The Bedwetter Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee by Sarah Silverman Hardcover, 240 pages The star of "The Sarah Silverman Program" on Comedy Central offers a memoir that includes humorous essays, embarrassing photos, mortifying childhood diary entries, and humiliating e-mails to and from her comedian friends. Sarah Silverman: Playing The Dummy For Laughs Sarah Silverman: Turning Ignorance Into Comedy
Decoded by Jay-Z Paperback, 335 pages The controversial hip-hop artist presents the story of his life and career through lyrics, images, and a personal narrative that also offers insight into his creative process. Jay-Z 'Decoded:' The Fresh Air Interview Exploring The Atlantic Ocean, The 'Multiverse,' A Rapper's Life And 'Having It All' Jay-Z: Interviewed And 'Decoded'
The Apprentice My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pepin Hardcover, 318 pages The popular television cooking show host traces his rise from an intimidated thirteen-year-old apprentice to a famous chef, recounting his work under prestigious teachers, his journey to America, and his experiences with contemporaries. The Long View: French Gourmand Jacques Pepin
Create Dangerously The Immigrant Artist at Work by Edwidge Danticat Hardcover, 189 pages 'Create Dangerously': The Heart And Healing Of Haiti
Life by Keith Richards and James Fox Hardcover, 564 pages The lead guitarist for The Rolling Stones recounts his life, from a youth obsessed with Chuck Berry to the formation of the Stones and their subsequent stardom, and discusses his problems with drugs, the death of Brian Jones, and his relationship with Mick Jagger. Keith Richards' 'Life' With The Rolling Stones Big Names Are Back: Keith Richards, Marlo Thomas, Gary Shteyngart, And More Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones
The Discovery of Jeanne Baret A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe by Glynis Ridley Hardcover, 288 pages In a deeply researched and engagingly written narrative of science, adventure, love, and an unprecedented voyage of discovery, Ridley reveals the true story of Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. The First Woman To Go 'Round The World Did It As A Man A Female Explorer Discovered On The High Seas
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Paperback, 289 pages When Parents Refused To Talk, Angelou Explained Sex — And Healing Three Books To Quell Your Quarter-Life Crisis
365 Thank Yous The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life by John Kralik Hardcover, 228 pages The author explains how writing thank you notes led him out of hopelessness and into the fulfillment of lifelong dreams. Perfect Thank You Notes: Heartfelt And Handwritten
The Lady in the Tower The Fall of Anne Boleyn by Alison Weir Hardcover, 434 pages An account of Henry VIII's second wife's final days seeks to vindicate her from popular negative perceptions while offering insight into additional nuances that affected her character and marriage to the infamous monarch. By the author of Mistress of the Monarchy. Reprint. The 'Real' Alice In Wonderland, The Fall Of A Queen, And More Alison Weir, Arguing The Case For Anne Boleyn
The Fall of the House of Zeus The Rise and Ruin of America's Most Powerful Trial Lawyer by Curtis Wilkie Hardcover, 385 pages Traces the rise and fall of billionaire lawyer Dickie Scruggs, documenting how he made his fortune through class-action lawsuits directed at the tobacco and asbestos industries before his conviction for conspiring to bribe a Mississippi state judge. An Attorney's Fall: From Billionaire To Inmate
Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace by David Lipsky Paperback, 320 pages Shares the author's travels with the late David Foster Wallace based on interviews from the 1996 "Infinite Jest" book tour, covering such topics as Wallace's literary process, struggles with fame, and battle with mental illness. Weird And Wonderful Books: 2010's Hidden Gems A Not-So-Brief Interview With David Foster Wallace
Washington A Life by Ron Chernow Hardcover, 904 pages The National Book Award-winning author of The House of Morgan offers a comprehensive account of the life of George Washington, disposing of the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man and instead bringing to vivid life a dashing, passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods who fiercely guarded his private life. 600,000 first printing. 2010's Best Nonfiction For Winning Family Arguments 'Washington: A Life': The Person, Not The Persona A Portrait On Paper: Chernow's 'Washington, A Life'
Thelonious Monk The Life and Times of an American Original by Robin D. G. Kelley Hardcover, 588 pages A comprehensive profile of the enigmatic jazz pianist and composer offers insight into his origins, his early musical career, and the mid-twentieth-century cultural upheavals that shaped his personal and creative life. Looking At The Life And Times Of Thelonious Monk New In Paperback: Nov. 15-21 In A New Biography, Monk Minus The Myth
Curfewed Night One Kashmiri Journalist's Frontline Account of Life, Love, and War in His Homeland by Basharat Peer Hardcover, 223 pages A native to the war-torn region of Kashmir offers a harrowing portrait of the area of dispute between India and Pakistan, featuring personal stories behind one of the most brutal conflicts in modern times. A Little Bundle Of New: Best Book Debuts Of 2010
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Hardcover, 369 pages The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks documents the story of how scientists took cells from an unsuspecting descendant of freed slaves and created a human cell line that has been kept alive indefinitely, enabling numerous medical and scientific discoveries. Here's What College Freshmen Are Reading 'Immortal' Cells Of Henrietta Lacks Live On In Labs College Freshmen Learn From 'Henrietta Lacks'