From Jennifer Grey’s new memoir to L.A. punk rock in 1982, these nostalgic reads will take you back to a time when The Bangles played on the radio and you wore a neon green fanny pack.
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Out of the Corner: A Memoir by Jennifer Grey
A deeply candid and refreshingly spirited memoir of identity lost and found from the star of the iconic film Dirty Dancing.
“Jennifer Grey peels back all the artifice, denial, obfuscation, and myriad assumptions and exposes a gorgeous, human portrait of her life.”—Jamie Lee Curtis
“We all know Jennifer Grey as a talented actress, but Out of the Corner introduces us to a gifted writer.”—Michael J. Fox
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me by Ralph Macchio
Since The Karate Kid first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn’t been a week Ralph Macchio hasn’t heard friendly shouts of “Wax on, wax off” or “Sweep the leg!” Now, with Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the #1 ranked Netflix show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back at this classic movie and give the fans something they’ve long craved.
“Macchio, star of 1984’s The Karate Kid, produces another feel-good hit with this breezy reflection on his experience making the movie . . . Macchio writes, ‘The film is a prime example of when Hollywood gets it all right. It teaches and inspires through pure entertainment.’ Fans will find this just as entertaining.”—Publishers Weekly
Available October 18th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Sorry Not Sorry by Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano’s sharply observed, uproarious, and deeply intimate ode to the life she has lived and the issues that matter most.
“In this book, Alyssa Milano demonstrates the importance of using your platform—no matter how big or small—to shape social change unapologetically, without fear of backlash.”—Gabrielle Union, New York Times bestselling author of We’re Going to Need More Wine
“You may know Alyssa Milano for her public acts of bravery and compassion, but in these essays, her personal example helps each of us to become braver and more effective, too. Read Sorry, Not Sorry and find a friend.”—Gloria Steinem
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Betsey: A Memoir by Betsey Johnson and Mark Vitulano
A memoir by the internationally famous fashion designer and style icon.
“Betsey chronicles Johnson’s heyday in a peppy, dishy voice laced with bravado.”—The New Yorker
“For many women, it’s hard to remember a time before Betsey Johnson . . . Nearly every It Girl—real and aspiring—has a Betsey Johnson story, either about wearing one of her dresses (trouble typically would ensue) or desperately wanting one . . . The stories revealed . . . will surprise and delight.”—Vogue
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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DC Through the 80s: The Experiments by Various; Illustrated by Various
For the first time, DC offers a retrospective of the 1980s, a monumental decade that introduced some of DC’s all-time bestselling titles.
The 1980s were a period of great achievement and transition for DC Comics, one that introduced some of DC’s all-time bestselling titles including Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns. For the first time, DC offers a retrospective of this monumental decade in one collected edition.
Available in Hardcover.
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80s in Fiction:
Malibu Rising: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
*A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick*
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever.
“Reid has once again crafted a fast-paced, engaging novel that smoothly transports readers between decades and story lines.”—The Washington Post
“Reid delivers a breathtaking, epic family novel.”—Marie Claire
“A compulsively fun read.”—Today
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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We Ride Upon Sticks: A Novel by Quan Barry
In the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, home of the original 1692 witch trials, the 1989 Danvers Falcons will do anything to make it to the state finals—even if it means tapping into some devilishly dark powers.
Against a background of irresistible 1980s iconography, Quan Barry expertly weaves together the individual and collective progress of this enchanted team as they storm their way through an unforgettable season.
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Sophomores: A Novel by Sean Desmond
The late 1980s come alive in this moving and keenly observed story of one boy’s unforgettable sophomore year, and his parents’ surprising journey alongside him.
“A moving family drama.”—The New York Post
“With sensitivity and great wit, Sean Desmond brings the 1980s to life in a big-hearted family saga that knows and loves its characters from deep within. An enthralling read.”—Bruce Holsinger, author of The Gifted School
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More Fun in the World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk Rock by John Doe and Tom Desavia; Read by John Doe, Tom Desavia, and Various
Sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun, continuing the up-close and personal account of the L.A. punk scene.
Picking up where Under the Big Black Sun left off, More Fun in the New World explores the years 1982 to 1987, covering the dizzying pinnacle of L.A.’s punk rock movement as its stars took to the national—and often international—stage. Detailing the eventual splintering of punk into various sub-genres, the second volume of John Doe and Tom DeSavia’s west coast punk history portrays the rich cultural diversity of the movement and its characters, the legacy of the scene, how it affected other art forms, and ultimately influenced mainstream pop culture. The book also pays tribute to many of the fallen soldiers of punk rock, the pioneers who left the world much too early but whose influence hasn’t faded.
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We ♡ Stranger Things:
Stranger Things: The Official Coloring Book by Netflix
Color in your favorite characters and scenes from the hit Netflix show Stranger Things with this official, high-quality coloring book for all ages.
From Hawkins to the Upside Down, explore the strange and spooky world of Stranger Things with this first-ever, official Netflix coloring book. Color in the Creel House, Steve and Robin serving up ice cream at Scoops Ahoy, or the terrifying Demogorgon in full attack mode.
Featuring 76 original illustrations and thick paper, this coloring book is the perfect way to relive the greatest moments from the show.
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