The Late Starters Orchestra

The author recounts his late-in-life journey to become a cellist and, in the process, reminds us to never stop learning.

Dancing Through It: My Journey in the Ballet

A professional ballerina comes of age and discovers her true worth.

A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London, and New York

In an unflinching memoir, the actress recounts a life both fragmented and enchanting.

Mozart: A Life

By Paul Johnson

Mozart: A Life

The master of quick-read history offers an excellent biography for anyone curious to know more about the fascinating composer.

Anything Goes

Ethan Mordden

Anything Goes

The author surveys American musical theatre, from its beginnings in the 18th century into the present day.

Simple Dreams

Linda Ronstadt

Simple Dreams

The popular singer traces her flight through harmony in her new memoir.

Jim Henson: The Biography

A heartwarming, endearing, and joyful study of one of the great entertainment and media giants of the second half of the 20th century.

The Grammar of Rock: Art and Artlessness in 20th-Century Pop Lyrics

The “artlessness” of the title conveys the author’s attitude in this quirky and highly subjective retrospective of rock music.