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Books Amy Poehler recommends

Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director best known for starring as Leslie Knope on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation and for her years as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She is the co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade and the host of the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, and continues to work across television, film, and audio as a performer and creative producer.

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  Little Woodchucksby Nick Offerman

  Learn how to make meaningful handmade things for kids that last.

  
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  Bird by Birdby Anne Lamott

  Learn to write with honesty and permission to be imperfect.

  
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  Thicker Than Waterby Kerry Washington

  Understand family secrets and discover where you really come from.

  
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  The Fourth Turningby William Strauss and Neil Howe

  Understand the generational cycles shaping current events and culture.

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  Just In Time

  Learn how a Broadway show comes together under tight deadlines.

  
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  Merrily We Roll Alongby Stephen Sondheim

  See how Sondheim's musical tells a story backwards through decades of friendship.

  
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  Spring Awakeningby Steven Sondheim

  Understand the musical that launched a generational Broadway star

  
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  The Name of the Windby Patrick Rothfuss

  Escape into a richly imagined fantasy world with a captivating protagonist's origin story

  
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  Operating Instructionsby Anne Lamott

  Learn how a working writer builds a creative life day by day.

  
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  Tender Merciesby Anne Lamott

  Learn how faith and forgiveness heal broken relationships and lives.

  
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  Thoughts on Loveby Anne Lamott

  Explore how love shapes us through personal essays and spiritual insight

  
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  Little House on the Prairieby Laura Ingalls Wilder

  Escape into a pioneering family's daily life and values across nine beloved books.

  
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  Girl Walks Into a Barby Rachel Dratch

  Discover how a groundbreaking SNL cast member built her comedy career and life.

  
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  Support the Girlsby Andrew Bujalski

  See how indie cinema tackles workplace solidarity and power dynamics

  
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  The Christmas Witchby Aubrey Plaza

  Quirky holiday stories from an actress known for dark humor.