Southern Lady Code: Essays
By: Helen Ellis
3.60
Format: 203 pages, Hardcover
The bestselling author of American Housewife is back with a fiercely funny collection of essays on …
Want to Read $ 11.99"I looked so preppy you'd guess my tramp stamp was a monogram"-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"I looked so preppy you'd guess my tramp stamp was a monogram"-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"There’s nothing nicer than unexpected appreciation. If you’re grateful, get a pen."-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"There’s nothing nicer than unexpected appreciation. If you’re grateful, get a pen."-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
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1. Strange Things Happen: A Life with The Police, Polo, and Pygmies
By: Stewart Copeland
3.57
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
“An excellent read.” — St. Petersburg Times “An often hilarious, always candid and astutely obse… read more
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2. How Did You Get This Number
By: Sloane Crosley
3.94
Format: None pages,
A brand-new book of hilarious and insightful personal essays by the iconic, irresistible Sloane Cro… read more
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3. The Great Fire
By: Jim Murphy
4.47
Format: None pages, Paperback
The Great Fire of 1871 was one of most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flour… read more
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4. The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor
By: Robert Schnakenberg
4.25
Format: 127 pages, Paperback
The man. The movies. The life. The legend. He's played a deranged groundskeeper, a bellowing lounge… read more
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5. Wishful Drinking
By: Carrie Fisher
3.82
Format: 163 pages, Hardcover
In Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher tells the true and intoxicating story of her life with inimitabl… read more
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"I just have basically too much personality for one person, and not quite enough for two"-Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
"And not that it matters, but my mother is not a lesbian! She's just a really, really bad heterosexual."-Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
"You know how they say that religion is the opiate of the masses? Well, I took masses of opiates religiously."-Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
"No motive is pure. No one is good or bad-but a hearty mix of both. And sometimes life actually gives to you by taking away."-Carrie Fisher, Wishful Drinking
6. Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement
By: Ann Bausum
4.01
Format: 275 pages, Hardcover
Freedom Riderscompares and contrasts the childhoods of John Lewis and James Zwerg in a way that hel… read more
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7. Scrappy Little Nobody
By: Anna Kendrick
4.03
Format: None pages,
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8. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
By: None
2.56
Format: 201 pages, Paperback
The attorney for the men involved describes the infamous medical experiment. read more
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9. A Load of Hooey
By: Bob Odenkirk
4.29
Format: 248 pages, Hardcover
Bob Odenkirk is a legend in the comedy-writing world, winning Emmys and acclaim for his work on Sat… read more
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10. Southern Lady Code: Essays
By: Helen Ellis
3.60
Format: 203 pages, Hardcover
The bestselling author of American Housewife is back with a fiercely funny collection of essays on … read more
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"I looked so preppy you'd guess my tramp stamp was a monogram"-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"There’s nothing nicer than unexpected appreciation. If you’re grateful, get a pen."-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"Because it turns out, "If it happens, it happens" is Southern Lady Code for we don't want kids."-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
"Mama says, " Helen Michelle, a lot of women have trouble saying no and then find themselves in worse situations because they were afraid of being rude. So, if you have trouble saying no, say 'No, tha…"-Helen Ellis, Southern Lady Code: Essays
11. I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
By: Kristin Chenoweth
3.52
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Aristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?) From tel… read more
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"I actually find questions a lot more interesting than answers. Questions are usually honest while answers are frequently BS. A question is a starting point, a door that swings open and invites a host…"-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
"There’s a difference between humiliation and humility. Humiliation lies. Humility speaks truth. Humiliation silences you. Humility empowers you. Humiliation is a byproduct of conflict with someone el…"-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
12. Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
By: Reese Witherspoon
3.61
Format: 380 pages, Kindle Edition
Academy award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her wo… read more
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"You can be nervous as all get out. Just drink a beer and do it anyway."-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
"Life isn't about perfection. There is no rule book. Life has many different chapters, and every chapter deserves celebrating."-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
"Now, this is my little public service announcement: If you get invited to something, it's incumbent upon you to RSVP as soon as possible. A quick “no"-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
"One historical note that I just love: When the suffragettes were marching, at one point they started wearing red lipstick so they would all be wearing the same bold color and stand in solidarity with…"-Reese Witherspoon, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
13. Red at the Bone
By: Jacqueline Woodson
3.97
Format: 196 pages, Hardcover
Moving forward and backward in time, Jacqueline Woodson's taut and powerful new novel uncovers the … read more
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"A new fear like a dragging bruise moving in his stomach."-Jacqueline Woodson, Red at the Bone
". . . Love changes and changes. Then it changes again. . ."-Jacqueline Woodson, Red at the Bone
"God'll make a butt-ugly boy, but I ain't never seen him make a ugly girl child."-Jacqueline Woodson, Red at the Bone
"Iris didn't understand his happiness. How this was so absolutely enough for him."-Jacqueline Woodson, Red at the Bone
14. Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots
By: Reba McEntire
4.08
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-dri… read more
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15. When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America
By: Kevin F. Adler
4.26
Format: 328 pages, Paperback
Think about the last time you saw or interacted with an unhoused person. What did you do? What did … read more
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16. National Geographic Birding Basics: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Great Bird-watching
By: Noah Strycker
4.44
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic’s fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and… read more
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17. Reflections by Rosa Parks: The Quiet Strength and Faith of a Woman Who Changed a Nation
By: Rosa Parks
4.24
Format: 96 pages, Hardcover
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. S… read more
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18. How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
By: Leslie Jordan
4.13
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan regales fans with entertaining stories about th… read more
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"True happiness can only come from being of loving service to others, especially those in the last throes of life's journey."-Leslie Jordan, How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
"I suppose someone had tossed the puppy out of the car, since we were in the middle of nowhere, too far out for a puppy to get to on her own. Who on Earth would do such a thing?! People like that need…"-Leslie Jordan, How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
"When our country was erupting in protests and marches, asking for the end of injustice against African American men and women, I was somewhat chastised by many of my followers for not speaking out ag…"-Leslie Jordan, How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
19. Do You Mind If I Cancel?: Things That Still Annoy Me
By: Gary Janetti
3.50
Format: 159 pages, Hardcover
Gary Janetti, the writer and producer for some of the most popular television comedies of all time,… read more
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20. Congratulations, the Best is Over!
By: R. Eric Thomas
4.07
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
The beloved bestselling author of Here for It presents a collection of heartening, thoughtful, and … read more
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"If I'm not heading toward a place where I can feel joy, then hope in the present has nothing to hold on to."-R. Eric Thomas, Congratulations, the Best is Over!
21. Start Without Me (I'll Be There in a Minute)
By: Gary Janetti
3.91
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Gary Janetti comes Start Without Me, a collection of hilario… read more
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22. Nobody Wants Your Sh*t: The Art of Decluttering Before You Die
By: Messie Condo
3.75
Format: 192 pages, ebook
Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak! Inspired by The Gentle A… read more
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23. One Night in a Thousand Years
By: Craig Cunningham
3.95
Format: 212 pages, Paperback
A young adult coming-of-age story for fans of “Dead Poets Society” Senior year was supposed to be t… read more
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24. Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees
By: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
4.12
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of short essays abou… read more
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25. Everybody's Favorite: Tales from the World's Worst Perfectionist
By: Lillian Stone
3.44
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From one of the Internet’s favorite self-deprecating commentators comes Everybody’s Favorite, a lau… read more
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26. The Accidental Homesteader: What I’ve Learned About Chickens, Compost, and Creating Home
By: Kathi Lipp
3.96
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Homesteading [hohm-sted-ing] noun For Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, buying a house in one of t… read more
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27. Congratulations, Who Are You Again?
By: Harrison Scott Key
4.05
Format: 357 pages, Kindle Edition
A Good Housekeeping Book of the Month This funny and wise new memoir from Harrison Scott Key, winn… read more
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"Is a mother excited the baby's going to come out? Yes, yes, of course, so she can take a bath in a vat of gin."-Harrison Scott Key, Congratulations, Who Are You Again?
"My salary increased from $30,000 per year to $50,000, which, after taxes and student loan and car payments, came to forty dollars."-Harrison Scott Key, Congratulations, Who Are You Again?
"I wanted to share the new [written] work with my wife, but decided not to, as she was pregnant and now generally only answered questions about nachos."-Harrison Scott Key, Congratulations, Who Are You Again?
"I tried church [to meet guys],' she said. 'I bet you hate it.' 'I do.' I couldn't argue with that. Churches can be frightening places, full of friendly old people."-Harrison Scott Key, Congratulations, Who Are You Again?
28. How May I Offend You Today?: Rants and Revelations from a Not-So-Proper Southern Lady
By: Susannah B. Lewis
4.19
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Don’t know how to respond to friends’ political rants on Facebook? USA Today bestselling author Sus… read more
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29. Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black Muslim
By: Leah Vernon
4.01
Format: 227 pages, Hardcover
A searingly honest memoir of one young woman's journey toward self-acceptance as she comes to see h… read more
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30. Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure Is Good, the Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths
By: Erika Ayers Badan
3.72
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The ultimate playbook for crushing it at work, from the former CEO of Barstool Sports. She worke… read more
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31. A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home
By: Nicole Chung
4.02
Format: 252 pages, Paperback
From rediscovering an ancestral village in China to experiencing the realities of American life as … read more
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"A map is only one story. It is not the most important story. The most important story is the one a people tell about themselves."-Nicole Chung, A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home
