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  Pansy - A Black American Memoir

  Jasper Joyner, Jaz Joyner

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  "A captivating ode to the constant work of becoming—and understanding—oneself." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 
  PANSY is a non-linear, episodic story that combines poetry, cultural criticism, and essays. It follows Black transmasc, southern writer Jasper as they fumble through an awkward Memphis upbringing in the 90s and early aughts, an insufferable Nashville PWI, and a fierce NYC queer awakening, all with a poignant throughline on Black exceptionalism, focused on Jasper's wildly agonizing first publishing experience with JUNIPER LEAVES.

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  Tour Aotearoa A Gonzo Cycling Guide

  Duncan Coutts

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  Tour Aotearoa A Gonzo Cycling Guide is a plunge into the world of bike-packing the length of New Zealand. The TA (Tour Aotearoa) is a bicycle trail running the length of NZ but with kinks and kinkiness in it. The result: 3000 kilometres of trail.

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  Wage Slave

  Zachary Phillips

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  As children we can’t help but dream of all of the amazing things that we will accomplish. Then life happens. We get a job, we get a house, and we get into debt. We settle.We trade away our youth, for security in old age. We spend countless hours performing mundane tasks that leave us depleted and empty. Our souls crave meaning, but we are too afraid to make any change.We work for the weekend. Work for the holidays. Work for retirement.We live to work, rather than working to live.Through sardonic humour, Wage Slave highlights the absurdity of the modern approach to work and life.

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  The World and the Door

  O. Henry

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  The World and the Door by O. Henry, narrated by Patrick Walls, is a captivating collection of short stories brimming with wit, charm, and the signature twists that have made O. Henry a beloved storyteller. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century life, these tales explore human nature with humor and heart, often leading to surprising and unforgettable conclusions. From the bustling streets of New York to quieter, more intimate settings, O. Henry masterfully weaves narratives that capture both the joys and struggles of everyday people. 
  Narrator Patrick Walls delivers a warm and engaging performance, bringing each character and story to life with clarity and personality. His narration perfectly complements O. Henry’s clever writing, drawing listeners into the world of unexpected events, poignant moments, and sharp humor. Walls’ skillful delivery adds depth to the emotional range and subtle irony that permeate these timeless tales. 
  This audiobook is perfect for fans of classic literature, short stories, and anyone who enjoys a good twist. The World and the Door is a delightful listening experience that showcases O. Henry’s gift for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering both entertainment and insight with every tale.

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  The Reason You're Alive - A Novel

  Anonimo

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  The New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook offers a timely novel featuring his most fascinating character yet, a Vietnam vet embarking on a quixotic crusade to track down his nemesis from the war. 
  After sixty-eight-year-old David Granger crashes his BMW, medical tests reveal a brain tumor that he readily attributes to his wartime Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating a name no one in his civilian life has ever heard—that of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline. David decides to return something precious he long ago stole from the man he now calls Clayton Fire Bear. It may be the only way to find closure in a world increasingly at odds with the one he served to protect. It may also help him to finally recover from his wife’s untimely demise. 
  As David confronts his past to salvage his present, a poignant portrait emerges: that of an opinionated and good-hearted American patriot fighting like hell to stay true to his red, white, and blue heart, even as the country he loves rapidly changes in ways he doesn’t always like or understand. Hanging in the balance are Granger’s distant art-dealing son, Hank; his adoring seven-year-old granddaughter, Ella; and his best friend, Sue, a Vietnamese American who respects David’s fearless sincerity. 
  Through the controversial, wrenching, and wildly honest David Granger, Matthew Quick offers a no-nonsense but ultimately hopeful view of America’s polarized psyche. By turns irascible and hilarious, insightful and inconvenient, David is a complex, wounded, honorable, and loving man. The Reason You’re Alive examines how the secrets and debts we carry from our past define us; it also challenges us to look beyond our own prejudices and search for the good in us all.

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  Yankee Doodle Dixie - A Novel

  Lisa Patton

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  “Yankee Doodle Dixie oozes Southern charm . . . Reading this book is like sipping a peach daiquiri on your best friend’s porch.” —Karen White, New York Times–bestselling authorLisa Patton won the hearts of readers with her book Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter which became a sleeper-success. Building on a smashing debut, Lisa's poised to go to the next level—because whether in Vermont snow or in Memphis heat, Dixie heroine Leelee Satterfield is never too far from misadventure, calamity . . . and ultimately, love.Having watched her life turn into a nor'easter, thirty-four-year-old Leelee Satterfield is back home in the South, ready to pick up where she left off. But that's a task easier said than done . . . Leelee's a single mom, still dreaming of the Vermonter who stole her heart. Accompanied by her three best friends who pepper her with advice, nudging and peach daiquiris, Leelee opens another restaurant and learns she has to prove herself yet again. Filled with heart and humor, women's fiction fans will delight in this novel.“Southern to the core . . . funny to the bone. Lisa Patton’s new novel proves that we can go home again, and in many cases we should.” —Fannie Flagg,New York Times–bestselling author“Not a beat missed when we head below the Mason-Dixon Line . . . Lisa Patton’s voice leaves us laughing, crying, and definitely wanting more!” —Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen“This eagerly awaited sequel is sure to please fans of the author’s first novel as well as fans of women’s fiction writers like Adriana Trigiani and Fannie Flagg.” —Library Journal

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