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  Facing Inward - A Memoir of...

  Melissa Carter

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  Facing Inward is a memoir that weaves together stories of resilience, love, and self-discovery. At the heart of it is a candid reflection on a life shaped by chronic illness, Southern family dynamics, and an unshakable sense of feeling different. 
  Moving through pivotal phases of her life—childhood, a life-saving kidney transplant, and the Covid-19 pandemic—Melissa opens a window into her experiences as a lesbian, media personality, and someone who had to constantly reckon with a body that never quite cooperated. Each chapter offers glimpses into the complexities of her identity, from personal relationships to her rise in the media world, peppered with celebrity encounters and moments of vulnerability. 
  This memoir is for anyone who's ever felt out of place in their own body or wondered how to find joy amid struggle. With wit and honesty, it tells the story of a woman who refuses to let her differences define her, embracing them instead as part of the richness of her unique journey.

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  A Darker Shade of Noir - New...

  Joyce Carol Oates

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  Joyce Carol Oates assembles an outstanding cast of authors—including Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, and Megan Abbott—to explore, subvert, and reinvent one of the most vital subgenres of horror.  
   
  Featuring brand-new stories by: Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, Joyce Carol Oates, Megan Abbott, Aimee Bender, Cassandra Khaw, Lisa Lim, Elizabeth Hand, Valerie Martin, Raven Leilani, Sheila Kohler, Joanna Margaret, Lisa Tuttle, Aimee LaBrie, and Yumi Dineen Shiroma. 
   
  While the common belief is that “body horror” as a subgenre of horror fiction dates back to the 1970s, Joyce Carol Oates suggests that Medusa, the snakehaired gorgon in Greek mythology, is the “quintessential emblem of female body horror.” In A Darker Shade of Noir: New Stories of Body Horror by Women Writers, Oates has assembled a spectacular cast to explore this subgenre focusing on distortions to the human body in the most fascinating of ways.

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  Narrative of the Life of...

  Frederick Douglass

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  "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" is an autobiography written by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and orator in the United States in the 19th century. The book was first published in 1845 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of African American literature. 
  Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1800s. He never knew his father and was separated from his mother when he was only a few months old. He was raised by his grandmother on a plantation until he was about six years old, at which point he was sent to live with the plantation owner's family in Baltimore. It was there that Douglass learned to read and write, despite the fact that it was illegal to teach slaves to read. 
  When Douglass was around 12 years old, he was sent back to the plantation to work as a field hand. He endured years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his slave owners, and he witnessed the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves. Despite these hardships, Douglass never lost his desire for freedom. 
  In 1838, Douglass escaped from slavery and eventually settled in Massachusetts, where he became involved in the abolitionist movement. He began giving speeches and lectures about his experiences as a slave, and his powerful oratory quickly made him a popular and respected figure. He also published his own newspaper, called The North Star, which was dedicated to the abolition of slavery.

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  On the Hippie Trail - Istanbul...

  Rick Steves

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  Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world.   This book contains edited selections from Rick’s journal and travel photos with a 45-years-later preface and postscript reflecting on how the journey changed his life. Stow away with Rick Steves on the adventure of a lifetime through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal.   You know Rick Steves. Now discover the adventure that made him the travel writer he is today.

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  The Wayfinder - The Life of the...

  Daniel Slack-Smith

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  The Wayfinder tells the story of the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding President of the United Arab Emirates, and explores the key relationships, challenges and events that shaped his outlook on the world. 
  Extensively researched, it takes readers behind the scenes into the delicate negotiations that led to the formation of the UAE in 1971, and the gradual consolidation of the union that occurred in the often turbulent decades that followed the country’s founding. It also examines Sheikh Zayed’s responses to several major world events, including the British withdrawal from the Gulf in 1971, the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, the first Gulf War in 1991, the Iraq War in 2003, and the 9/11 terror attacks. 
  The Wayfinder provides new insights into the life and legacy of one of the most transformative yet historically overlooked political leaders of the 20th century, whose words and actions continue to have a lasting influence on the UAE, its leaders and its people.

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  Running Out of Saturdays -...

  Peter Brewer

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  Running out of Saturdays is a warm, witty and unapologetically honest memoir from Peter Brewer – 
  a big-hearted larrikin with a whiteboard full of wisdom and a yarn (or 50) to tell. 
  Now in his mid-60s, Peter reflects on a life jam-packed with colourful characters, career moves (some undeniably 
  questionable), boisterous family gatherings and boardroom lessons. From his humble beginnings to becoming 
  a respected leader in the real estate industry, PB’s learned – often the hard way – what really matters in business, 
  family and life. 
  Every chapter is delivered with humour, heart and a healthy dose of hindsight. Along the way, you’ll meet 
  a host of unforgettable personalities and pick up powerful leadership and life lessons tucked between the laughs. 
  This isn’t just a memoir. It’s a timely reminder that we’re all running out of Saturdays. That life moves fast. That success 
  without heart isn’t worth much. And that the best stories are often the ones we’re brave enough to tell, warts and all. 
  So take a seat, pour yourself a drink, and let Peter Brewer remind you how to live, laugh and leave a legacy – 
  one unforgettable Saturday at a time.

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