Non-Fiction Insights
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How to Not Die in Prison
Out now
When Sheridan, creator of Landman and co-creator of Yellowstone, met the owner of a gym who had spent time behind bars, he became fascinated by the guy’s stories. They decided to write a guide that includes such choice chapter titles as “How to Survive a Riot” and “The Fine Art of Hiding Things in Your Butt.”
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Country of Lords
Out now
The story of American history is often told as a hard-won march toward the promise of equality, derived from Thomas Jefferson’s famous proclamation that “all men are created equal.” But this inspiring story obscures a parallel tradition: an enduring and organized argument against equality itself. The perfect read to dig into America’s 250th anniversary.
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Stolen Revolution
Out now
What was going on in Iran before the bombs dropped? A pair of Middle East correspondents tackle the knotted modern sociopolitical history of Iran through the lived experiences of six people, beginning with the 1979 revolution.