest Hotspot (One Book One New Orleans 2015 Choice)

FEATURED NON-FICTIONWRBH is happy to present this book to our listeners in collaboration with our partners, One Book One New Orleans. This is their 2015 book selection and we hope you enjoy."As the 2013 Super Bowl approached, New Orleans rushed to present its best face to the world. Politicians, business leaders and tourism officials declared the rise of the "new New Orleans," a thriving city brimming with hope and energy. […]

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The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload

FEATURED NON-FICTION"The information age is drowning us with an unprecedented deluge of data. At the same time, we’re expected to make more—and faster—decisions about our lives than ever before. No wonder, then, that the average American reports frequently losing car keys or reading glasses, missing appointments, and feeling worn out by the effort required just to keep up.But somehow some people become quite accomplished at managing information flow. In The […]

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The Innovators

FEATURED NON-FICTION"Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson’s revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why […]

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