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Mother Mary Comes to Me<\/p>\n

\"Mother<\/a><\/p>\n

The first memoir from legendary novelist Arundhati Roy\u2014the author of the Booker Prize-winning The God of Small Things and the bestselling The Ministry of Utmost Happiness\u2014tackles her complicated, fascinating relationship with her mother and how it shaped almost every part of her life<\/p>\n

A Screaming Blast: Exceptional Entertaining<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t score an actual invitation to one of Rebecca Gardner\u2019s legendary parties, reading the expert\u2019s book on entertaining just might be the next best thing. This gorgeous coffee table book\u2014with photos by Adam Kuehl and a foreword by Sofia Coppola\u2014shows off 20 of her events and shares time-tested advice on how to be a great host, how to be a great guest, and how to turn any event into an unforgettable one.<\/p>\n

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The Improbable Victoria Woodhull<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Victoria Woodhull was a psychic, a stockbroker, a newspaper publisher, and the first woman to run for president of the United States. In this fascinating, deeply researched look at Woodhull\u2019s wild life and times, Eden Collinsworth details the breakneck twists and turns that made her subject a marvel in her own lifetime and argues for her continuing place in the pantheon of great American characters.<\/p>\n

They All Came to Barneys<\/p>\n

\"They<\/a><\/p>\n

The co-CEO of the beloved and widely mourned NYC store gives the inside tale of its rise and fall, charting Barneys across three generations of his family, from its beginnings as a discount shop to its final days as one of the world\u2019s most storied and glamorous shops.<\/p>\n

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What About the Bodies<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

When Dean Koontz calls a book \u201ca twisty, chilling, and even touching tale,\u201d you listen. Ken Jaworowski\u2019s thriller follows three stories in a struggling Rust Belt down as they converge in a perfect storm of trouble for a single mom with a troubled son, a musician in a fix, and a young man intent on keeping a promise. It\u2019s a wild ride bound to keep you reading until you reach the very end.<\/p>\n

The Idea of America<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The outgoing Ford Foundation president has compiled 97 pieces that tell his own American story and share his vision for a better tomorrow to make this compelling, captivating look at the promise of the United States. Ava DuVernay says, \u201cDarren Walker reaches into the marrow of who we are now\u2015and who we might still become. Through a stunning chronicle of his life and learnings, Darren shares his vision, while reminding us that justice and dignity are not merely ideals of the past, but tasks of the present. In this beautiful book, Darren Walker\u2019s unshakable purpose becomes our rallying call.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lynn Wyatt<\/p>\n

\"Lynn<\/a><\/p>\n

The life and times of philanthropist, style icon, and hostess extraordinaire Lynn Wyatt<\/a> are explored in this delicious coffee table book, which includes photos and memorabilia from a glamorous life spent among royals, rascals, presidents, and movie stars.<\/p>\n

Dirtbag Billionaire<\/p>\n

\"Dirtbag<\/a><\/p>\n

Yvon Chouinard wasn\u2019t your average founder. Indeed, the man behind Patagonia\u2014the billion-dollar business responsible for everyone\u2019s favorite outdoor gear\u2014spent much of his career focused not only on building his brand but on making sure it operated as ethically as possible. Even upon leaving the company, he transferred ownership to a trust dedicated to using profits for good. In this biography, David Gelles makes use of unprecedented access to Chouinard to tell the story of how a rock climber became one of the most influential business people in the world, and how others can follow suit.<\/p>\n

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Middle Spoon<\/p>\n

\"Middle<\/a><\/p>\n

The latest from National Book Award finalist Alejandro Varela tackles age-old issues\u2014heartbreak, aspiration, disappointment\u2014with a decidedly modern twist. After all, just because this novel\u2019s narrator has a loving husband, two kids, and a perfectly comfortable life, that doesn\u2019t mean that his complicated relationship with a younger boyfriend is any less fraught. What does heartbreak look like when it\u2019s matched with a life that most people think is perfect? Pick this book up to find out.<\/p>\n

The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Can breakfast change the world? In this thoughtful new book, Sam Kass, a former senior policy advisor for nutrition policy in the Obama Administration, looks at how the choices we make about food can impact the planet and shares a plan to make a difference\u2014don\u2019t worry, it doesn\u2019t mean an all-kombu diet.<\/p>\n

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Kaplan\u2019s Plot<\/p>\n

\"Kaplan\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

This new novel from T&C contributor<\/a> Jason Diamond follows
Elijah Mendes as he returns home to Chicago a disappointment; his business has failed and his next move is to help take care of his dying mother. Things are bleak until family secrets begin to bubble up and Elijah discovers his family\u2019s hidden, mobbed-up past\u2014which might not be as far behind them as you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n

Good Things<\/p>\n

\"Good<\/a><\/p>\n

Here, Samin Nosrat\u2014already an institution on our TVs and cookbook piles\u2014is back with not only 125 recipes for everything from pancakes to roast chicken and focaccia, but also tips for everything from how to buy the best olive oil to lessons on developing your technique. As the weather cools down, the idea of a home-cooked meal sounds better and better; be prepared.<\/p>\n

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Will There Ever Be Another You<\/p>\n

\"Will<\/a><\/p>\n

The Priestdaddy author\u2019s new novel asks: When a mysterious illness ravages your mind, could it be an opportunity? Lockwood\u2019s latest is a pandemic-era novel about loss, reinvention, and the ways in which we think that show off not only a singular writing style but also a fascinating talent for creating the unexpected and making it irresistible. \u201cThis is a knockout,\u201d says Publisher\u2019s Weekly.<\/p>\n

Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution<\/p>\n

\"Pride<\/a><\/p>\n

In this in-depth look at the public and private lives of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler (and… Peggy?), one of our great biographers takes the sisters out of Hamilton\u2019s supporting cast and puts them front and center. Here, we see how two formidable characters who came from the same heavyweight New York family learned to wield their power and influence in very different ways that would impact their country for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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What We Can Know<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The Booker Prize-winning auhor of books including Atonement and On Chesil Beach imagines the impact of a poem over more than 100 fateful years in his newest novel, which invites us to a not-particularly-special birthday party and then shows us how what takes place there will echo\u2013sometimes rather loudly\u2014across the next century.<\/p>\n

Cook Like a King<\/p>\n

\"Cook<\/a><\/p>\n

With recipes for Hong Kong milk tea tiramisu and lobster wontons, chef Melissa King found fame and adoration on Top Chef. Now, fans and foodies of all stripes can Cook Like a King\u2014that would be Melissa herself\u2014thanks her new cookbook, which is packed with delights inspired by King\u2019s Californian-Chinese background, including the aforementioned tiramisu and a miso Caesar salad. You\u2019ll come for the recipes, but stay for the stories King tells about her family, her career, and the way food has changed her life.<\/p>\n

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107 Days<\/p>\n

\"107<\/a><\/p>\n

Kamala Harris spent just 107 days running for president. \u201c107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future \u2014 the shortest presidential campaign in modern history,\u201d she wrote in an announcement of the memoir<\/a>. \u201cSince leaving office, I\u2019ve spent a lot of time reflecting on those days and with candor and reflection, I\u2019ve written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there\u2019s value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife<\/p>\n

\"Gertrude<\/a><\/p>\n

Nearly eight decades after her death, the writer Gertrude Stein\u2019s reputation is still larger than life thanks to her glittering Paris social circle and the entertaining she did\u2014but how did it end up that way? Here Francesca Wade looks at Stein\u2019s work on and off the page but also examines the posthumous care her partner, Alice B. Toklas, put into building Stein\u2019s legend. This biography is not only a fresh look at the quintessential American in Paris but also an investigation into what it takes to build a literary legacy.<\/p>\n

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It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin<\/p>\n

\"It<\/a><\/p>\n

There was a Birkin before the bag. In this compelling and charming new biography, T&C contributor Marisa Meltzer<\/a> delves into the life of the British-born Birkin\u2014an actress and musician born into English aristocracy who found her true calling among Paris\u2019s louche 1970s scene. Here, we learn about the personal demons Birkin battled as her star rose, the triumphs and tragedies behind her very public romances with the likes of Serge Gainsbourg and Jacques Doillon, and how the doe-eyed ingenue grew up to become a true cultural force as well as the namesake of the world\u2019s most famous purse.<\/p>\n

Future Boy<\/p>\n

\"Future<\/a><\/p>\n

Michael J. Fox<\/a> has lived a fascinating life as an actor and activist. The story he tells in this new memoir focuses on the former\u2014sharing the story of how in 1985 he simultaneously played two of his most iconic roles (Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future), an act of Hollywood moonlighting that made history but nearly broke the young star. A must-read for pop culture aficionados and efficiency enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n

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Dorothy Scarborough (she\/her) is the assistant to the Editor in Chief of Town & Country and Elle Decor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Headshot<\/p>\n

Emily Burack (she\/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n

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Adam Rathe is Town & Country’s Deputy Features Director, covering film, theater, books, travel, art, philanthropy, and a range of other subjects.<\/p>\n

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