Why read memoirs and biographies? Because real life tends to be more interesting/weird/inspiring than anything you can make up.

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

β€œAin’t That A Mother” by Adiba Nelson

β€œAnna” by Amy Odell

β€œEverybody Thought We Were Crazy” by Dennis Hopper and Brooke Hayward

β€œDinner for One” by Sutanya Dacres

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1leo.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.

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