The Current 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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Jagged Little Pill: The Novel
Eric SmithThe Current💊 @Alanis Morissette's visit to St. Paul was part the 25th anniversary tour for her hit album "Jagged Little Pill." Another brash ‘90s alternative act, @garbage, opened the show. See cool photos from the show of both acts and of fans: https://t.co/KZ1dBDyaaR
Hardcover, 2022
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Philosophy of Modern Song
Bob DylanThe CurrentA historical and critical dive into 66 songs by Elvis, the Temptations, and many more, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’ is Dylan’s first book in 18 years. See a review of the book: https://t.co/hBMj2poGiZ
Hardcover, 2022
$45.00Member price:$22.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Was Born This Way: A Gay Preacher's Journey Through Gospel Music, Disco Stardom, and a Ministry in Christ
Carl BeanThe CurrentSongs Played: Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy @teganandsara – Closer Indigo Girls – Closer to Fine Carl Bean – I Was Born This Way Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) @scissorsisters – Let’s Have a Kiki Judy Garland – Over the Rainbow (Bonus Track!) https://t.co/PgNRrQD9uX
Paperback, 2013
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Maybe We'll Make It: A Memoir
Margo PriceThe Current"Maybe We'll Make It," the courageously frank memoir by @MissMargoPrice, is an utterly moving read. Check out a review of the book here: https://t.co/hMu0lbejn7 https://t.co/CiU6s6cp5e
Hardcover, 2022
$27.95Member price:$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story
Lynette Reini-GrandellThe CurrentListen Friday after 8:30 a.m. CDT when @JillRileyRadio interviews author Lynette Reini-Grandell & musician @VenusDeMars about the new book, "Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story." https://t.co/q1nGIcI0gk #TVOD #TVOD2023 @MNHSPress
Hardcover, 2023
$29.95Member price:$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories, and Songs
Paul MetsaThe CurrentOn Saturday, March 25, the great @PaulMetsa will be taking the stage at @mplswomansclub for songs, stories & conversation about his new book, "Alphabet Jazz"; our friend Andrea Swensson will join him onstage to talk books and music! Find more info here: https://t.co/W3gi4Bmovy https://t.co/XCMCrKkPwF
Paperback, 2022
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age
Amy KlobucharThe CurrentSenators Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Mike Lee, R-Utah — who lead the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights — have called on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices. Full story: https://t.co/dUlsjGSiDM
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay: A Children's Picture Book
Otis ReddingThe CurrentSongs Played (2/2): @benatargiraldo – Love Is a Battlefield Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay @EdwardSharpe and The Magnetic Zeros – Home
Hardcover, 2021
$16.95Member price:$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Real Life Rock: The Complete Top Ten Columns, 1986-2014
Greil MarcusThe CurrentHere's one good read to precede another: Michaelangelo Matos digs in to Greil Marcus's "More Real Life Rock." https://t.co/Da26wEuV3b
Paperback, 2016
$24.00Member price:$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Byrds: 1964-1967
Roger McGuinnThe CurrentDavid Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died. A co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young influenced a generation of rockers and singer songwriters. He was 81. https://t.co/nv8tjSCNdV
Hardcover, 2022
$149.00Member price:$124.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)