Our review of : The Perfect Day to Boss Up

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 ? [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I Can’t Make This Up is a candid, inspiring memoir by successful writer Neil Strauss. The book chronicles Strauss’ challenging upbringing and his hard-won journey to becoming one of the most renowned journalists in the country. Along the way, Strauss shares invaluable insights on how to live a good life – lessons that anyone can [...]

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 [...]

How Do I Un-Remember This? is a heartfelt and humorous collection of autobiographical essays by Danny Pellegrino. From first loves to family drama, the stories in this book are unfortunately true – but they’re also laugh-out-loud funny. With his trademark wit and unapologetic honesty, Pellegrino offers readers an entertaining look at his life so far. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]