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1) Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

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Attia, Peter

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#1 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert

“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling...

2) American Prometheus: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Oppenheimer

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Bird, Kai

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#2 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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"American Prometheus" is a rich evocation of America in mid-century and a compelling portrait of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, a man shaped by its major events--the Depression, World War II, and the Cold War.

3) I'm Glad My Mom Died

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McCurdy, Jennette

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#3 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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"A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life"--]cProvided by publisher.

4) Greenlights

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McConaughey, Matthew

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#5 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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"Drawing on the Academy Award-winning actor's journals and diaries from the last 40 years, this book presents a uniquely McConaughey approach to achieving success and satisfaction"--

5) Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage murders and the birth of the FBI

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Grann, David

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#6 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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"Grann revisits a ... series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and ... new evidence, the book [outlines the steps that reveal] a series of sinister secrets and reversals. But more than that, it is [an] ... indictment of the callousness and prejudice toward American Indians that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity for so long"--Amazon.com.

6) Extreme ownership: how U.S. Navy SEALs lead and win

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Willink, Jocko

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#7 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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The #1 New York Times bestseller "An incredible book... you teach guys and gals about leadership and you've helped not only military guys but families." - Megyn Kelly "You show in the book how to motivate... thanks for writing the book Extreme Ownership." Bill O'Reilly "[Jocko] is the co-author of an incredible new book - which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it." - Tim Ferriss "This is a life-learning lesson for everyone... the book is awesome."...

7) The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

Author

Grann, David

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#8 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.
“Riveting...Reads...

8) Spare

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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

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#10 on the Audio Nonfiction list for 2023-09-17.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, and healing.
“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was...