Lake Bluff Library Adult Reading Lists

The first-ever full reckoning with Marvel Comics' interconnected, half-million-page story, a revelatory guide to the "epic of epics"--and to the past 60 years of American culture--from a beloved authority on the subject who read all 27,000+ Marvel superhero comics and lived to tell the tale. (Description from catalog)

Draws on previously unexamined lore and celebrity testimony in a kaleidoscopic group portrait of the Fab Four that reveals lesser-known examples of their indelible and enduring cultural impact. (Description from catalog.)

From the effects of fame on family and vice versa to motherhood and drugs, sex, and romance, Lisa Robinson has discussed every taboo topic with nearly every significant living female artist to pass through the pages of Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Here, her interviews with and observations of fabulous female pop and rock stars, from Tina Turner and Alanis Morrissette to Rihanna, show how these powerhouse women, all with vastly different life experiences, fell in love with music, seized their ambitions, and changed pop culture. (Description from catalog.)

The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal. (Description from catalog)

So, I've written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities, I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement. (Description from Amazon)

A Washington Post pop-culture writer presents an irreverent, deeply researched portrait of the enigmatic Hollywood star that includes coverage of Goldblum's experiences as a remarkable character actor, family man, pianist and style influencer. (Description from catalog)

An emotionally honest memoir by an actor, director, and author who found his start as an 80s Brat pack member. (Description from NoveList)

The Academy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning actor and trailblazer tells her stunning story, looking back at her life and six-decade career. (Description from catalog)

Tells the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of the children’s TV programs Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and more—which transformed the American childhood for the better, teaching kids about diversity, the ABCs and feminism. (Description from NoveList.)

This book traces the history of Seinfeld's path onto NBC's schedule and rise up the Nielsen ratings, offering a fresh look at the episodes themselves. It pays close attention to the writers and writing of the show, carefully analyzing individual episodes to articulate exactly what was so groundbreaking and assessing its broader cultural impact. (Description from catalog.)

The untold stories behind The Office, one of the most iconic television shows of the twenty-first century, told by its creators, writers, and actors. (Description from catalog.)

Offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Real Housewives franchise from the writer of Vulture's popular series recaps and provides an insider's perspective on the lavish lives of the reality television stars. (Description from catalog)

Gives readers an inside look at In the Heights, a breakout Broadway debut, soon to be a Hollywood blockbuster. (Description from NoveList)

When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she’s setting in motion. Ruth’s vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything. As Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels, she knows they’re working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground.
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