Don’t Count Me Out: A Baltimore Dope Fiend’s Miraculous Recovery

Never underestimate our capacity for redemption.

Mothertrucker

By Amy Butcher

Mothertrucker

A bittersweet exploration of God, violence, and the power of friendship.

Confessions: A Life of Failed Promises

A literary critic admits his shortcomings.

The Storyteller

By Dave Grohl

The Storyteller

This pleasant recollection from the affable rocker is light on revelations.

Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life

An entertaining, edifying look at the underappreciated Australian author.

The Young H.G. Wells

By Claire Tomalin

The Young H.G. Wells

Sadly, the man at the center of this new biography remains largely invisible.

Led Zeppelin

By Bob Spitz

Led Zeppelin

This gimlet-eyed chronicle reveals the rock gods to be sadly (and sickeningly) human.