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The Braindead Megaphone
by George Saunders
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Bossypants 1st Edition
by Tina Fey
Staff Pick
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This Is Where I Leave You
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The Monkey Wrench Gang (P.S.)
by Edward Abbey
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He's often compared to Thoreau, and one of his mottos was taken from Emerson: "resist much, obey little." While Abbey has much in common with the forefathers of environmental conservation, he certainly took it a few giant steps further. Abbey and his... (read more)

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Bin Laden's Bald Spot: And Other Stories
by Brian Doyle
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Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me? (And Other Concerns)
by Mindy Kaling
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
by Christopher Moore
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Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
by Amy Sedaris
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Very few people could pull off a book like this, but, rest assured, Amy Sedaris has. Featuring craft projects for crab-claw roach clips, countless pompon-related items, and everything in between, this hilarious book is a perfect gift for the DIYer with a... (read more)

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Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter
by A. E. Moorat
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I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections
by Nora Ephron
Staff Pick
The essays in Ephron's charming collection range from the very relatable (vignettes covering everything from egg yolks to Thomas Friedman) to the delightful and personal (as in "Journalism: A Love Story," which recounts her post-college days in a largely... (read more)

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