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Hudson Folk
Creative People and Places of the Hudson Valley
2026
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An intimate look at the vibrant, thriving, and ever-expanding artistic community of the Hudson ValleyHudson Folk by Amanda Benchley and Tamara Weiss features narratives of this wide-ranging and talented group beautifully documented with photographs by Elizabeth Cecil.Hudson Folk introduces readers to these creatives and their spaces, while showcasing their art often informed by the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the Hudson Va...
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Vineyard Folk
Creative People and Places of Martha's Vineyard
2023
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The true soul of Martha’s Vineyard, captured through the eyes of the talented artists and artisans who live thereVineyard Folk leads us on an intimate journey into the lives and inspirational places of some of the many talented artists who have always made up the larger community of Martha’s Vineyard. The island, located just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, has a long history as geographic muse: Lillian Hellman and William Styron wrote overlooking t...
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or Free with Kobo PlusOur Shoes, Our Selves
40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Pairs of Shoes
2019
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Forty remarkable women share the stories and memories behind their favorite shoes—accompanied by gorgeous photography.Cinderella wasn't the only one whose life was changed by a pair of shoes. Ask any woman about her favorite pair and you're sure to get an answer that goes beyond their material design. In Our Shoes, Our Selves: 40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Pairs of Shoes, actress Bridget Moynahan and journalist Amanda Benchley ask forty accomplished women to rec...
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2015
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever comes a hilarious collection of essays about her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life.“This is Kaling at the height of her power.”—USA TodayIn Why Not Me?, Kaling shares insightful, deeply personal stories about falli...
True Prep
It's a Whole New Old World
2010
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From Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Official Preppy Handbook, comes True Prep, which looks at how the old guard of natural-fiber-loving, dog-worshipping, G&T-soaked preppies adapts to the new order of the Internet, cell phones, rehab, political correctness, reality TV, and . . . polar fleece.
The Best Advice I Ever Got
Lessons from Extraordinary Lives
2011
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to see how today’s best and brightest got it right, got it wrong, and came out on top.What was the tipping point for Malcolm Gladwell? What unscripted event made Meryl Streep who she is? In this inspiration-packed book, Katie Couric reports from the front lines of the worlds of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business—distilling the ingenious, hard-won insights of leaders and vis...
Architectural Digest at 100
A Century of Style
2019
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A rich visual history celebrating a century of the magazine’s publication, Architectural Digest at 100 presents the best from the pages of the international design authority.Introduction by Amy Astley, Architectural Digest editor in chief * Foreword by Anna Wintour“A survey of how Americans have lived—and how American life has changed—over the past 100 years.” —
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or Free with Kobo PlusWhat Should I Do with My Life?
The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question
2002
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“Brimming with stories of sacrifice, courage, commitment and, sometimes, failure, the book will support anyone pondering a major life choice or risk without force-feeding them pat solutions.”—Publishers WeeklyIn What Should I Do with My Life? Po Bronson tells the inspirational true stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that great question. With humor, empathy, and insight, Bronson writes of remarkable individuals—from you...
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An Extraordinary Theory of Objects
A Memoir of an Outsider in Paris
2012
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A haunting and moving collection of original narratives that reveals an expatriate's coming-of-age in Paris and the magic she finds in ordinary objectsAn awkward, curious girl growing up in a foreign country, Stephanie LaCava finds solace and security in strange yet beautiful objects.When her father's mysterious job transports her and her family to the quaint Parisian suburb of Le Vésinet, everything changes for the young American. Stephanie sets out to explore her new surr...
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or Free with Kobo PlusFeminist Fight Club
An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace
2016
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Part manual, part manifesto, a humorous yet incisive guide to navigating subtle sexism at work—a pocketbook Lean In for the Buzzfeed generation that provides real-life career advice and humorous reinforcement for a new generation of professional women.It was a fight club—but without the fighting and without the men. Every month, the women would huddle in a friend’s apartment to share sexist job frustrations and trade tips for how best to tackle them. Once upon a time, you might hav...
Home Stories
Design Ideas for Making a House a Home
2021
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In Home Stories, learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home from an award-winning interior designer.Kim Leggett’s first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story.Everyone has a story worth telling, and every room can become part...
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or Free with Kobo PlusLittle Pieces of Hope
Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World
2021
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One of The Washington Post’s Best Feel-Good Books the Year • A jolt of joy in a difficult world! Perfect for any age, this charming collection is a daily devotional of delight, designed to provide a thought-provoking break in a busy day, inspiring readers to look for and celebrate the good things that surround us.“This brilliant book will remind you of all the people, places and things you love, forgot you loved, need to love. It’s a book you’ll wa...











