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American Noir Film: From The Maltese Falcon to Gone Girl

A well-written introduction to noir films and how the genre has continued to thrive as times changed.
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Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

Pop confectionery with surprising depth, much like its subject. For Swift fans and those who love them.

Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-Selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Classic American Film

Ferber enthusiasts will relish the scope and depth of this fine and captivating narrative.
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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King

While Elvis generally credited gospel, R&B, and a few artists by name, he was fundamental in fusing aspects of American culture from disparate racial traditions when segregation was beginning to lift. His appropriation, explored here, remains polarizing.
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Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation

This title would be a great fit for readers who care about nature and conservation, those who enjoy the magic of language and love the power of words, and everyone in between.
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We Found Love, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Romantic Hits

These reminders of popular culture melodies covering nearly 100 years will foster wistful reflection.
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Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry

There is much for general readers to absorb in this long walk through an art form that has been evolving for 500 years.

How Sondheim Can Change Your Life

A generous reading of the works of a master composer and lyricist who reinvented the American musical.
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Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

Matheson is honest and self-effacing when discussing his personal life, and he provides valuable advice for those trying to get into the business. Yes, he does discuss John Belushi.
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