Saturday, March 8, 2025

This month’s best new biographies and memoirs

 
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This Month's Best New Biographies & Memoirs
 
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Book cover for Lorne by Susan Morrison
The enigmatic man behind SNL finally steps into the spotlight
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller
  • If you're a fan of comedy, this "top-shelf showbiz biography" (Kirkus Reviews) is a must-read
  • Unprecedented access to Lorne Michaels himself, his friends, and his show's iconic stars
  • "One of the best biographies I've ever read… Rich in details and anecdotes" (Star Tribune)
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Media mentions for Lorne by Susan MorrisonMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Vulture, Fast Company, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Rolling Stone, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for No Fault by Haley Mlotek
An unflinching look at love, marriage, and ultimately, divorce
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With a wealth of inherited notions about divorce, one writer examines her own — and the institution itself
  • "An ideal hybrid of rigorous reporting, social commentary, and personal reflection" (Susan Orlean)
  • Rave reviews from The Washington Post, Jia Tolentino, Vanity Fair, and more
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Media mentions for No Fault by Haley MlotekMEDIA MENTIONS:The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Vulture, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Presidents at War by Steven M. Gillon
Discover how World War II molded a generation of US leaders
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a New York Times bestselling author and distinguished historian
  • Examines the conflict's influence on the philosophies and policies of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush Sr.
  • "Brilliantly blends vivid biographical sketches with astute political analysis" (Pulitzer Prize winner Fredrik Logevall)
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Media mentions for Presidents at War by Steven M. GillonMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for After the North Pole by Erling Kagge
A 58-day trek to the North Pole — on nothing but skis
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Bursting with history and adventure" (Booklist)
  • This awe-inspiring memoir from a Scandinavian explorer will transport you to an icy landscape that glitters with timeless mystique
  • "It's impossible to read Erling Kagge and not fall in love with the North Pole" (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth Extinction)
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Media mentions for After the North Pole by Erling KaggeMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Talk to Me by Rich Benjamin
The grandson of a Haitian president confronts his family's hidden history
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "At once a searing domestic drama and an illuminating glimpse at Haiti's history. Readers will be rapt" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • Salman Rushdie says he couldn't stop reading this "brilliant" exploration of violence, family legacy, and political strife
  • Praise from The Atlantic, BookPage, Publishers Weekly, and more
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Media mentions for Talk to Me by Rich BenjaminMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, Slate, Vanity Fair, Foreign Policy, Ebony, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler
The latest memoir from a beloved comedian 'doesn't hold back' (People)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Handler muses on how she became the woman she always wanted to be
  • Chock-full of outrageously funny stories — from selling spiked lemonade as a kid to revealing intimate details on national TV
  • The perfect companion to her new Netflix special dropping on March 25
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Media mentions for I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea HandlerMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Oprah Daily, People, Bustle, Parade, Variety
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Book cover for The Stained Glass Window by David Levering Lewis
One family's sweeping history comes to life through a single church window
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • By excavating the stories of his own ancestors, a two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author transforms our understanding of the American story
  • "A major accomplishment in its reach and scope and reconnection with the past" (Los Angeles Times)
  • "At once narrative history, family chronicle, and personal memoir… A luminous work" (The Wall Street Journal)
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Media mentions for The Stained Glass Window by David Levering LewisMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Song So Wild and Blue by Paul Lisicky
'A beautiful tribute to a legendary musician and the act of creation' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A novelist intertwines memoir and biography in this intimate account of the ways Joni Mitchell's music has been the soundtrack to his own journey
  • "There is no writer more attentive than Lisicky, and to see him turn his brilliance to Joni Mitchell is a thrilling wonder" (National Book Award finalist Elizabeth McCracken)
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Media mentions for Song So Wild and Blue by Paul LisickyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Mornings Without Mii by Mayumi Inaba and Ginny Tapley Takemori
Through joy and grief, a 20-year relationship between a woman and her cat unfolds
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "What a lovely book to curl up with this spring" (Literary Hub)
  • The first English translation of a beloved Japanese memoir
  • "I have never read a book quite like this… Profoundly real, specific, moving, and beautifully written" (Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot)
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Media mentions for Mornings Without Mii by Mayumi Inaba and Ginny Tapley TakemoriMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Saving Five by Amanda Nguyen
What would you say to your five-year-old self?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this imaginative and moving memoir, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee reflects on her pursuit of justice after a devastating sexual assault
  • "Shows us how to reclaim the full spectrum of our lives, replete with pain, fury, creativity, and recovered dreams" (Chanel Miller, author of Know My Name)
  • From an activist recently selected for Blue Origin's historic all-female spaceflight launching this spring
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Media mentions for Saving Five by Amanda NguyenMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, Oprah Daily, People, Elle, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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From Here to the Great Unknown
From Here to the Great Unknown
By Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
In this 2024 New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick told by Elvis Presley’s only child and posthumously completed by her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley recounts her life — from the day her father died to her marriage to Michael Jackson and the moments in between. “Stunningly candid” (The Washington Post).
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Creek Mary’s Blood
By Dee Brown
From the New York Times bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: Filled with “dark, inexorable energy” (Kirkus Reviews), this historical saga paints a vivid portrait of Creek tribe members throughout history, following Mary Musgrove and her family from colonial rebellion to the Civil War.
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A “heart-wrenching and humorous” tale (Publishers Weekly) for fans of Me Before You: Due to a rare condition, Jubilee has spent her life avoiding others — but a chance meeting with single father Eric could open her eyes to new possibilities. “The ideal pick for book clubs” (RT Book Reviews).
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By Kate Manning
“A daring page-turner” (Oprah Daily) with over 4,700 five-star Goodreads ratings: As a 19th-century midwife defies public opinion, she attracts powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to bring her down. “Exquisitely written and richly detailed… I loved this novel” (Christina Baker Kline).
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What Remains of Her
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From a New York Times bestselling author: In rural Vermont, the case of a vanished mother and daughter quickly grows cold — until another child goes missing in the woods 25 years later. “Dark, twisting… A relentless mystery that will keep you riveted page after haunting page” (Lisa Unger).
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“An absolutely perfect love story” (Annabel Monaghan) that “will infuse you with warmth from the inside out” (The Washington Post): Forced to embark on a road trip home together for Christmas, Hazel and Ash both try to ignore their chemistry… “The frenemies-to-lovers book of my dreams” (Christina Lauren).
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Before I Love You
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