Jesse Green Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Straight Line Crazy
David Hare
In David Hare's "Straight Line Crazy," Ralph Fiennes gives a great performance in search of a great play. My @nytimestheater review: https://t.co/27i3JQfLZL
Paperback, 2022
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hangmen
Martin McDonagh
There's a reason the title of Martin McDonagh's outrageously funny new play about capital punishment is "Hangmen" -- plural. My @nytimestheater Critic's Pick review: https://t.co/4RTNvAxvPk
Paperback, 2017
$15.95$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mercury Pictures Presents
Anthony Marra
On NBC, @BGoldsteinBooks is calling both @fsgbooks "Shy" and Anthony Marra's "Mercury Pictures Presents" "spectacular." Happy to have half the hosanna! https://t.co/POpe6094JL
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers
Mary Rodgers
Naturally, the book I wrote with (and about) the great Mary Rodgers is called "Shy" -- which she was, and totally wasn't. I'll be @bwaycon in July to talk about it, her, and our work together prior to publication in August. https://t.co/vBjwILRMqY
Paperback, 2023
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Jane Wagner
Following in Lily Tomlin's raincoat is a daunting proposition, as Cecily Strong, now starring in a revival of Jane Wagner's "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe" is learning. My (mixed) @nytimesstheater review: https://t.co/nDMGyAfgnR
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Breast cancer, My challenge, My Victory: I won..The Lord has given me the victory..1Cor.15:5
Mary O. Hope
On November 10 at 5:30pm, I'll be talking in the library! Actually, I'm told, in 11 libraries, as David Alperin and I discuss Mary Rodgers and @fsgbooks "Shy" with patrons from all over Long Island. Join the remote (but I hope intimate) discussion: https://t.co/Xtm0UjaVcl
Paperback, 2018
$10.00$5.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book