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64) Young Mark Twain
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A brief biography with emphasis on the early years of the noted author and humorist.
66) Public speaking
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Wise, brilliant, and funny, Fran Lebowitz hit the New York literary scene in the early '70s when Andy Warhol hired the unknown scribe to write a column for Interview magazine. Today, she's an acclaimed author with legions of fans who adore her acerbic wit. Public speaking captures the author in conversation at New York's Waverly Inn, in an on stage discussion with longtime friend and celebrated writer Toni Morrison, and on the streets of New York...
67) Furiously happy (Colorado State Library Book Club Collection): a funny book about horrible things
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"In Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best.As Jenny says: "Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over to your house without telling...
68) Mark Twain
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Draws on tens of thousands of letters and journal entries to present a narrative portrait of Samuel Clemens's life behind his literary persona.