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Tag Archives: memoir
How to write unstereotypically
guest post by Rick Lenz Not having been exactly a megastar actor, I knew my memoir North of Hollywood would have to be different—unstereotypical. I share with you some of the guidelines that came to me in a scalding blast … Continue reading
Anna Quindlen returns to memoir with ‘Lots of Candles’
Recently, Anna Quindlen has been focusing on fiction—but readers are sure to rejoice when they hear that the former Newsweek and New York Times columnist will be chronicling her own life once again this May in Lots of Candles, Plenty … Continue reading
Best Books of 2011: #8, ‘Townie’ by Andre Dubus III
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction (for no other reason than I devour novels like candy, and there … Continue reading
Best books of 2011, #23: ‘Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness’
As part of our Best Books of 2011 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. To travel in Africa with Alexandra Fuller is to see the continent and its recent history through a very … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday: ‘Holy Ghost Girl’ by Donna Johnson
When I moved to the South when I was 12, it was the first I had ever heard of revivalist churches or speaking in tongues. Holy Ghost Girl by Donna Johnson takes that controversial sector of American religion and sticks … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Orchard’
The Orchard by Theresa Weir Grand Central • $24.99 • published September 21, 2011 Ever since reading the first paragraph of Kelly Blewett’s review of The Orchard, I have wanted to read this memoir. Here’s the part that caught my … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Life Itself: A Memoir’
Life Itself: A Memoir by Roger Ebert Grand Central • $27.99 • ISBN 9780446584975 on sale September 13, 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert has written more than 15 books, worked for the Chicago Sun Times since 1967 and … Continue reading
Grace Coddington’s story
One of my favorite documentaries (and movies, period, if you want to know the truth) of the past couple years was The September Issue, the behind-the-scenes story of the September 2007 issue of Vogue. Even if you aren’t particularly interested … Continue reading
Pick it for your book club
A fact of life of working at a book review is that I am often asked for book club suggestions. True story: My typically easy-going grandmother once left an “urgent” voicemail. Channeling Miss Clavel, I had a sinking feeling that … Continue reading
Monday contest: On seduction and magical reading
The slow, passionate burn of seduction. An inspiring paean to the power of books and reading. Sounds pretty good, right? But what could seduction + reading have in common? For starters . . . they’re the topics of this week’s … Continue reading
Bristol Palin’s thus-far memoir out this week
Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far, the memoir from Bristol Palin, came out on Tuesday. Her “behind-the-headlines” memoir focuses on what it was like to go from average kid to spotlight — and everything in between. She discusses … Continue reading
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Nerd Do Well’
Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy’s Journey to Becoming a Big Kid by Simon Pegg Gotham • $27.50 • ISBN 9781592406814 on sale June 9, 2011 Any fan of comedy—especially of the quirky, British variety—will recognize the face on the … Continue reading
Jaycee Dugard speaks on July 12
Nearly two years ago, Jaycee Dugard was discovered living in a shed in the backyard of the man who abducted her at the age of 11 and is the father of her two daughters. Now that her court case against … Continue reading
Talking with America’s Best Chef
We were excited enough about a good time to check it out! Meanwhile, we at BookPage hope to check out Prune the next time we’re in NYC.
What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness’
The Girl’s Guide to Homelessness by Brianna Karp Harlequin • $16.95 • ISBN 9780373892358 Unable to find work after losing her job during the recession in 2008, Brianna Karp moved into a trailer in a Walmart parking lot. She spent … Continue reading
