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Capote's women : a true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for an era
Leamer, Laurence, author.
2021
While enjoying all the fruits of his success - including cultivating close friendships with the richest and most admired women of the era - Truman Capote was struck with an idea for what he was sure would be his most celebrated novel. Biographer Laurence Leamer reveals the complex web of relationships and scandalous true stories behind Truman Capote's never-published final novel, "Answered Prayers" - the dark secrets, tragic glamour, and Capote's ultimate betrayal of the group of female friends he called his "swans."
Counting the cost : a memoir
Duggar, Jill, author
2023
For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Theirs is a remarkable story of the power of the truth and is a moving example of how to find healing through honesty.
Five Families : the rise, decline, and resurgence of America's most powerful Mafia empires
Raab, Selwyn.
2005
The definitive history of the Mafia's infamous Five Families, the campaign to eradicate them, and the mob's refusal to die.
Friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing : a memoir
Perry, Matthew, 1969- author
2022
"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"-- Provided by publisher.
I'll be gone in the dark : one woman's obsessive search for the Golden State Killer
McNamara, Michelle, author
2018
Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI
Grann, David, author
2017
Presents a true account of the early twentieth-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.
King Richard
2021
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, follow the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.
The lost girls : the true story of the Cleveland abductions and the incredible rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus
Glatt, John, author
2015
My grandfather would have shot me : a Black woman discovers her family's Nazi past
Teege, Jennifer, 1970- author
2015
Out came the sun : overcoming the legacy of mental illness, addiction, and suicide in my family
Hemingway, Mariel, author
2015
Sing Street = La Rue des Chansons
2016
See 1980s Dublin through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Conor, who is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents' relationship and money troubles while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, uber-cool Raphina. With the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band's music videos. There's only one problem: he's not part of a band yet.
Spare
Harry, Prince, Duke of Sussex, 1984- author
2023
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. With its raw, unflinching honesty, this is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.
Will
Smith, Will, 1968- author
2021
One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.
Yesterday
2019
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in a tiny English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. Then, after a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that the Beatles have never existed. And he finds himself with a very complicated problem, indeed.