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This Month’s Best New Arts & Entertainment
 
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Book cover for Vagabond by Tim Curry
A beloved star of stage and screen shares his own story
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Get to know the man who originated iconic roles like Rocky Horror’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Spamalot’s King Arthur, and more
  • Takes readers behind the scenes of Tim Curry’s journey from military brat to Tony–nominated Broadway legend
  • “Entertaining, briskly paced, and well worth reading” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Vagabond by Tim CurryMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Future of Truth by Werner Herzog
A provocative question from a legendary filmmaker: What is truth?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In the age of AI and fake news, award-winning director Werner Herzog reflects on the importance of seeking truth — and his own artistic quest for it
  • An “intelligent and thoughtful” blend (Library Journal starred review) of history, memoir, politics, and science
  • “Packed with enough ideas to fill several doorstop-sized tomes” (Booklist)
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Media mentions for The Future of Truth by Werner HerzogMEDIA MENTIONS:Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Cars by Bill Janovitz
Don’t miss ‘the definitive story of The Cars’ (Rolling Stone)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Trace the influential band’s origins, legendary body of work, and lasting impact
  • “A superb rock biography, a must for anyone with even a passing interest in pop music” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • Penned by a renowned music writer and New York Times bestselling author
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Media mentions for The Cars by Bill JanovitzMEDIA MENTIONS:The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Matisse at War by Christopher C. Gorham
In occupied France, it was resistance and reinvention for Matisse and his family
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Learn how the famous painter and those closest to him faced fascism head-on — from sabotaging Nazis to creating revolutionary works
  • Kirkus Reviews calls it “a gripping story of art, love, and war”
  • “A thoroughly researched and impeccably presented portrait” (BookPage starred review)
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Media mentions for Matisse at War by Christopher C. GorhamMEDIA MENTIONS:Forbes, Salon, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Complete Johnny Cash by Mark Stielper and Johnny Cash
Booklist calls this ‘a must for admirers of the Man in Black’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A “monumental tome” (Library Journal), this collection of nearly 600 compositions spans the 55-year career of a legendary singer-songwriter
  • From an expert granted unprecedented access to Johnny Cash’s personal documents, including never-before-seen lyrics and handwritten pages
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Media mentions for The Complete Johnny Cash by Mark Stielper and Johnny CashMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Taylor’s Version by Stephanie Burt
‘An outstanding look at one of the world’s most beloved entertainers’ (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • How did Taylor Swift achieve global stardom? A Harvard professor has the answers
  • Written with a fan’s appreciation and a literary critic’s insight
  • “Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or a casual listener, this insightful and illuminating book will send you back to the songs themselves with a fresh appreciation” (New York Times bestselling author Tom Perrotta)
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Media mentions for Taylor’s Version by Stephanie BurtMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Slate, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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