Biography & Autobiography

Bruce Stockler’s I Sleep at Red Lights, published in 2004, is not your typical novel; it’s a vibrant, almost hallucinatory journey into the mind of a man grappling with loss and the absurdity of modern life. Stockler, a writer and photographer with a keen eye for the strange beauty in the mundane, crafts a narrative

In 2022, A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney, a memoir published by Spiegel & Grau, landed not as a celebrity tell-all but as a raw, unflinching exploration of grief and resilience. Delaney, already known for his sharp wit and comedic persona, reveals a deeply personal side as he navigates the unimaginable loss of his

In 2011, The Memory Palace by Mira Bartók, a memoir published by Free Press, emerged not just as a personal story but as a raw exploration of identity, family, and the fragile nature of memory itself. Bartók, an artist and writer, doesn’t just recount her experiences; she crafts a narrative that resonates with anyone who

The Tennis Partner, a memoir by Abraham Verghese, published in 2000, transcends the typical sports narrative, evolving into a profound exploration of friendship, addiction, and the complexities of human existence. Verghese, an acclaimed physician known for his deep empathy and storytelling ability, draws from his own experiences, making this narrative both intensely personal and universally

How I Accidentally Joined the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy (and Found Inner Peace), published in 2000 by Harry Stein, is a non-fiction narrative that’s part memoir, part cultural critique. Stein, a journalist known for his liberal leanings, takes a sharp, often humorous, look at his personal evolution as he grapples with his growing discomfort with the

Lyn Slater’s How to Be Old, published in 2023, is not your typical self-help guide. It’s a fiercely intelligent and deeply personal exploration of aging, written by a woman who has lived it – not from an academic’s armchair, but from the vibrant and ever-evolving front lines. Slater, a former social worker turned accidental fashion

Coach: Lessons on the Game of Life, published in 2005 by W.W. Norton & Company, isn’t your typical sports biography. Michael Lewis, the author renowned for his insightful dives into the worlds of finance and baseball with books like Moneyball and The Big Short, shifts his focus to the life of his childhood baseball coach,

The Greatest War: Americans in Combat, 1917-1918, by Gerald Astor, published in 1998, is a compelling non-fiction account that plunges readers into the heart of America’s experience in World War I. Astor, a seasoned military historian, brings his expertise to bear on this often overlooked chapter in American history, crafting a narrative that is both

In the realm of historical scholarship, few works resonate with the profound depth and breadth of African American Lives, edited by the eminent Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham. Published in 2004, this monumental collection of biographical essays transcends the typical historical anthology. It stands as a vital tapestry of individual narratives that

The Will Eisner Companion, by N. C. Christopher Couch and Stephen Weiner, published in 2004, is not a graphic novel but rather a comprehensive critical biography and analysis of the life and work of one of the most important figures in comic history, Will Eisner. This isn’t a breezy read, but a detailed examination of