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Calypso by David Sedaris: Conversation Starters
American comedian and author David Sedaris releases his latest book Calypso. Sedaris writes a new collection of humorous stories on mortality and middle age. Sedaris starts with his purchase of a new beach property in Carolina. His new property is on Carolina coast and he names it his vacation home Sea Section. He had visions of relaxing afternoons with a refreshing drink under the warm Carolina sun....
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Americanah: by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Conversation Starters Americanah, speaking of race issues in the United States, through the eyes of the protagonist, Ifemelu. It also shows some insight into the problems of immigrants and racial issues in the United Kingdom through the eyes of Ifemelu's first boyfriend, Obinze. The book also deals with the economic problems in Nigeria due to corruption and the lack of will of the government and the wealthy...
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Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations by Amy Chua: Conversation Starters
"Political Tribes" is a book written by bestseller author Amy Chua. In it, she argues that Americans tend to always regard the world in terms of countries engaged in great ideological combats, for example, Democracy vs. Authoritarianism or Capitalism vs. Communism. Chua defines this as a blindness that is responsible for undermining American foreign policy....
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The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future by Andrew Yang: Conversation Starters
A "wave of automation and job loss" is currently taking over American industries. Experts in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and software have warned that job losses will continue to happen in the coming years. "Normal people," who represent the 70 percent of the American population,...
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The High Tide Club: A Novel by Mary Kay Andrews: Conversation Starters
Josephine Warrick is an extremely wealthy 99-year-old woman dying of fourth stage cancer and wants to settle her will before time runs out on her. She chooses struggling lawyer and single mother Brooke Trappnell to carry out a will. But why would she choose Brooke who is not among the big-name law firms in Georgia? Brooke reluctantly agrees, not knowing that Mrs. Warrick has secrets...
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Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ by Timothy Keller: Conversation Starters
Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ by Dr. Timothy Keller, pastor and bestselling author, was written to help you better understand the whole and true story of Christmas. Most people, whether Christian or not, have heard the Christmas story their whole lives yet don't know the whole story. The author takes the watered...
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From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia by Michael McFaul: Conversation Starters
"From Cold War to Hot Peace" is an intimate account of the relations between Russia and the U.S. from 1989 to the present day. It was written by Michael McFaul, who was ambassador to Russia during Obama's presidency. In it, he argues that by 2010 everything indicated that American-Russian relations were improving because Presidents Obama and...
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Every Note Played is the latest book from author Lisa Genova. It is the heartbreaking story of one man's battle with ALS. Richard is a world-famous concert pianist. He has played for his fans all over the globe. He is celebrated for his perfect accuracy and ability to play with deep emotion that moves his audiences. To his surprise, Richard was diagnosed with ALS, which meant life as he knew it would end. He has already lost the ability to move his...
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The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson: Conversation Starters
The Challenger Sale opens with this question: What's the secret to sales success? Most business leaders would answer the question with relationships. While that is fundamentally true, Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson argue that it is not enough to build relationships with customers. To be successful, business leaders need to challenge...
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Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Conversation Starters
The Black Swan author Nassim Nicholas Taleb released his bestselling book Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder in 2012. This book is part of the Incerto series. Taleb investigates the phenomena of uncertainty, luck, opacity, human error, probability, risk and decision-making in a world we humans barely understand. Human bones get stronger when subjected...
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Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines: Conversation Starters
Magnolia Table, a cookbook, is the newest book published by Joanna Gaines. Gaines shares 125 recipes that are play an important role in her family. There are also recipes that come from her new restaurant, Magnolia Table. Joanna Gaines hopes that Magnolia Table will bring friends and family back together to enjoy a home cooked meal together. The recipes...
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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger: Conversation Starters
Tribes are small groups of individuals who have a clearly defined purpose and understanding. Tribes were indispensable for human survival before but somehow it got lost in modern society. New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger argues that it still is significant to our psychological survival.
Before the American Revolution, the English settlers were on constantly...
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The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution by David A. Kaplan: Conversation Starters
Both conservative and liberal justices have overreached their powers, and this is not a good development for American democracy. Author David A. Kaplan asks the critical question about the Court and the justices-- is this how democracy is supposed to be? Should the nine unelected justices hold the power to make decisions that...
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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo: Conversation Starters
The New York Times best-selling book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism explores the reactions that white people have when their personal assumptions about race are challenged. DiAngelo observes that when their reactions are challenged, they maintain racial inequality. DiAngelo is an anti-racist educator...
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The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump's First Year by Amy Siskind: Conversation Starters
The List: A Week-By-Week Reckoning of Trump's First Year, by Amy Siskind, goes over the weekly deeds that President Trump has done since he took his office. From the President's various tweets to what happens at his rallies, Siskind makes sure readers will remember everything that could possibly be taken wrongly.
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The Girls of Atomic City: by Denise Kiernan Conversation Starters. Many people are familiar with the famous image of Rosie the Riveter that circulated throughout the World War II era. In fact, today, Rosie the Riveter has become a bit of an icon for women. However, many people do not know the story of the woman behind the image. Denise Kiernan has set out to tell that story with her biographical novel, The Girls of Atomic City. The book tells the...
17) Summary of Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fift
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Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic: Conversation Starters
Authors Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic team up to write the definitive true story of USS Indianapolis and its unfortunate fate. In Indianapolis, Vincent and Vladic take us back to the midnight of July 30, 1945. This was days after the Indianapolis delivered the atomic...
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The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron: Conversation Starters
Since its original publication in 1996, Dr. Elaine Aron's book The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You have been translated into 18 languages and has helped millions of people around the world. Author Elaine Aron introduced the world to a very distinct personality trait. She claimed that it affects one...
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Keto Made Easy: 100+ Easy Keto Dishes Made Fast to Fit Your Life by Megha Barot: Conversation Starters
Shifting from your regular diet to the much healthier keto diet can be difficult especially when you are tempted with your favorite non-keto dishes. This book makes it easy for new keto dieters to turn their daily food into low-carb, high-fat meals. Keto enthusiasts and bloggers Megha Barot and Matt Gaedke provide recipes that can substitute for...
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The Boston Girl: by Anita Diamant Conversation Starters. The Boston Girl is a simple and sweet tale of a Jewish girl who grows up in the early years of the 20th century. The narrative is told through the voice of an 85-year-old woman who is recounting the days of her youth to her granddaughter. Addie starts her tale with her family that migrated from Russia, and then the story is told of the gradual progress of her life over the years, during which...
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