Our review of : The Unseen Body

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 [...]

Best-selling author Michael Pollan offers a highly personal look at the history and potential of psychedelics, based on his own deep exploration of these substances. How to Change Your Mind introduces readers to the mind-expanding landscape of psychedelic drugs and their potential therapeutic uses. Pollan vividly describes how LSD and psilocybin can occasion powerful spiritual [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]