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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History

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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman
Format: Audiobook, Book
Who it’s for: Adults

You may know Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman from their roles on Will and Grace and Parks and Recreation, but did you know they’ve been married for 18 years? In The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, the pair covers any and every subject, from books to puzzles to fashion to dating to Hollywood. They talk about their very different childhoods and the paths that led them to acting and to each other. These are two funny people, so there are lots of laugh out loud moments and improvisations. 

This is a book to be listened to. The print version just can’t replicate the quirky, quick conversation between this celebrity couple. There are impromptu jokes and asides and the two finish each other’s sentences frequently. The print book does contain a selection of photos of the two which you can’t see with the audio version, but Mullally and Offerman do an excellent job of describing these photos to their listeners.

If you’ve enjoyed Nick Offerman’s other books, or other memoirs from Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, or Mindy Kaling, you might enjoy The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Just make sure to get the audio version!

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So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know

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So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know by Retta
Format: Audiobook
Who it’s for: Adults

Those looking for a riotously good read may look no further! This collection of essays written by Parks and Rec star Retta covers a wide range of topics, including her missed opportunity to audition for the movie Dreamgirls, her start as a standup comic touring colleges across the United States, her deep-seated passion for the musical Hamilton, and more! The audiobook version of Retta’s book comes particularly recommended as it is read with perfect comic timing by the author herself. A word of caution to those listening in their cars—you may need to pull the car over because you are laughing so hard!

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Take Heart My Child

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Submitted by Ms. Sue!

Take Heart, My Child: A Mother’s Dream by Ainsley Earhardt with Kathryn Cristaldi, illustrated by Jaime Kim. This lyrical lullaby is an endearing story meant to inspire new generations of children to follow their hopes and passions so that their dreams can come true. “Before you were borne, before you came to be, I dreamed a love song on a butterfly sea,” begins the journey of this song in words. Float along on waters and fly like butterflies. See polka dot trees, where you will never get tired and will dare to be different. Don’t be afraid of winter when leaves fall and fade and follow your heart. If you stumble, trust yourself and take a leap. These are the dreamed-of wishes for a new life written from life lessons learned and inspired by the life of a new baby. The beautiful illustrations are created with acrylics and are inspired by the illustrator’s childhood with the sun, moon, sky, and stars as her favorites. They always appear in her artwork. See this book listed in our catalog

The Sandwich Swap

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Submitted by Ms. Tess!

The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Kelly DiPucchio, with illustrations by Tricia Tusa, is a wonderful story for young people about inter-cultural appreciation. Salma and Lily are best friends! They play together, and draw together, and eat lunch together every day. BUT every day for lunch, Salma eats a pita and hummus sandwich, and Lily thinks it looks disgusting! And every day Lily eats a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and Salma thinks it looks revolting! Honestly the two friends each feel bad for the other one that they have to eat such an icky lunch! One day the truth comes out. Lily tells Salma her sandwich looks yucky! And Salma tells Lily her sandwich smells gross! There are hurt feelings on both sides of the lunch table. The hurling of sandwich insults eventually turns into an actual hurling of sandwiches in a cafeteria-wide food fight! The two friends are really ashamed of themselves. The next day, they decide to try each others’ sandwiches and Lily discovers hummus and pita tastes divine! And Salma realizes that peanut butter and jelly can be scrumptious! And the girls have a fabulous idea for a school event celebrating food from around the world! This book shows how important it is to not jump to conclusions, and judge anyone based on their culture. Someone might look different, or speak different, or eat a different sandwich than you, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be an amazing friend! See this book listed in our catlog

Yoda: a Story of a Cat and his Kittens

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Submitted by Ms. Sara!

Yoda: The Story of a Cat and his Kittens by Beth Stern. Yoda is a Persian kitten who dreams about becoming a supercat, but is living in an animal shelter, waiting to be adopted. It seems like all the other kittens are adopted before him, until one day a nice woman comes to the shelter and takes Yoda home with her! Even though Yoda is happy to have a home, there is something missing. Then he discovers that there are four kittens in another room of his new house and they are not being good kittens! Archie smells, Petunia is climbing, Sadie is scratching a painting, and Oliver is sleeping in his milk bowl. Yoda becomes a father figure to the kittens, teaching them to behave and snuggling with them at night. He has finally become the supercat he has always wanted to be! Readers of all ages will enjoy seeing Yoda become such a great foster papa and following the kittens’ antics perfectly captured by illustrator Devin Crane. See this book listed in our catalog

The Book With No Pictures

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Submitted by Ms. Amy!

The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak. “Why would any kid want to read a book with no pictures?” you might be asking yourself. True, this book has no pictures, from the front cover to the back. None at all. Only words. BUT, this book is special because it reveals a secret rule about books that you might not know. The rule is this: when a grown up reads this book, they have to say EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. that is written in this book. No matter what. Get ready to giggle while reading this interactive picture-less book with your kids. Even preschoolers can enjoy this silly book (I tested it on my 3-year-old, and was asked for multiple repeat performances!) where grown ups must make all kinds of ridiculous sounds, goofy voices, and even pretend to be a ROBOT MONKEY! See this book listed in our catalog