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Nina Simon
A fun, fresh, and twisty debut whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio who come together as amateur sleuths to solve a murder in their coastal California town
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Warren Ellis
From award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. Featuring an introduction from Nick Cave.
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Jordan Alexander Stein
Jordan Alexander Stein uses an archive of Nina Simone's performances, images, and writings to think through the space between our collective and individual fantasies about Simone the performer, Civil Rights…
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Sophie Adriansen
This is the story of an emancipation, that of a young black and poor woman living in an America marked by segregation.
This is the story of a fierce battle…
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Nina George
From the author of the international bestseller THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP comes a return to Monsieur Perdu's beloved books
In a small town in balmy Provence, Marie-Jeanne has a gift…
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Originally released by Bethlehem Records in 1959, Nina Simone and Her Friends was a compilation album comprised of the few remaining, unreleased tracks from the Little Girl Blue recording session…
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Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.
"I just loved how intriguing the mystery is but also the…
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Simone Nina
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Richard Elliott
Placing Simone and her music firmly within the socio-historical context of the 1960s, this book also argues for the importance of considering the artist’s entire career and for paying greater…
J M Powers
Nina + Simone reveals a story about family. It follows the journey of a gifted Black musician who is haunted by the ghost of his mother. In his journey, which…
Kerry Acker
Traces the life and accomplishments of Nina Simone, singer, pianist, and civil rights activist, who was known for her unique sound.
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Nicola Moriarty
Who killed Harriet? The unputdownable new thriller from the bestselling author of You Need to Know.
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Traci N. Todd
A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement –
Traci N Todd
This illuminating and defining biography from bestselling author Traci N. Todd, with illustrations from award-winner Christian Robinson, tells the story of Eunice Waymon, who grew up to become Nina Simone…
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Andy Stroud
The international bestseller THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP is a delightful, bittersweet tale about the distance one man will travel for the sake of love and friendship.
In 2020, the Vatican opened its archives for the pontificate of Pius XII (1939-1958), the pope that led the Catholic Church during WWII, the Holocaust, and the beginning of the…
Jennifer Warner
The life of Nina Simone is one of blocked paths and surprising detours. Some people are born to an obvious destiny, only to find that society, circumstance, and chance steer…
Darina Al Joundi
The night after her father’s funeral, Noun interrupts the prayers of the Qu'ran. Staying true to the memory of her father, a writer, journalist and freedom fighter, she locks herself…
Darina al-Joundi,Mohamed Kacimi
The dramatic true story of a young woman’s rebellion in war-torn Beirut.
Chyina Powell
Describes the life, career, and social impact of musician Nina Simone. Includes A Closer Look feature –
Of all the major singers of the late 20th century, the author was one of the hardest to label. She recorded extensively in soul, jazz, and pop and was also…
Nina Simone recorded extensively in soul, jazz, and pop and was also comfortable with blues, gospel, and Broadway. This songbook features songs that are transcribed for piano, voice and guitar.
Alice Briere-Haquet
With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, this stunning picture book biography of jazz-music legend Nina Simone recounts her career, the trials she faced as an African-American woman, and the…
Nadine Cohodas
A complete account of the triumphs and difficulties of the brilliant and high-tempered Nina Simone, whose distinctive voice and music occupy a singular place in the canon of American song.–From…
