Our review of : How to Be an Antiracist

In this captivating and touching memoir, Stanley Tucci takes readers on a culinary journey that spans continents, cultures, and generations. From his grandmother’s kitchen in Calabria to the fires of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris to the set of The Hunger Games films—where he perfected such dishes as President Snow’s lobster bisque—Tucci shares intimate stories [...]

In 1942, nine Jewish women banded together in an attic in Nazi Germany to resist the evils of the Holocaust. This is their story—of courage, defiance, and strength in the face of unimaginable terror. The Nine tells the remarkable tale of these brave women who risked everything to save themselves and each other during one [...]

Tara Westover is the youngest of seven children born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho. She spent her childhood preparing for the end of the world, learning how to shoot guns and stockpile food. When she was seventeen, her family moved out of the mountains and into civilization, where she discovered education-and a new [...]

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is a riveting and introspective memoir by Lori Gottlieb that delves deep inside the worlds of therapy and mental health. In frank, personal prose, Gottlieb examines her own life as well as those of her patients – exploring what drives people to seek help in the first place, how [...]

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 [...]

The Unseen Body is a fascinating journey through the hidden wonders of human anatomy as experienced by Dr. Jonathan Reisman. It offers readers an intimate and insightful look at the inner workings of the human body, from muscle to bone, nerve to organ. Interspersed with personal stories detailing his own experiences as a doctor, Dr. [...]

Can’t Hurt Me is a biography of David Goggins by David Goggins. It chronicles his life, from being born to a family coping with poverty and violence to becoming one of the most elite endurance athletes in the world. Through revealing anecdotes and hard-won insights, Goggins shares how he transformed himself from an overweight, unhappy [...]

This book tells the story of Eddie Van Halen, one of the world’s most influential and iconic guitar players. Through conversations with Tolinski, Van Halen reflects on his life and career, from his early days playing in garage bands to becoming a rock star. He offers insights into his music-making process, discussing everything from songwriting [...]

If You Tell is a riveting and true story of murder, family secrets, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. It tells the tale of two sisters who are forced to confront the darkest parts of their past in order to find justice for one’s murdered husband. The book is written by Gregg Olsen, an award-winning [...]

When Masha Gessen was a teenager in the Soviet Union, she dreamt of being Vladimir Putin. She even wanted to marry him. A few decades later, when Putin had finally consolidated his power as Russia’s president-for-life and started hunting down his enemies, Gessen realized how dangerous it was to have such a man with 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 [...]

This hilarious and candid autobiography from one of the funniest men in show business details Mel Brooks’ life story, from his early years in Brooklyn to his time as a writer for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” to his Oscar-winning movie career. Insightful, irreverent, and irresistible, this is an unforgettable look at an amazing [...]