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Updated October 11, 2025
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The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography
Peter Ames Carlin
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE * An electrifying cultural biography of the greatest and last American rock band of the millennium, whose music ignited a generation--and reasserted the power of rock and roll "[Carlin's] unique gift for capturing the sweep...
John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs
Ian Leslie
Paper Book
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* "We think we know everything, but author Ian Leslie proves otherwise. His new book, 'John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,' is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's...
Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live
Susan Morrison
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America's most beloved comedy show "The kind of biographical monument usually consecrated to founding fathers, canonical authors and world-historical scientific geniuses."--The New York...
Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech
Maureen Dowd
Paper Book
"Juicy. . . . Dowd has a knack for asking questions that go right up to the edge of intrusion but instead yield thoughtful, intimate insights."--Los Angeles Times "A pleasure. . . . Throughout, her experienced journalist's knack for colorful quotes moves her subjects beyond their talking...
Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts
Jeremy Egner
Paper Book
When Ted Lasso first aired in 2020, nobody - including those who had worked on it - knew how a show centered around soccer, filled mostly with unknown actors, and led by a wondrously mustached 'nice guy' would be received. 11 Emmys and one Peabody Award later, it's safe to say that the show's status...
Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life
Michael Caine
Paper Book
The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine. I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren....
Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops
Tim Robey
Paper Book
***A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK OF NOVEMBER 2024*** "A wild success." -- Publishers Weekly "A surefire hit." --Library Journal STARRED review "A brilliant star turn." --Andrew O'Hagan
Growing Up Urkel
Jaleel White
Paper Book
An incisive and insightful celebrity memoir by Jaleel White, one of the most beloved icons of nineties pop culture and TV history, renowned for his portrayal of Steven Urkel on the hit sitcom Family Matters. At the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role...
Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival
Richard Bienstock
Paper Book
With a Foreword by Kim Thayil of Soundgarden! The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza―told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it. From the New York Times bestselling authors of Nothin...
Daughter of Daring: The Spectacular Feats of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman
Mallory O'Meara
Paper Book
From LA Times bestselling author Mallory O'Meara, the story of America's first professional stuntwoman, Helen Gibson, who rose to fame during a time when women ruled Hollywood. Helen Gibson was a woman willing to do anything to give audiences a thrill. Advertised as "The...
The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime
Shirley MacLaine
Paper Book
Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive With more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine...
From Under the Truck: A Memoir
Josh Brolin
Paper Book
"Josh Brolin's out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric of the freedom to be who we are."-...
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman
Brooke Shields
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From generational icon Brooke Shields comes an intimate and empowering exploration of aging that flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older Brooke Shields has spent a lifetime in the public eye....
Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star
Mayukh Sen
Paper Book
Merle Oberon made history when she was announced as a nominee for the Best Actress Oscar in 1936. Hers was a face that "launched a thousand ships," a so-called exotic beauty who the camera loved and fans adored. Her nomination for The Dark Angel marked the first time the Academy recognized a...
Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the ’90s
Tanya Pearson
Paper Book
"A refreshing and much-needed contribution to the male-dominated history of rock 'n' roll."--Kirkus Reviews From the founder of the Women of Rock Oral History Project, an exploration of women in the '90s rock scene, featuring original interviews ...
A Few Words in Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman
Robert Hilburn
Paper Book
"Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling."--Bruce Springsteen "At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humor and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it's all...
Long Live: The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift
Nicole Pomarico
Paper Book
Long Live is a deep-dive into the cultural phenomenon of Swifties as well as the many facets of the artist herself. From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Secret Sessions and beyond, it covers the evolution of Taylor as well as the journey that fans have been on with her through two...

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