DeDe's Weekly Downloads: List 10
Listeners can tune in throughout the day for great music and to hear “DeDe’s Weekly Download”—a recommended book, movie or album from their morning personality. The second round of titles all appear below, all available for download or streaming from CADL's digital collection.
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): A Memoir
by Sly Stone with Ben Greenman
From his early days in Vallejo, to Woodstock, to getting married at Madison Square Garden this memoir is candid, unadulterated, and unapologetic Sly.
The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are
by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter
“One of the most skilled, incisive and prolific rappers of all time” and co-founder of The Roots examines how his harrowing early life shaped him—through community, friends, art, and family.
Beware the Woman
by Megan Abbott
Jacy’s dreams have come true. She’s married with a baby on the way and meeting her father-in-law at a cozy and warm cottage in the Edenic Upper Peninsula. But a health scare changes everything about the trip—including her husband and father-in-law.
The Book of (More) Delights: Essays
by Ross Gay
Following up his bestselling The Book of Delights, Ross Gay once again turns his attention to observing the joys and wonders of everyday life through brief essays that are filled with hope and grounded in reality.
60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s
by Rob Harvilla
Written by the host of the podcast with the same name, this humorous and nostalgic love letter to ‘90s music explores a range of genres through history, anecdotes, and stories.
Land of Milk and Honey
by C. Pam Zhang
Amid a climate disaster affecting food production, a down on her luck chef lands a job at a commune for the rich and powerful on an Italian mountaintop. This is a fascinating exploration of delight and desire in the face of dystopian disaster.
Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals
by Tiffany Aliche
“The Budgetnista” is back with a 10-step action plan for achieving financial success with budgeting, saving, investing, and building wealth.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
by Rick Rubin
The multi-GRAMMY-winning music producer shares valuable insight on the creative process through 78 areas of thought in this this wise and inspiring book.
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
by Benjamin Stevenson
This clever mystery offers an interesting family dynamic when a dead body is found at a family reunion at an Australian ski resort.
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships
by Nedra Glover Tawwab
In her second book, the therapist and bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace focuses on empowering readers to identify unhealthy family patterns while providing clear guidance and actionable advice to improve and maintain healthier relationships.
Too Hot: Kool & The Gang and Me
by George Brown
Kool & The Gang founding member, drummer, keyboardist, and songwriter George Brown shares the story of the band’s origin, tales from the road, as well as his personal journey through a life of music.
This Bird Has Flown: A Novel
by Susanna Hoffs
The Bangles co-founder delivers a fun and steamy view into the life of a recently single one-hit wonder looking for a second chance at stardom and love. This one is for fans of pop music, British Rom Coms, and classic books.