Our review of : Bossypants

Born a Crime is the unforgettable story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. His mother, a white Swiss woman, risked everything [...]

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patrick Radden Keefe offers a scathing, compelling account of the Sackler dynasty and their creation of one of America’s most notorious families. The book Empire of Pain takes an in-depth look at how this powerful family rose to wealth and power through the manufacture and marketing of addictive painkillers—a business that has [...]

Marie Yovanovitch’s Lessons from the Edge is a riveting memoir about her extraordinary 33-year career as a diplomat. From serving in war zones to negotiating with world leaders, she has been tested time and again. This unflinchingly honest account shows what it takes to thrive under high pressure and volatility – and how we can [...]

Happy People Are Annoying is a light-hearted, humorous look at the author’s journey from unhappy to happy. Through stories and observations, Josh Peck shares what he’s learned about happiness – namely that it’s often best found by embracing annoyances and making fun of yourself. This book will make you laugh out loud while also providing [...]

Untamed is a powerful memoir by Glennon Doyle, founder of the online community Momastery and an influential voice in the conversation about feminism, spirituality, and mental health. The book tells the story of how she fell madly in love with a woman who represented everything she was not—and then lost her to cancer. Interspersed throughout [...]

The Way Forward is a biography of Robert O’Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden. In addition to recounting O’Neill’s military career, the book also discusses his struggles with depression and PTSD.O’Neill provides readers with insights into how he was able to overcome these challenges and achieve success in both his personal life [...]

Kitchen Confidential is a book by Anthony Bourdain that chronicles his years spent working in restaurant kitchens. The book details the various behind-the-scenes antics and dark secrets of the culinary world, as well as providing insights into Bourdain’s personal life. Kitchen Confidential was an instant hit upon its release, and has since become a classic [...]

This book tells the story of Bill Gross, who became known as the “Bond King” during his time as a bond trader at PIMCO. It chronicles his rise to power and subsequent fall from grace, culminating in his firing from PIMCO after a series of poor investment decisions. For who is this book for ? [...]

How Do I Un-Remember This? is a heartfelt and humorous collection of autobiographical essays by Danny Pellegrino. From first loves to family drama, the stories in this book are unfortunately true – but they’re also laugh-out-loud funny. With his trademark wit and unapologetic honesty, Pellegrino offers readers an entertaining look at his life so far. [...]

In Love is a powerful, moving memoir from acclaimed author Amy Bloom. This intimate and heart-wrenching story tells the story of one woman’s journey through love and loss, charting both the highs and lows of her life as she experiences romantic relationships, becomes a mother, and deals with the death of her father. Honest, insightful, [...]

Who Do I Think I Am? is a biography of comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. The book tells the story of her life, from her childhood in San Jose, California to her rise to fame as an internet sensation. Anjelah reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of how she created some of her most popular characters, such [...]

Will is the highly anticipated autobiography of international superstar and critically acclaimed actor Will Smith. In it, he tells the story of his life – from being born into a family dynasty to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He provides candid insights about his professional and personal relationships, including marriages to Jada Pinkett Smith [...]