Seattle Staff Faves 2022: Nonfiction
Every year we ask our staff across the system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this variety of nonfiction staff favorites, with annotations by staff members unless otherwise noted. (Created November 2022)
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Ducks
"This graphic memoir is an utterly absorbing account of Beaton's time spent working in the Alberta oil sands to pay off her college debts and an unflinching look at the human and environmental costs of an extractive capitalist system." -- Abby B.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Mean Baby
"One of my favorite accompaniments for driving, painting, chopping, washing, peeling, and organizing is audio autobiographies read by the author. (audioautoauthorbiography?) The pair [Mean Baby and Red Paint] share some similarities and both are well read—or is the proper terminology well performed?" -- Spenser
Format: Downloadable Audiobook
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How to Raise An Intuitive Eater
"A thoughtful read about supporting your child in having a positive relationship with food free from diet culture and fatphobia." -- Micah
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Just Pursuit
"A powerful true story and groundbreaking account of bias in the courtroom from CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates, recounting her time as a Black female prosecutor for the US Department of Justice" [Publisher description]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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How to Keep House While Drowning
"A quick, compassionate read that provides a grounded approach to making your home life work for you when mental health, disability, or the weight of capitalism are impacting your ability to keep house." -- Micah "KC Davis' neurodivergent-friendly approach is particularly important to me." -- Orion
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Finding Me
“The life story of an actor whose success has been shaped by grit and determination. An unvarnished chronicle of hard-won, well-earned success.” [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking
"In this incandescent debut, journalist Eloise explores the nuances of being neurodivergent through a captivating mix of personal essays and cultural criticism." [Publishers Weekly]
Format: Book
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Fine
“A graphic narrative project on the multifaceted nature of gender. A vital, richly textured resource for anyone seeking a better understanding of gender identity.” [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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I Was Better Last Night
"Read by the author in his distinctive voice, this memoir traces a remarkable career in theater and cinema. I was particularly taken with the joyful descriptions of pre-AIDS NYC and the thriving underground art culture of that era." -- Dawn
Format: Downloadable Audiobook
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What My Bones Know
“A radio journalist and former This American Life producer recounts how she healed from complex PTSD. A sharp, insightful, and stirring memoir.” [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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