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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Alabama

A Journey of Loss and Gain

IN THIS LUMINOUS MEMOIR, LEGENDARY SINGER AND ACTRESS NATALIE COLE TELLS A REMARKABLE STORY OF LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS AND RECOVERY, AND THE STORY OF A DEATH THAT BROUGHT NEW LIFE. In 2009 Natalie Cole was on dialysis, her kidneys failing. Without a kidney transplant, her future was uncertain. Throughout Natalie’s illness one of her biggest supporters was her beloved sister Cooke. But then Cooke herself became ill, with cancer. Astonishingly, as Cooke lay dying in a hospital, Natalie received a call that a kidney was available, but the surgery had to be performed immediately. Natalie couldn’t leave her sister’s side—but neither could she refuse the kidney that would save her own life. This is a story of sisters, Natalie and Cooke, but also of the sisters who made the transplant possible, Patty and Jessica. It was Jessica’s death that gave new life to Natalie, even as Natalie experienced the devastating loss of Cooke. Patty, too, suffered her own terrible loss, but when she met Natalie, she found that her sister’s spirit still lived. Through the gift of life, Natalie and Patty became sisters in spirit. Love Brought Me Back is a story of loss and recovery, sorrow and joy, success and despair—and, finally, success again. It will touch you as few memoirs ever have.

Love Brought Me Back

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JoJo Siwa

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

JoJo Siwa and her trusty sidekick, a teacup Yorkie named BowBow, are used to being center stage. So when her neighborhood throws a block party, it's a no-brainer: before hitting up the nacho stand and bouncy castle, JoJo and the Siwanatorz will perform on stage for everyone they know! It'll be the best show yet! But as unexpected challenges pop up--the neighborhood bullies slime their costumes, the microphones stop working, and her best friend gets cold feet--JoJo shows the Siwanatorz what stars are really made of: kindness, courage, and a whole lot of fun.

JoJo and BowBow Take the Stage (JoJo and BowBow #1)

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Louisiana

Singer Sewing Update #15

Singer Sewing Projects for the Home #15

Nicholas Martin

Jasper Rees

Paperback book in very good condition. ￼

Maryland

The Biography That Inspired the Critically-Acclaimed Film

She was a woman with a dream. Nobody believed in her talent. But nothing could stop her. . .

This is the true story of
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Now the basis of a major motion picture starring Academy Award--winning actress Meryl Streep

She had no pitch, no rhythm, and no tone. Still, Florence Foster Jenkins (Streep) became one of America's best-known sopranos. Born in 1868, Florence was a talented young pianist whose wealthy father refused to let her continue her musical studies in Europe. In retaliation, Florence eloped with Dr. Frank Jenkins, a man twice her age, and moved to New York. But when her father died and left her a large sum of money, Florence finally had a chance to pursue her one true passion: Singing. But first she would have to learn how to become a great singer.

Years of lessons and a chance meeting with St. Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant), who would become her manager and common-law husband, would help launch Florence's career and entry into New York's prestigious classical musical societies, culminating in her giving a recital, at the age of seventy-six, at Carnegie Hall. This is story of a woman who was not afraid to recreate herself into the person she wished to become--and achieve her own version of the American Dream.

Florence Foster Jenkins

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Satu Hämeenaho-Fox

New Jersey

Taylor Swift's Songwriting Eras

A beautifully illustrated, comprehensive collectible for Swifties everywhere that offers an overview of Taylor Swift’s life and work, including hidden references for fans to discover in a stunning, giftable package. Into the Taylor-Verse is an inventive, deeply detailed appreciation of Taylor Swift’s songwriting prowess, her incomparable live performances, and the themes of adolescence and adulthood she’s detailed so lovingly throughout the different eras of her career from her Fearless to Midnights. This book explores her prolific discography, as well as her worldwide tours, her phoenix-like rise from the ashes to reclaim her music publishing rights, and most importantly of all, her Swifties. In the way that Taylor’s music helps fans to understand their own emotional response to heartbreak and first love, this book seeks to help fans understand why Taylor’s music affects them more than any other artist. The story told through her work is the universal story of growing from a girl into a woman, the joy, heartbreak, demoralization, and finally, regrowth and maturity that every fan can relate to no matter their age. This book emulates the joy of Taylor’s music with creative sidebar content, such as a playlist of her songs that are NOT about boys, an all-important timeline of her hairstyles, biographies of her cats, a deep-dive into the significance of the number thirteen, and so much more. Into the Taylor-Verse is a must-have primer on Taylor for any new Swiftie, telling the stories behind her songs and guiding them to listen more deeply to her extensive back catalogue, while also being a lush examination of the meaning behind the songs that are so important to readers who are already dedicated fans.

Into the Taylor-Verse

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Tony Bennett is timeless. For a while it seemed he might never stop. His sudden retirement due to Alzheimer’s disease made the world appreciate the gifts and grace of the man who made beautiful music for more than 70 years. 

California

The Legendary Tony Bennett

Magazine
2025
An updated reissue
Taylor A to Z her full life, music and influence
Printed in the U.S.A 

Taylor A to Z Her Full Life, Music & Influence

PEOPLE Special Edition Taylor Swift

Creative Publishing International Editors

This book is a clean copy with a good spine and binding. The contents and Graphics are in good condition. There is minimal wear inside. There is slight wear on the paperback cover. Will ship within hours after your order is received. Thanks for stopping by and please stay safe.

Texas

A guide to creating custom-designed decorator fashions for the home, including step-by-step instructional photographs, timesaving techniques and much more.

Sewing for the Home

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Gail Devens

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Discusses fabrics, equipment, and basic seams, and shows how to work with curtains, shades, valances, pillows, tableclothes, runners, placemats, comforters, and dust ruffles

Sarah Warren

Massachusetts

Powerful text and beautiful illustrations make this dazzling picture book biography the perfect read for everyone ready to get in touch with and shine their inner light like Beyoncé.



Beyoncé was quiet.

A push-an-empty-swing kind of quiet.

That's how most of the world saw her, until . . .



She can sing! Do you know she can sing?



one teacher looked closer.



Onstage, Beyoncé became a different person.

Dazzling!

Confident

Bold

This was where she belonged.



Beyoncé is bold, talented, confident, and an inspiring voice and power to millions of people all around the world. This captivating picture book biography celebrates the icon's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar. Discover the story of Beyoncé as she finds her voice, through trials and triumphs, and understand that you, too, can shine your light like Beyoncé.

Beyoncé: Shine Your Light

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*housed in a smoke-free, dog-friendly home*

Missouri

A Memoir

In a new memoir, singer/songwriter and activist Ani DiFranco connects herself to people in a new way and re-experiences her life from a place of hard-won wisdom and maturity that combines personal expression, music, feminism, political activism, storytelling, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and much more into one inspiring whole. Here in poetic, honest pages is the tale of an eventful and radical life, defined by an ethos of bravery. For past and future fans, Ani is living proof that you can overcome all personal and internal obstacles to be who you are and to follow your dreams.

No Walls and the Recurring Dream

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Sherry Jones

Minnesota

From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures. Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker—actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world—in Josephine Baker’s Last Dance. In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page. With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.

Josephine Baker's Last Dance

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True Kelley

Who HQ

Pennsylvania

Traces the life of Dolly Parton from her childhood of poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains to her stardom as a performer and song writer.

Who Is Dolly Parton?

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Rated an impressive 4.1 out of 5 on Goodreads.

Ed Sheeran is a true global musical talent—and fans will cherish this in-depth look at the meaning behind his songs.
 
Ed Sheeran is at the very top of the pop-music world, creating #1 hits not only for himself but for artists such as Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and his good pal Taylor Swift, to name a few. For the legions who love the beatboxing guitarist from Halifax, this book is a must-have. It goes behind the scenes to find the stories behind the creation of Sheeran’s award-winning music. As well as analyzing every song on Sheeran’s groundbreaking albums and his biggest successes with other singers, music journalist Caroline Sullivan reflects on Sheeran’s life, talent, and inspiration, providing refreshing insights into his massive worldwide success.

The Stories Behind the Songs

Ed Sheeran: Writing Out Loud

Nevada

The "him" in MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD is Ricky Biscayne, sexy Latin singing sensation who has taken the pop world by storm. The women who orbit him include:

--Milan, Ricky's new publicist, smart as a whip and chubby as only a girl who still lives at home with her parents can be

--Geneva, Milan's sister and as lean and chic as Milan is not; her Club G promises to be Miami's hottest opening ever

--Jasminka, Ricky's gorgeous Serbian model wife, who finally might eat a little something now that she's pregnant

--Irene, a firefighter whose high school romance with Ricky was the last love in her life, eking out an existence for herself and her daughter.

--Sophia, who is beginning to suspect that she and Ricky Biscayne look a little too much alike

--Jill Sanchez, an omniverous media-manic Latina star who has crossed over from CDs to perfume, clothes and movies

Set in and around Miami, with its vibrant music, club and modeling scenes, MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD is irresistible fiction.

Make Him Look Good

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Brandi Carlile

Virginia

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

Broken Horses

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Amy Kurland

Tennessee

Music and Memories from Nashville's Legendary Singer-Songwriter Showcase

There's a little bistro in a small strip mall in Nashville, Tennessee. Twenty years ago owner Amy Kurland flung open its doors, and Music City's greatest unsung singer-songwriters ambled in. It was there that Garth Brooks performed his earliest gigs -- and landed a recording contract with Capitol Records. Since its opening in June 1982, the club has inspired a television series, a feature film, and more webcasts than a person can count. And it has perhaps become the premier legend in a town that's known for legends -- one of the hippest hangouts and best listening rooms in country-music country! In celebration of the Bluebird's twentieth anniversary, owner Kurland -- with able help from collaborators Mark Benner and Neil Fagan -- has compiled a treasure trove of mementoes and memories from the cafe's first two decades. It is chock-full of candid photographs, history and fascinating trivia, unique memorabilia, and fond personal remembrances from the likes of Pam Tillis, Henry Gross, Rusty Young, Garth himself, and many, many more of the country royalty who, before they could fill great arenas, filled the Bluebird Cafe with song. Here, too, are mouthwatering recipes straight from the Bluebird's incomparable kitchen and from musicians, including Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks -- everything from Shrimp Gumbo to Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake! There is no other place in the world quite like the Bluebird -- and there is no other book more indispensable to the true country-music lover's collection than The Bluebird Cafe Scrapbook. It's fun, funky, absorbing, intriguing, and always heartfelt -- a one-of-a-kind keepsake that gloriously celebrates a unique Nashville monument and the talent that made it so.

The Bluebird Cafe Scrapbook

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#hardcover #humor #firstlove #ex-boyfriend #celebrityobsession #humor #coming-of-age #divorce #1980s #singer

*see last photo of indention in back cover/dust jacket

Kate Hollis’s ex-boyfriend’s face plasters newsstands and TV, the Internet, and the multiplex. Jake Sharpe is one of the biggest recording stars on the planet, and every song he’s famous for is about Kate and their high school relationship. For more than a decade his soundtrack has chased her from the gym to the supermarket, from the dentist’s office to the bars. Now thirty-year-old Kate gets the call that Jake has finally landed back in their Vermont hometown for an MTV special. The moment she has been waiting for has arrived. 

Dedication is a poignant, humorous tale about modern celebrity obsession and coming of age during the divorce boom. With flawless depictions of the 1980s, a charismatic heroine, and their signature biting wit, McLaughlin and Kraus offer up another lively and hilarious tale of a smart young woman looking for satisfaction in the chaos of contemporary culture.

Arkansas

Thirteen years after the love of her life abruptly leaves town hours before the senior prom only to become the world's biggest recording star, twenty-nine-year-old Kate Hollis decides to resolve her lingering resentments by confronting him during a home visit. By the authors of The Nanny Diaries. 150,000 first printing.

Dedication

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Lavaille Lavette

North Carolina

Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this captivating Little Golden Book biography celebrates Beyonce's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar.

Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyonce performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyonce continues to inspire and demonstrate that dreams-no matter how big-can be achieved through hard work and determination. Michelle Obama has called her a "role model for us all." Since 1945, Ebony magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide, telling their stories. Ebony Jr! was created in 1973 to give Black children a magazine that was all their own. The magazine included stories, comics, puzzles, and cartoons centering Black children. Its mission was to ignite a love of reading and a love of self in Black kids, and we're continuing that with our branded LGB program.

Beyonce: a Little Golden Book Biography (Presented by Ebony Jr. )

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Lisa Jean Rogers

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Elvis Presley—legendary movie star and the King of Rock and Roll thanks to songs like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog"—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and fans of any age. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Dolly Parton Taylor Swift The Beatles Elton John Willie Nelson The Bee Gees

Elvis Presley: a Little Golden Book Biography

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Lindsay Hameroff

A Novel

"Witty, warm, and charming...Fans of Emily Henry and Robinne Lee’s The Idea of You are going to go crazy for this one!” —Jennifer Close, author of Marrying the Ketchups Culinary student Lexi Berman, 24, has one goal: to make her late mother proud by becoming an executive chef in a Michelin-star restaurant. And she isn’t going to let anything–or anyone–get in the way. But when she meets Jake Taylor, a dive bar musician who charms her with show tunes, she makes a rare exception to her no-dating rule. After a steamy weekend together, Jake leaves for L.A. to record his demo, and Lexi never expects to see him again. And she definitely doesn’t expect him to become an overnight celebrity, with a breakout single that’s almost certainly about her famous blueberry pancake recipe. As Jake’s star rises and the world speculates about the subject of his song, Lexi keeps the affair to herself. After all, she’s finally found her footing at her new restaurant job, and even has a prospective romance with her coworker. But when a distraught Jake turns up on her doorstep late one night, her carefully-laid plans are thrown for a loop. Though she and Jake try to be friends, things between them soon reheat faster than a bowl of Lexi's matzah ball soup. But a relationship with Jake means risking her face in tabloids, withstanding cruel internet comments, and worst of all, jeopardizing her career. As Jake’s upcoming tour approaches, and rumors swirl about him and another pop star, Lexi has to decide if holding onto her meticulously-planned future is worth walking away from what could be the perfect recipe for love. Set both in the chaos of fame and the high stakes world of New York City restaurants, this novel sprinkles in a second chance at love and a dollop of celebrity drama to create a romantic romp that will make even the most jaded reader smile.

Till There Was You

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Maria Correa

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Selena, the Queen of Tejano music. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Selena Quintanilla—the Grammy Award winning Mexican-American singer who became known as the beloved icon of Tejano music and culture—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Frida Kahlo Rita Moreno Beyoncé Taylor Swift Lady Gaga

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