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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Education in Art and Ambition

Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist is a must read for theater lovers, historians, performers and aspiring artists alike. The author Daniel Pollack-Pelzner explores his subject’s passion, drive, collaborative nature and the creative evolution of his many projects; his unlikely journey from Washington Heights in the northern most portion…
Linda Hitchcock
December 17, 2025
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‘Unbelievable’ New Releases You Can’t Wait to Read!

Two weeks into September and it’s finally starting to feel like fall, and with the new season, comes new books! From riveting autobiographies and intense dramas, to provoking sci-fi and secret love, here are eight new books just released this week. The wide variety of genres ensures that there's something…
BookTrib
September 15, 2017
Miscellany

From Kennedys to (Rat) Kings: 7 New Releases with a Twist

This week's list of new releases is one of the most diverse book suggestions we've given so far--- full of bold writing and interesting topics.  Some of these are new to print and others are re-issues, re-tellings and new translations. MSNBC Hardball host Chris Matthews returns with a new book…
BookTrib
October 31, 2017
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The Queen of Bohemia Returns to the Page

Zoe Anderson Norris hid in plain sight for well over a century but now she is back on the scene! A prolific writer and social activist, Zoe (rhymes with “no”) moved to New York City in 1898. Alternately chagrined and captivated by urban life, she remained haunted by her dark…
Claudia Keenan
November 13, 2025
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She Spied on the Nazis and Saved a Civilization’s Soul

The Art Spy subtitled The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland is the result of four years of dedicated, immersive research by award-winning journalist, author, photographer, Columbia University Adjunct Professor of Architecture and frequent contributor to televised documentaries Michelle Young.  There is nothing superficial about this extraordinary…
Linda Hitchcock
July 25, 2025
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Yoko Ono: The Woman, The Myth, The Legacy Unveiled

YOKO: A Biography, written by author David Sheff, is unquestionably the definitive overview thus far of one of the most enigmatic, controversial and influential women in rock and roll history. Over the years, there have been countless unsubstantiated tabloid press articles and books written by numerous authors without firsthand knowledge…
Linda Hitchcock
April 28, 2025
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A Shocking Truth Behind the Legacy of a President

History is most clearly observed through the rearview mirror. Leaders can more accurately be judged by the impact of their speeches, actions or inaction, beliefs and accomplishments not by eulogies but after an adequate amount of time has passed for a more objective assessment. Yesterday’s lauded heroes may have legitimately…
Linda Hitchcock
December 10, 2024