A Few of Our Favorite Things 2023

Wake County Public Libraries wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. Our Adult Services Librarians have created our annual gift to you - this list featuring some of our favorite recent books. From novels of all genres to nonfiction and biographies, you are sure to find some books to love among these librarian favorites.
 

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1. Talk of champions: stories of the people who made me: a memoir

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Author:
Smith, Kenny, 1965 March 8-
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Cary Regional - Biography
B SMITH
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B SMITH
Eva H. Perry Regional - Biography
B SMITH
Description:
"A riveting memoir from Kenny Smith ("Kenny the Jet")-superstar basketball commentator, host of top-rated Inside the NBA, and two-time NBA champion. Smith reveals his thoughtful views on race, the NBA, his upbringing, and an abundance of poignant, colorful inside stories about the star players, coaches, and mentors who taught and inspired him along the way. In his playing career, Kenny Smith was a star at the University of North Carolina before beginning...

2. This isn't going to end well: the true story of a man I thought I knew

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Author:
Wallace, Daniel, 1959-
Average Rating:
3.7 stars
Formats:
Book, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"The author tries to come to terms with the life and death of his multitalented longtime friend and brother-in-law, who had been his biggest hero and inspiration"--