60 Years in 60 Books: The Seventies

An Indian History of the American West

by Brown, Dee Alexander

Book - 2007

1970 -- Brown's history of the West from a Native American perspective became one of the year's top sellers. Hillerman introduced us to Leaphorn and Chee ...Show more 1970 -- Brown's history of the West from a Native American perspective became one of the year's top sellers. Hillerman introduced us to Leaphorn and Chee in "The Blessing Way." For those looking for a tale of both metaphorical and literal flight, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" winged its way into bookstores in 1970. Show less

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Angle of Repose

by Stegner, Wallace

Book - 2014

1971 -- Stegner's exploration of the American West was published to near universal praise. "In a Free State" by Naipaul hit the shelves and woul...Show more 1971 -- Stegner's exploration of the American West was published to near universal praise. "In a Free State" by Naipaul hit the shelves and would go on to win the Booker Prize. PD James' great detectives, Adam Dalgliesh, got his fourth book, "A Shroud for a Nightingale." Show less

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All Creatures Great and Small

by Herriot, James

Book - 2014

1972 -- One of the most beloved animal stories from England's most famous vet was released. For edgier animals, turn to Adams' "Watership Down." Wanting a more spiritual journey? Castaneda's "Journey to Itxlan" also hit this year. 1972 -- One of the most beloved animal stories from England's most famous vet was released. For edgier animals, turn to Adams' "Watership Down." Wanting a more spiritual journey? Castaneda's "Journey to Itxlan" also hit this year. Show less

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Rubyfruit Jungle

by Brown, Rita Mae

Book - 2015

1973 -- Before Sneaky Pie, Brown debuted with this honest portrayal of being a young, lesbian author. For the horror enthusiast, find a bigger boat. "...Show more 1973 -- Before Sneaky Pie, Brown debuted with this honest portrayal of being a young, lesbian author. For the horror enthusiast, find a bigger boat. "Jaws" took its first bite in '73. For the medical student / miracle lover, the incomparable Oliver Sacks published "Awakenings." Show less

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All the President's Men

by Bernstein, Carl

Book - 2014

1974 -- Yep, Watergate fallout can mean only one thing. Bernstein published "All the President's Men." Politics got ya down? Go with the flow......Show more 1974 -- Yep, Watergate fallout can mean only one thing. Bernstein published "All the President's Men." Politics got ya down? Go with the flow... "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is another '74 title. If Bernstein isn't QUITE dark enough, you can get the inside account of the Manson trial with Buglosi's "Helter Skelter." Show less

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The Monkey Wrench Gang

by Abbey, Edward

Book - 2006

1975 -- Environmental warriors got their craziest (crazy coolest?) voice. Also two very different books about trains... Crichton's "The Great Train Robbery" and Theroux's "Great Railway Bazaar" were both published. 1975 -- Environmental warriors got their craziest (crazy coolest?) voice. Also two very different books about trains... Crichton's "The Great Train Robbery" and Theroux's "Great Railway Bazaar" were both published. Show less

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Roots

The Saga of An American Family

by Haley, Alex

Book - 2016

1976 -- Genealogy would never be the same after Haley's "Roots." One of the great fishing novels "A River Runs Through It" made a quieter splash, and Agatha Christie retired Miss Marple with " A Sleeping Murder." 1976 -- Genealogy would never be the same after Haley's "Roots." One of the great fishing novels "A River Runs Through It" made a quieter splash, and Agatha Christie retired Miss Marple with " A Sleeping Murder." Show less

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A Book of Common Prayer

by Didion, Joan

Book - 1995

1977 -- Didion's book saw a limited, signed edition through the Franklin library. Buy yours on Amazon for $275 or check it out for free with your library ...Show more 1977 -- Didion's book saw a limited, signed edition through the Franklin library. Buy yours on Amazon for $275 or check it out for free with your library card! Morrison's "Song of Solomon" gave the world "Not Doctor Street." Haunted house lovers were treated to "The Amityville Horror." Show less

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And Still I Rise

by Angelou, Maya

Book - 1978

1978 -- Angelou not only overcame, she Arose. Edward Said schooled us on "Orientalism" and Tuchman went all medieval on us with "A Distant Mirror" 1978 -- Angelou not only overcame, she Arose. Edward Said schooled us on "Orientalism" and Tuchman went all medieval on us with "A Distant Mirror" Show less

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The Right Stuff

by Wolfe, Tom

Book - 2008

1979 -- Wolfe reintroduced American Heroism with a book about the manned space program. While Octavia Butler provided a bit of a counterpoint with her ti...Show more 1979 -- Wolfe reintroduced American Heroism with a book about the manned space program. While Octavia Butler provided a bit of a counterpoint with her time-travelling, slavery experiencing heroine in "Kindred." Meanwhile V.C. Andrews took out-icked them all with her oh-so-gothic "Flowers in the Attic." Show less

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