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Nine Epic True-Life Stories to Read This Summer

  • NONFICTION

    THE EMERALD MILE

    MAY 7, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE EMERALD MILE

by Kevin Fedarko

An epic-sized true-life adventure tale that appeals to both the heart and the head. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MARY AND LOU AND RHODA AND TED

    MAY 7, 2013

  • NONFICTION

    THE BOYS IN THE BOAT

    JUNE 4, 2013

NONFICTION

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT

by Daniel James Brown

A touching, fairly uncomplicated portrayal of rowing legends. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    OUTLAW

    JUNE 4, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

OUTLAW

by Michael Streissguth

A biting, in-depth chronicle of Nashville’s most tumultuous era told through the voices of iconic artists who used their... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE LAST TRAIN TO ZONA VERDE

    MAY 7, 2013

NONFICTION

THE LAST TRAIN TO ZONA VERDE

by Paul Theroux

Reading this enlightening book won’t only open a window into Theroux’s mind, it will also impart a deeper understanding of... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

    JULY 9, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BLUE PLATE SPECIAL

by Kate Christensen

A Rabelaisian celebration of appetite, complete with savory recipes, that genuinely satisfies. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE WHOLE FROMAGE

    JUNE 25, 2013

NONFICTION

THE WHOLE FROMAGE

by Kathe Lison

Whether Lison is ruminating on the short lactation cycle of sheep, the origins of rennet, or the grassy, lemony taste of a... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    HUMBOLDT

    JUNE 18, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

HUMBOLDT

by Emily Brady

A relaxed yet disturbing look at an alternative lifestyle, its heady profits and its hidden costs. Full review >

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