Our review of : The Other Side of Yet

If you’re looking for Hollywood insider stories straight from the horse’s mouth, then look no further than Greenlights. This book tells the rags-to-riches story of Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, from his days as a lowly college kid to becoming one of Tinseltown’s most sought-after stars. Along the way, he dishes on all kinds of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 her highly anticipated new book, “Going There,” veteran journalist and television news anchor Katie Couric takes readers on a compelling and deeply personal journey as she reflects on the defining experiences of her life. From growing up in Virginia as the daughter of an Episcopal minister to becoming one of America’s most prominent national [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

William Barr’s One Damn Thing After Another is a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at his time as the Attorney General of the United States under George H.W. Bush. In this candid memoir, Barr reflects on some of the biggest challenges and controversies he faced during his tenure—from Operation Desert Storm to the showdown with Saddam Hussein [...]