Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live

A solid if undramatic look at the iconic showrunner.

The Garretts of Columbia

By David Nicholson

The Garretts of Columbia

Piecing together a story that started in the antebellum era.

Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father

An utterly riveting recollection of life with a monster.

How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying: Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight for Ukraine

A young officer refuses to be ground down while battling the Russians.

The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir

A clear-eyed, searing reflection from an indie-rock favorite.

Memorial Days: A Memoir

By Geraldine Brooks

Memorial Days: A Memoir

This poignant book on grief ultimately teaches gladness.

Hitchcock’s Blondes

By Laurence Leamer

Hitchcock’s Blondes

A psychological portrait of eight actresses who captivated the auteur.

The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe

This revelatory work restores a lost figure to the pantheon of pivotal world leaders.