Biography & Memoir

2016 National Book Award Longlist Announced

2016 National Book Award Longlist Announced

Since its beginning in 1936, the National Book Awards have harvested a selection of premium stories written by the best current authors. In four areas (Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Fiction) 5 panelists, made up of acclaimed writers, go through hundreds of books in the voting process. While these books are submitted by publishers,...
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Bestsellers Now in Paperback: April 2016

Bestsellers Now in Paperback: April 2016

It's always exciting to get a new book right when it comes out, but your wallet might be a little less exuberant than you about the amount of money you're spending. Hardcover books are expensive, so sometimes it's worth it to wait to get the paperback version. Lucky for you, we've searched for all the...
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New Biographies & Memoirs | January 26

New Biographies & Memoirs | January 26

The 1800s come to life in The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict with the recovered story of a young African American man detailing his time in forced labor and prison. Ostend tells the story of two influential writers in the midst of WWII.   Sign up for our email and we’ll send you the...
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New Biographies & Memoirs | January 19

New Biographies & Memoirs | January 19

Celebrities open up in this week's new biographies and memoirs. B. Smith and her husband discuss their journey living with Alzheimer's while former secretary of defense, Robert Gates, advises how to create institutional change based on personal experience.   Sign up for our email and we’ll send you the best new books to read in your...
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New Biographies & Memoirs | January 12

New Biographies & Memoirs | January 12

History buffs, don't miss the newest release from Alison Weir. The Lost Tudor Princess is a biography about Margaret Douglas, the political mastermind in the shadows. For anyone who likes watching extreme sports (if not participating in them), One Breath describes freediving and the tragic death of one of the best freedivers in the country....
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New Books Written by Celebrities

New Books Written by Celebrities

Let's be honest: we all love a good celebrity memoir. Maybe it's the humorous anecdotes or the insider glimpse into their personal lives, but books by celebrities are always indulgent and enjoyable. These days, it seems like everyone and their mother from Hollywood are signing book deals. Regardless, there are many celebrity memoirs that are more than...
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