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"The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest...
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Flatiron Books
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First edition.
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English
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"Simon's memoir reveals her remarkable life, beginning with her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L. Simon, the co-founder of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, her musical debut as half of The Simon Sisters performing folk songs with her sister Lucy in Greenwich Village, to a meteoric solo career that would result in 13 top 40 hits, including the #1 song 'You're So Vain.' She was the first artist in history to win a Grammy Award,...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this heartfelt novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a young woman with an unforgettable voice fights for the freedom to pursue her dreams.
Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience....
Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience....
5) Star Island
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Skink novels volume 6
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English
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A hilarious spin on life in the celebrity fast lane from “Florida’s most entertainingly indignant social critic” (The New York Times Book Review) and the national bestselling author of Squeeze Me.
Meet twenty-two-year-old Cherry Pye (née Cheryl Bunterman), a pop star since she was fourteen—and about to attempt a comeback from her latest drug-and-alcohol disaster.
Now meet Cherry again: in...
Meet twenty-two-year-old Cherry Pye (née Cheryl Bunterman), a pop star since she was fourteen—and about to attempt a comeback from her latest drug-and-alcohol disaster.
Now meet Cherry again: in...
6) XO
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English
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Special Agent Kathryn Dance must use her considerable skills at investigation and body language analysis to stop a celebrity stalker set in the world of country music.
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Sarah Crichton Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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First edition.
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English
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Reckless Daughter tells the story of Mitchell and also of the fertile, exciting musical time of which she was an integral part, one that had a profound effect that can still be felt today on American music and the industry.
"Joni Mitchell may be the most influential female recording artist and composer of the late twentieth century. In Reckless Daughter, the music critic David Yaffe tells the remarkable, heart-wrenching story of how the blond girl...
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HarperPaperbacks
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English
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"In this charming, poignant, and unforgettable memoir, Agathe von Trapp, the eldest daughter, shares the true story of her family, the events that inspired the internationally beloved musical and film, and what happened to the von Trapps in the years after. Blessed with impeccable recall, Agathe shares her vivid memories of a childhood spent in an idyllic Austrian home with her brothers, sisters, and gentle, loving father; of the tragic loss of their...
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Simon & Schuster
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"Greenwich Village, circa 1961. As seen through Bob Dylan's eyes and open mind as he first arrives in Manhattan, New York is a magical city of possibilities. Side trips to New Orleans, Woodstock, Minnesota and points west make for an intimate recollection of extraordinary times. With his unparalleled gift for storytelling and the exquisite expressiveness that characterizes his music, Dylan reflects on life and the people and places that helped shape...
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Lilliet Berne is a sensation of the Paris Opera, a legendary soprano with every accolade except an original role, every singers' chance at immortality. When one is finally offered to her, she realizes with alarm that the libretto is based on a hidden piece of her past. Only four could have betrayed her: one is dead, one loves her, one wants to own her. And one, she hopes, never thinks of her at all. As she mines her memories for clues, she recalls...
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Atria Books
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1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
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English
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The first serious biography of entertainment legend Lena Horne, the star who became one of the first African-American icons. Gavin has gotten closer than any other writer to the celebrity, who has lived in reclusion since 1998. Incorporating insights from the likes of Ruby Dee, Tony Bennett, Diahann Carroll, Arthur Laurents, and several of Horne's fellow chorines from Harlem's Cotton Club, Stormy Weather offers a fascinating portrait of a complex,...
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Widescreen ed.
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English
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A feature film about the late musical icon, Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie stars as Whitney Houston in the musical biopic, which is based on the epic life and music of the iconic singer. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Academy Award Nominee Anthony McCarten, the film will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston's career and music.
A feature film about the late musical icon, Whitney Houston.
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TCU Press
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1st ed.
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English
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Profiles twenty-seven influential country singers from Texas, discussing the personal lives, career accomplishments, and legacies of stars such as Gene Autry, Tommy Duncan, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, George Strait, Tanya Tucker, and others.
16) Small town girl
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G. P. Putnam's Sons
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English
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New York Times bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer, "famous for her heartrending slices of Americana," is at her best in this sweet, small-town romance about a country music star discovering the true meaning of love ...
Eighteen years ago, Tess McPhail left her tiny hometown of Wintergreen, Missouri, for the bright lights of Nashville and never looked back. Now, one of country music's biggest stars, "Mac" is a hardworking woman with little time for...
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William Morrow
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First edition.
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English
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The singer of such 1980s hits as "Heartbreaker" and "Love Is a Battlefield" discusses her rock 'n' roll life--including concert tours, MTV videos, and adoring fans--and the marriage that kept her away from the pitfalls of fame.
19) High on arrival
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Simon Spotlight Entertainment
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1st ed.
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English
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The former teen star of "One Day at a Time" reveals her shocking, moving story about growing up in a legendary rock-and-roll family, the personal demons and addictions she has battled, and her struggle to find redemption and peace.
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Marcus Glenwood novels volume 3
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Doubleday
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English
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A year after his stunning legal victory over the nefarious New Horizons corporation, Marcus Glenwood is slowly getting back on his feet in North Carolina, rebuilding his legal practice and tending to his deepening relationship with Kirsten Stansted. Then Marcus gets an unexpected visit and a plea for help from Dale Steadman, the new CEO of New Horizons.
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