Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl A Memoir by Carrie Brownstein Hardcover, 244 pages The guitarist and vocalist of feminist punk trio Sleater-Kinney presents a candid and deeply personal assessment of life in the rock-and-roll industry that reveals her struggles with rock's double standards and her codevelopment of the comedy Portlandia. 75,000 first printing. All Songs +1: Carrie Brownstein Isn't Who You Think She Is Music Destroys And Music Heals In 'Modern Girl' 'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music
Troublemaker Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini and Rebecca Paley Hardcover, 234 pages The former "King of Queens" star recounts her life, her success in Hollywood, and her time with the Church of Scientology. A 'Troublemaker' Leaves Her Life In Scientology
The White Road Journey into an Obsession by Edmund De Waal Hardcover, 401 pages Author Edmund de Waal offers narrative history of porcelain that traces the stories of the his travels through five regions where porcelain was innovated, created and collected. 'White Road' Maps The History Of Porcelain
I Blame Dennis Hopper And Other Stories from a Life Lived in and Out of the Movies by Illeana Douglas Hardcover, 293 pages The award-winning actress describes how her parents changed the course of their, and her, life after seeing Easy Rider and trading in a normal middle-class existence for one full of hippies, goats, free spirits and free love. Actress Illeana Douglas Recounts A Life 'Lived In And Out Of The Movies'
My Father's Guitar & Other Imaginary Things by Joseph Skibell Paperback, 209 pages The author offers a complex self-portrait through a collection of personal essays centered on stories both realistic and imaginary. 'My Father's Guitar' Plays On Perception And Memory
Furiously Happy A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson Hardcover, 329 pages A popular blogger presents a humorous and candid memoir about her lifelong battle with severe depression and anxiety, discussing how embracing both the flawed and the beautiful parts of life have enabled her to find joy in outrageous ways. 'Ridiculous Fun' Helps A Blogger See Through Depression's Darkness
The Blue Touch Paper A Memoir by David Hare Hardcover, 320 pages One of Britain's best-known screenwriters and dramatists presents a vibrant and account of becoming a writer amid the enormous flux of postwar England, taking readers through his university days at Cambridge all the way up to his success as a playwright. Dramatist David Hare Says, Like Many Writers, He's Driven By Doubt
The Arab of the Future A Graphic Memoir: a Childhood in the Middle East (1978-1984) by Riad Sattouf and Sam Taylor Paperback, 153 pages The author recounts his nomadic childhood growing up in rural France, Gaddafi's Libya, and Assad's Syria, under the roof of his father, a Syrian Pan-Arabist, who drags his family along in his pursuit of grandiose dreams for the Arab nation. Rage And Humor Alternate In 'Arab Of The Future'
Empire of Imagination Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons by Michael Witwer Hardcover, 302 pages For the first time ever, the life of the godfather of all fantasy adventure games is chronicled, from his childhood in Lake Geneva to his untimely death in 2008, revealing his unwavering commitment to the power of creativity in the face of myriad sources of adversity. After 40 Years, Dungeons & Dragons Still Brings Players To The Table
Hemingway in Love His Own Story by A. E. Hotchner Hardcover, 172 pages Presents Hemingway's deeply reflective account of his destructive Paris affair and how it affected the legendary life he rebuilt afterward, as told to his best friend, writer A.E. Hotchner. 'Hemingway In Love' Chronicles Papa's Romantic Regrets
The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh A Walk Through the Forest That Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood by Kathryn Aalto Hardcover, 307 pages Explores the inspiration for A.A. Milne's fictional Hundred Acre Wood, South-East England's Ashdown Forest, and how it influenced the author's famous works. 'Natural World': In Which We Make An Expotition To The Hundred Acre Wood
My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem Hardcover, 276 pages A feminist activist and co-founder of Ms. magazine presents a memoir comprised of reflections on definitive events in her career, from her time on the campaign trail and interactions with forefront political leaders to her visits to India and her encounters with civilian feminists. At 81, Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender'
Notorious RBG The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Hardcover, 227 pages Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik present an illustrated biography of the feminist icon and legal pioneer who has changed the world, especially in the realms of gender equality and civil rights. Notorious RBG: The Supreme Court Justice Turned Cultural Icon
Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell Hardcover, 274 pages A portrait of the popular French Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, discusses his nonpartisan influence on a fledgling United States, his relationships with the Founding Fathers and his contributions during the contentious 1824 presidential election. By the best-selling author of Assassination Vacation. 125,000 first printing. 'Somewhat United' Brings Lafayette Down From His Pedestal
Becoming Nicole The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis Nutt Hardcover, 279 pages 'Becoming Nicole' Recounts One Family's Acceptance Of A Transgender Child
The Outsider My Life in Intrigue by Frederick Forsyth Hardcover, 332 pages From Frederick Forsyth, the grand master of international suspense, comes his most intriguing story ever — his own. Frederick Forsyth, Thrilling In Real Life
Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello Hardcover, 674 pages A personal introspective by the pop songwriter and performer traces his Liverpool upbringing, artistic influences, creative pursuit of original punk sounds and emergence in the MTV world. Elvis Costello: 'There Is No Absolute Right And Wrong About Music' Elvis Costello's 'Unfaithful Music' Is Defiantly Fun
Killing a King The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel by Dan Ephron Hardcover, 290 pages Traces the parallel stories of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his stalker, Yigal Amir, to explore the assassination's fundamental and wrenching impact on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Revisiting Rabin's Assassination, And The Peace That Might Have Been
My Journey by Donna Karan, Barbra Streisand and Kathleen Boyes Hardcover, 363 pages A personal, provocative memoir by the iconic designer includes candid stories about her difficult and isolated childhood, her nearly five-decade career in the fashion industry, her two marriages, her children, and her spiritual life. Donna Karan On Motherhood, Fashion And Designing The Perfect Pair Of Jeans
Keep Moving And Other Tips and Truths About Aging by Dick Van Dyke and Todd Gold Hardcover, 239 pages The popular movie and television star shares his thoughts on embracing the later years of life with a positive attitude as he approaches his ninetieth birthday. Dance, Sing, Just 'Keep Moving,' Dick Van Dyke Tells Seniors