reviews

Scholars and devotees of Hollywood’s Golden Age will enjoy these considerations of important women in film history.

Foodie memoirs, an indie rocker's life story, and multiple books that wrestle with racial justice are on offer this month, along with a memoir from The Book Thief author Markus Zusak.

A most moving, memorable memoir that expertly incorporates sensory details. Readers will be able to easily envision de Bastion’s grandfather, his love of music and great talent for it, his strength and resilience during the war, and the power of his music to keep him alive.

Explore the varied landscape of social sciences publishing via LJ’s top picks in anthropology, parapsychology, parenting, economics, memoir, and more.

On offer this month are a debut memoir from global activist Jaha Marie Dukureh, a biography about Edna Ferber, and two memoirs that reflect on learning the crafts of carpentry and woodworking.

A memoir and a biography showcase the lives of women in the world of punk rock. 

Opinionated views of Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Midler make for entertaining, informative, and fascinating reads.

Bill Clinton details his life after the White House; Angela Merkel writes about her life as the first woman chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany; several celebrities pen memoirs; and fascinating historical figures inspire biographies.

Hollywood and musical memoirs are highlights, along with a memoir about reading and books, science, and the supernatural.