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David Grann loves chronicling destined and doomed explorers as they try to discover the secrets of Earth’s greatest unknowns. “The White Darkness,” which follows Henry Worsley’s solo expedition through the Antarctic, is reminiscent of Grann’s previous hit “The Lost City of Z.”
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Garrard Conley tells of his upbringing and brief stint in gay conversion therapy with a heartbreaking amount of compassion, never condemning the family and friends who couldn’t accept his identity while still sounding the alarm over their abusive tactics. The movie adaptation of this memoir stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, and Russell Crowe.
Thanksgiving…
It’s easy to forget what true gratitude is during this increasingly commercialized holiday season. But this isn’t your typical “give thanks” book. Jenny Diski wrote this unsentimental memoir on her troubled and beautifully blessed life after being told she only had a few more years to live.
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Part true-crime detective book, part history book filled with fascinating anecdotes, the newest book from Susan Orlean begins with a disastrous fire that consumed the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986 and the subsequent search for the suspected arsonist. Delight in discovery powers this book, and Orlean feeds readers’ curiosity.
NaNoWriMo…
For the aspiring writers out there, November is National Novel Writing Month, and you could do a lot worse than taking inspiration from Stephen King. It’s not your typical, formulaic how-to-write book, but a description of how one writer approaches the craft. King writes as if it’s the only thing he was put on this earth to do, and it’s a fascinating look at a towering figure in the publishing industry.
Book club pick…
NFL quarterback Andrew Luck selected Scott Harrison’s inspiring memoir this November for his “veterans” book club line. “Thirst” chronicles how Harrison went from nightclub promoter to charity founder, and is a perfect reminder of what’s truly important this holiday season.
Midterms…
As you hit the road for Thanksgiving, take this memoir of many cross-country escapades with you. Robert Sullivan pays loving tribute to America’s interstate highway system and all the hijinks these windy roads make possible. A great balm after the polarizing midterms, too.
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Neil Armstrong became a larger-than-life figure after taking one giant leap for mankind. Author James Hansen brings this star of aviation back down to Earth in this detailed, myth-busting biography. Ryan Gosling plays Armstrong in the movie adaptation, directed by Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”).
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Father David Sheff writes about his teenage son’s meth addiction in this moving memoir. A timely, heartbreaking look into the meth crisis, which is on the rise once again. Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet play father and son in the film.
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Hilarious reflections on petty crime ensue in this memoir about forging celebrity letters. Once a biographer, Lee Israel turned to impersonating celebrities in letters, which she says were her best writing. See celebrity culture through a new lens and ponder the irony of Melissa McCarthy playing Israel in the film adaptation.
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This Month in History: November
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Inside Secret Cults
Former members of infamous cults open up about what life was like inside.Can a Book Catch a Serial Killer?
Crack cold cases with these true-crime sleuths.Eye-opening Histories of the FBI
Revealing histories of the secretive organization help explain recent headlines.David McCullough’s Favorite Reads
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer expounds on other historians he admires.Editors’ Picks: History
The most nuanced & exhilarating walks through history, according to our editors.