WGN Morning News 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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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Judy Blume.@DeanRichards sits down with author Judy Blume of the timeless classic “Are you There God? It’s Me, Margret” and director Kelly Fremon Craig who revamped the novel into a coming-of-age film https://t.co/cjQtadlGCr
Paperback, 2014
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do about It
Laura Gassner OttingExploring the stress of success with “Wonderhell” author Laura Gassner Otting https://t.co/LJcaAIRCpm
Hardcover, 2023
$26.95Member price:$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Coal Miner's Daughter
Loretta LynnLoretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90. https://t.co/Fn1vXdOPcG
Paperback, 2021
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Jackie Robinson: My Own Story
Jackie RobinsonWGN sports anchor Wendell Smith, responsible for Jackie Robinson’s rise, broke barriers in baseball and broadcasting https://t.co/h8gRabUvsJ
Paperback, 2013
$15.95Member price:$14.35 + Free shipping10% off
Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence
Ken AulettaAuthor Ken Auletta talks about his book "Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence" — and revealed the question Weinstein would not answer. https://t.co/wtJJLJVWVL
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The Satanic Verses
Salman RushdieSalman Rushdie, whose novel “The Satanic Verses” drew death threats from Iran’s leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in New York. He may lose an eye after the incident. https://t.co/rUvYnEamQ5
Paperback, 2008
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Where the Crawdads Sing: Reese's Book Club
Delia OwensA film adaptation of "Where the Crawdads Sing" is putting the author back in the spotlight. Because just like the main character of the novel, Delia Owens reportedly has the attention of prosecutors looking to solve a murder. https://t.co/DKhAtSssv6
Paperback, 2021
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Crushed: How a Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink
Brian FreedmanSaturday is National Rose Day and to talk about how to celebrate it sustainably, Brian Freedman, the author of "Crushed: How a changing climate is altering the way we drink" joined WGN Weekend Morning News. https://t.co/1KNnXkqO5g
Hardcover, 2022
$34.00Member price:$32.30 + Free shipping5% off
The Met Flex Diet: Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat
Ian K. SmithDr. Ian Smith's is here with his new book 'The Met Flex Diet' https://t.co/eTqc3GeTUA @DrIanSmith @WGNRobin https://t.co/C1LJ72rA0I
Hardcover, 2023
$29.99Member price:$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book