Our review of : Not All Diamonds and Rosé

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, [...]

The Splendid and the Vile tells the story of Winston Churchill’s tumultuous year as Prime Minister during World War II. Told through the lens of his close family, this book offers an intimate glimpse into Churchill’s daily life while also highlighting his steadfast determination in guiding Britain through its darkest hour. With a mix of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 ? [...]

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 [...]

“Crying in H Mart” is a memoir by Michelle Zauner, telling the author’s story of growing up as an Asian American woman. The book explores themes of family, identity, and cultural assimilation, with particular focus on the author’s experiences shopping at her local Korean supermarket – H Mart. Through poignant storytelling and vibrant prose, Zauner [...]

In this riveting biography, Ashlee Vance tells the tale of Elon Musk, one of the greatest businessmen in history. From his humble beginnings as a young computer hacker to his current status as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, we follow Musk’s meteoric ascent to success while also exploring his many failures along the way. With [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]