Our review of : My Friend Anna

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

When Bob Odenkirk was just starting out in the comedy world, he met an outrageous and unpredictable performer named Richard Belzer. The two bonded over their love of improvisational theater and soon became great friends. This book tells the story of their decades-long friendship—a sometimes turbulent, always hilarious relationship that has lasted through good times [...]

In this riveting memoir, Ken Croke tells the story of his time spent in the notorious Pagan motorcycle gang—and how he finally managed to break free from their criminal grip. Describing life on the road with these hardened criminals, Croke paints a vivid picture of their lawless lifestyle and reckless disregard for authority. He also [...]

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 [...]

In the 1920s, members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma were killed one by one. Some said that it was because they had become rich from oil drilling on their land; others whispered about a curse. Investigators at the time could not solve these crimes, but author David Grann resurrects this shocking chapter in [...]

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 [...]

Empire of the Summer Moon tells the extraordinary story of Quanah Parker, the last great Comanche chief, and his people during and after the Texas War for Independence. S.C. Gwynne vividly brings to life remarkable events that have long been obscured by mythmaking and stereotypes about America’s olden days on the frontier. For who is [...]