Our review of : Islands, Oceans and Dreams

In Vanderbilt, Anderson Cooper tells the story of one of America’s most famous dynasties. From its origins as a transportation empire to its current status as a powerful player in finance and media, Vanderbilt offers an intimate look at the richly textured lives of this remarkable family. Through anecdotes and interviews with relatives on all [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“Becoming” is the highly anticipated autobiography of former First Lady Michelle Obama. In her memoir, Obama reflects on her personal journey from girlhood to womanhood, recounting the significant moments that have shaped her life. She offers a candid account of growing up in Chicago and being raised by a working-class family; attending Princeton and Harvard [...]

The Devil in the White City tells Erik Larson’s gripping tale of two men—the brilliant architect behind the 1893 World’s Fair, Daniel Hudson Burnham, and the serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. Burnham was one of those rare individuals whose ambitions were so large that they required multiple [...]

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, [...]

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a 1969 autobiography by American poet Maya Angelou. The book tells her life story up to age 17, including her experiences with racism and sexual assault. Written in installments for both The New York Times Magazine and Ms. magazine, it was first published on October 4, 1970, [...]

This true story follows the meteoric rise and scandalous fall of Anna Delvey, a young woman who claimed to be heir to a German fortune but was actually living off stolen funds. When Rachel DeLoache Williams became her friend, she had no idea that she would be drawn into Anna’s lies and schemes. With sharp [...]

Not All Diamonds and Rosé is an unauthorised biography of the Real Housewives franchise, based on interviews with the women themselves. It tells the story of how these wealthy socialites became reality TV stars, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when cameras start filming. From feuds to affairs, from plastic surgery to financial [...]

In this riveting and highly personal memoir, Dave Grohl tells the story of his lifelong love affair with music. From starting out as guitarist in his own punk band to becoming one of the most successful rock drummers in history leading Foo Fighters and Nirvana, Grohl opens up about his remarkable journey and what it’s [...]