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Heard on Armchair Expert: 2024, Part 3

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A sampling of some of the books and projects recently discussed on Armchair Expert — a podcast celebrating the messiness of being human — with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman.

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Jefferson County Public Library

16 items

16 items

Yes, Please

Yes, Please

by Poehler, Amy

Book - 2014

This bewitching memoir reveals personal stories and offers Poehler's humorous takes on topics such as love, friendship, parenthood, divorce and her relationship with Tina Fey. This bewitching memoir reveals personal stories and offers Poehler's humorous takes on topics such as love, friendship, parenthood, divorce and her relationship with Tina Fey. Show less

This bewitching memoir reveals personal stories and offers Poehler's humorous takes on topics such as love, friendship, parenthood, divorce and her relationship with Tina Fey. This bewitching memoir reveals personal stories and offers Poehler's humorous takes on topics such as love, friendship, parenthood, divorce and her relationship with Tina Fey. Show less

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Eruption

Eruption

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 2024

Working from a partial manuscript discovered in Crichton's archives, Patterson worked with Crichton's wife to complete the story of a history-making erupt...Show more Working from a partial manuscript discovered in Crichton's archives, Patterson worked with Crichton's wife to complete the story of a history-making eruption about to destroy the Big Island of Hawai'i. And the U.S. military's terrible mistake that could mean the end of life as we know it. Show less

Working from a partial manuscript discovered in Crichton's archives, Patterson worked with Crichton's wife to complete the story of a history-making erupt...Show more Working from a partial manuscript discovered in Crichton's archives, Patterson worked with Crichton's wife to complete the story of a history-making eruption about to destroy the Big Island of Hawai'i. And the U.S. military's terrible mistake that could mean the end of life as we know it. Show less

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The Demon of Unrest

The Demon of Unrest

A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

by Larson, Erik

Book - 2024

A gripping account of the chaotic months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter — a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. A gripping account of the chaotic months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter — a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Show less

A gripping account of the chaotic months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter — a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. A gripping account of the chaotic months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter — a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Show less

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The Ritual Effect

The Ritual Effect

From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions

by Norton, Michael

Book - 2024

Think of the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a certain outfit that only gets worn on special occasions, the unique way that your ...Show more Think of the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a certain outfit that only gets worn on special occasions, the unique way that your family gathers around the table at the holidays or the secret language you enjoy with your significant other. While some may consider these behaviors quirky, they saturate our lives with purpose and meaning. Show less

Think of the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a certain outfit that only gets worn on special occasions, the unique way that your ...Show more Think of the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a certain outfit that only gets worn on special occasions, the unique way that your family gathers around the table at the holidays or the secret language you enjoy with your significant other. While some may consider these behaviors quirky, they saturate our lives with purpose and meaning. Show less

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The Grief Cure

The Grief Cure

Looking for the End of Loss

by Delistraty, Cody

Book - 2024

Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss and explores what modern science, history and literature reveal about the nature of our relationship to grief and our changing attitudes toward its cure. Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss and explores what modern science, history and literature reveal about the nature of our relationship to grief and our changing attitudes toward its cure. Show less

Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss and explores what modern science, history and literature reveal about the nature of our relationship to grief and our changing attitudes toward its cure. Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss and explores what modern science, history and literature reveal about the nature of our relationship to grief and our changing attitudes toward its cure. Show less

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Dear Future Mama

Dear Future Mama

A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and New Motherhood From your Bestie

by Trainor, Meghan

Book - 2023

Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles — but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles — but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Show less

Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles — but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles — but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Show less

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All the Worst Humans

All the Worst Humans

How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians

by Elwood, Phil

Book - 2024

Elwood once was paid to accompany the son of a dictator on a trip to Vegas. In this memoir he unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets ma...Show more Elwood once was paid to accompany the son of a dictator on a trip to Vegas. In this memoir he unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun and sold to the public without shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career. Show less

Elwood once was paid to accompany the son of a dictator on a trip to Vegas. In this memoir he unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets ma...Show more Elwood once was paid to accompany the son of a dictator on a trip to Vegas. In this memoir he unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun and sold to the public without shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career. Show less

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once

DVD - 2022

Ke Huy Quan shared his story and his return to acting with this Oscar-winning film. Ke Huy Quan shared his story and his return to acting with this Oscar-winning film. Show less

Ke Huy Quan shared his story and his return to acting with this Oscar-winning film. Ke Huy Quan shared his story and his return to acting with this Oscar-winning film. Show less

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Fighting Alzheimer's: How to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Fighting Alzheimer's: How to Keep Your Brain Healthy

by Isaacson, Richard

Streaming Audiobook - 2018

Combining his deep understanding of new studies and firsthand experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Isaacson provides you with a practical guide to your mental health. Combining his deep understanding of new studies and firsthand experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Isaacson provides you with a practical guide to your mental health. Show less

Combining his deep understanding of new studies and firsthand experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Isaacson provides you with a practical guide to your mental health. Combining his deep understanding of new studies and firsthand experience treating thousands of patients, Dr. Isaacson provides you with a practical guide to your mental health. Show less

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Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda

DVD - 2016

Catch up with the movie that started the franchise starring Jack Black as the clumsy Po, the panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. Catch up with the movie that started the franchise starring Jack Black as the clumsy Po, the panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. Show less

Catch up with the movie that started the franchise starring Jack Black as the clumsy Po, the panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. Catch up with the movie that started the franchise starring Jack Black as the clumsy Po, the panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. Show less

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Everything We Never Knew

Everything We Never Knew

A Novel

by Hough, Julianne

Book - 2024

A gripping story of one woman embracing her power, no matter what the world thinks. A gripping story of one woman embracing her power, no matter what the world thinks. Show less

A gripping story of one woman embracing her power, no matter what the world thinks. A gripping story of one woman embracing her power, no matter what the world thinks. Show less

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Unit X

Unit X

How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War

by Shah, Raj M.

Book - 2024

An inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagon — the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit X — whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to America's military. An inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagon — the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit X — whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to America's military. Show less

An inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagon — the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit X — whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to America's military. An inside look at an elite unit within the Pentagon — the Defense Innovation Unit, also known as Unit X — whose mission is to bring Silicon Valley's cutting-edge technology to America's military. Show less

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Euphoria

Euphoria

Complete Season 1

DVD - 2022

Colman Domingo plays in this intense drama that focuses on 17-year-old Rue Bennett, a drug addict fresh from rehab who's struggling to stay clean. Colman Domingo plays in this intense drama that focuses on 17-year-old Rue Bennett, a drug addict fresh from rehab who's struggling to stay clean. Show less

Colman Domingo plays in this intense drama that focuses on 17-year-old Rue Bennett, a drug addict fresh from rehab who's struggling to stay clean. Colman Domingo plays in this intense drama that focuses on 17-year-old Rue Bennett, a drug addict fresh from rehab who's struggling to stay clean. Show less

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THE SING SING FILES

THE SING SING FILES

ONE JOURNALIST, SIX INNOCENT MEN, AND A TWENTY-YEAR FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

by Slepian, Dan

Book - 2024

Slepian has worked to help people who don't have a voice on numerous segments for "Dateline," Here, he writes a cinematic account of challenging...Show more Slepian has worked to help people who don't have a voice on numerous segments for "Dateline," Here, he writes a cinematic account of challenging a system fiercely resistant to rectifying or even acknowledging its mistakes and their consequences. Show less

Slepian has worked to help people who don't have a voice on numerous segments for "Dateline," Here, he writes a cinematic account of challenging...Show more Slepian has worked to help people who don't have a voice on numerous segments for "Dateline," Here, he writes a cinematic account of challenging a system fiercely resistant to rectifying or even acknowledging its mistakes and their consequences. Show less

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Eve

Eve

How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

by Bohannon, Cat

Book - 2023

With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. Show less

With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. Show less

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A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

Day One

DVD - 2024

Experience the day the world went quiet in this prequel. Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for her first film, but this film gave her the experience of bonding with a cat. Experience the day the world went quiet in this prequel. Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for her first film, but this film gave her the experience of bonding with a cat. Show less

Experience the day the world went quiet in this prequel. Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for her first film, but this film gave her the experience of bonding with a cat. Experience the day the world went quiet in this prequel. Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for her first film, but this film gave her the experience of bonding with a cat. Show less

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