Our review of : The Way I Heard It

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 [...]

A Promised Land tells the story of Barack Obama’s journey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world. It is a stirring account of history in the making, written by one who has made history himself. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This true story follows the meteoric rise and scandalous fall of Anna Delvey, a young woman who claimed to be heir to a German fortune but was actually living off stolen funds. When Rachel DeLoache Williams became her friend, she had no idea that she would be drawn into Anna’s lies and schemes. With sharp [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]