The Wild Truth

By Carine McCandless

The Wild Truth

A sister strives to correct her brother’s story, but finds you can never define the whole truth for someone.

Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea’s Elite

A Korean-American writer teaching at a boys’ college in Pyongyang discovers the tragic human costs of life in a repressive regime.

Russian Tattoo: A Memoir

By Elena Gorokhova

Russian Tattoo: A Memoir

A refreshing amount of candor elevates this chronicle of an immigrant’s life in America.

The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

The cabaret-punk diva shares the story of her evolution into a mistress of requesting.

Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin

This expansive portrait of the music legend reveals both her strengths and frailties.

Raising Girls in Bohemia: Meditations of an American Father

These compelling, interwoven essays explore the concept of “otherness.”

Yes Please

By Amy Poehler

Yes Please

Reset your expectations for laughs and prepare, instead, for Amy Poehler’s twists on familiar lessons.