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Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw (Random House) It’s not every day a country music superstar teams up with a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer to co-author a book. But in Songs of America, Nashville legend Tim McGraw and Chattanooga-born historian Jon Meacham join forces to celebrate the soundtrack of the United States. From Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner,” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” McGraw and Meacham provide both history and commentary on the artists and songs that shaped the nation. (Available June 11.)
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The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman by John Driver (Harvest House Publishers) In this tongue-in-cheek how-to guide to being a more accomplished indoorsman, the Mount Juliet-based debut author shares his tips on thriving indoors. Perfect for the person more interested in sweat pants and Netflix than camping or camo, Driver offers his satirical take on establishing a healthy indoors routine, identifying your level of iIndoorsmanship, and how to dress and act like an avid indoorsman. (Available now.).
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Single Malt: A Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland by Clay Risen (Quercus) In this follow up to his first book, American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s Favorite Spirit, Nashville native Clay Risen returns with a deep dive into the world of Scottish whiskies. A primer to 330 whiskies from more than 100 active Scottish distilleries, Risen provides tasting notes, profiles of distillers, and a directory of distilleries along with maps of the whisky regions of Scotland. Whether a seasoned Scotch drinker or new to the spirit (whose origins go back as far as the early 1400s), the deputy op-ed editor at The New York Times brings a fresh perspective to enjoying Scotch. (Available now.)