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10 Must-Read New Memoirs

  • NONFICTION

    EVERYWHERE THE UNDROWNED

    FEB. 13, 2024

NONFICTION

EVERYWHERE THE UNDROWNED

by Stephanie Clare Smith

A masterful literary memoir about caring for those responsible for our trauma. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    WHAT HAVE WE HERE?

    FEB. 13, 2024

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

WHAT HAVE WE HERE?

by Billy Dee Williams

Normally, the successes of an attractive actor wouldn’t make for great reading, but Williams makes it all sound fascinating. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    FINGERS CROSSED

    JAN. 23, 2024

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

FINGERS CROSSED

by Miki Berenyi

Often harrowing, often cautionary, and an altogether fine, self-aware study of a life in rock. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    THE LAST FIRE SEASON

    JAN. 16, 2024

  • NONFICTION

    GET THE PICTURE

    FEB. 6, 2024

NONFICTION

GET THE PICTURE

by Bianca Bosker

A delightful book on an inspiring topic by a writer who could make dust sparkle. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    GAYTHEIST

    FEB. 6, 2024

  • NONFICTION

    GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE

    FEB. 27, 2024

  • NONFICTION

    COLD CREMATORIUM

    JAN. 23, 2024

NONFICTION

COLD CREMATORIUM

by József Debreczeni ; translated by Paul Olchváry

An unforgettable testimonial to the terror of the Holocaust and the will to endure. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    ZODIAC

    JAN. 23, 2024

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ZODIAC

by Ai Weiwei with Elettra Stamboulis ; illustrated by Gianluca Costantini

A welcome introduction to the life and work of an exemplary artist. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    DEAR MOM AND DAD

    FEB. 6, 2024

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