Books: Non-Fiction
- Are the 20s your 'defining decade?'
Meg Jay turns the notion "30s are the new 20s" on its head when she says your twenties are critical to defining your future. In her new book, she uses case studies of her clients and the latest science to explain why the 20s are one's defining decade.The Daily Circuit, June 4, 2012 - Book pick: 'The Emotional Life of Your Brain'
This week her book Pick of the Week is "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," co-authored by leading psychologist, psychiatrist and brain researcher Dr. Richard Davidson.The Daily Circuit, June 4, 2012 - Lizz Winstead on 'Lizz Free or Die'
In her new book of essays, writer, comedian and "Daily Show" co-creator Lizz Winstead talks about growing up in Minnesota as a progressive in a conservative household and how it shaped her work as a comedian.The Daily Circuit, May 29, 2012 - Frank Deford on his life as a sportswriter
In "Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter," Frank Deford tells his own life story as well as the stories of the characters he's followed in just about every sport. Deford started writing for Sports Illustrated in 1962 and now does commentaries for NPR's "Morning Edition."The Daily Circuit, May 27, 2012 - Buddy Guy on "When I Left Home"
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy is out with a new memoir, "When I Left Home: My Story." The book chronicles his journey from the cotton fields of Louisiana to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The Daily Circuit, May 24, 2012 - Liza Mundy on 'The Richer Sex'
Women are expected to become the main breadwinners in America by 2030. Liza Mundy sheds light on how this flip is affecting our culture from the bedroom to the family room and to the boardroom.The Daily Circuit, May 22, 2012 - Book pick: Buddy Guy biography "When I Left Home"
Kerri's book Pick of the Week is the biography of the man that Eric Clapton called "by far without a doubt the best guitar player alive:" blues legend Buddy Guy.The Daily Circuit, May 21, 2012 - Ina Caro on exploring French history by train
In 'Paris to the Past,' Ina Caro takes us on 25 one-day train trips from Paris back 700 years in French history. She joins us to discuss her book and her trips through France.The Daily Circuit, May 20, 2012 - Following our garbage
In "Garbology," Edward Humes follows trash once you throw it away. The average American will likely produce 102 tons of garbage in their lifetime and it's America's biggest export.The Daily Circuit, May 17, 2012 - Deni Bechard's 'Cures for Hunger'
In Deni Bechard's latest memoir, "Cures for Hunger," questions about his family history arise when he is asked to complete a family tree in school. Bechard will join us to talk about his book.The Daily Circuit, May 15, 2012 - Augusten Burroughs on 'This is How'
Trying to get over every past trauma, fear, hang-up, obsession and hurdle in your life? Just ask author Augusten Burroughs. He'll join us to talk about his new collection of essays.The Daily Circuit, May 14, 2012 - Are we born to believe?
Justin Barrett, author of the new book "Born Believers," will join The Daily Circuit Wednesday. He argues that children have an innate desire to believe in a higher power.The Daily Circuit, May 8, 2012 - Book pick: 'Never Coming to a Theater Near You' by Kenneth Turan
Kerri's book Pick of the Week is Kenneth Turan's "Never Coming to a Theater Near You." Turan calls his book "a guide for the perplexed."The Daily Circuit, May 7, 2012 - Did Jesus exist?
In 'Did Jesus Exist?' Bart D. Ehrman looks at the atheists, humanists, and conspiracy theorists who are asking about the existence of Jesus in the religious context.The Daily Circuit, May 7, 2012 - Michael Sandel on 'What Money Can't Buy'
In Michael Sandel's latest book, "What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets," he asks: Is there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale?The Daily Circuit, May 2, 2012
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From the book table: An Extraordinary History of Objects
December 6, 2012, 14:12 PM Tis the season for holiday gifts – and plenty of hard-bound goods have been arriving on the Daily Circuit book table as we get into the wintery days. My favorite new discovery from the table this week is Stephanie LaCava’s new book, An Extraordinary Theory of Objects (just released this Wednesday), which is truly a Read more → -
2012′s notable books
November 28, 2012, 14:11 PM As we draw near the end of the year, the inevitable “best of” lists begin to arrive on every news site. Yesterday, The New York Times released its annual 100 Notable Books list. Here on The Daily Circuit, we were excited to see that a number of amazing authors Kerri and Tom interviewed over the Read more → -
From the book (and magazine) table: Matter
November 14, 2012, 17:11 PM This week's book table is instead a magazine table - focusing on a site brought to Kerri's attention on Twitter, which led to quite The Daily Circuit science geek-out fest. Read more → -
What classic should we read next?
November 8, 2012, 10:11 AM 'Goodnight Moon?' 'The History of Standard Oil?' Plus share your thoughts about "A Streetcar Named Desire." Read more →
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