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Harry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy
Gabriella Oldham · University Press of Kentucky
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover
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Among silent film comedians, three names stand out -- Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd -- but Harry Langdon indisputably deserves to sit among them as the fourth "king." In films such as The Strong Man (1926) and Long Pants (1927) , Langdon parlayed his pantomime... |
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Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosophy
MICHAEL PERRY · Harper
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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The beloved memoirist and bestselling author of Population: 485 reflects on the lessons he's learned from his unlikely alter ego, French Renaissance philosopher Michel de Montaigne."The journey began on a gurney," writes Michael Perry, describing the debilitating kidney stone... |
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There Are No Grown-ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story
Pamela Druckerman · Penguin Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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The best-selling author of BRINGING UP BÉBÉ investigates life in her forties, and wonders whether her mind will ever catch up with her face.When Pamela Druckerman turns 40, waiters start calling her "Madame," and she detects a disturbing new message in mens' gazes: I would... |
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Grace Notes: My Recollections
Katey Sagal · Gallery Books
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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Gripping, singular, and gorgeously reflective, Grace Notes is a memoir told in essays by beloved actress, Hollywood veteran, and singer/songwriter Katey Sagal - perfect for fans of Mary Louise Parker's Dear Mr. You and Patti Smith's M Train.Popular and award-winning star Katey Sagal chronicles... |
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Liner Notes: On Parents & Children, Exes & Excess, Death & Decay, & a Few of My Other Favorite Things
Loudon Wainwright, III · Blue Rider Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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Loudon Wainwright III, the son of esteemed Life magazine columnist Loudon Wainwright, Jr., is the patriarch of one of America's great musical families. He is the former husband of Kate McGarrigle and Suzzy Roche, and father of Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche,... |
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What Would Dolly Do?: How to Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World
Lauren Marino · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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A spirited homage to Dolly Parton that captures the unique humor, no-nonsense wisdom, flash, and sass of one of America's most iconic stars.One of twelve children raised in a shack in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Dolly Parton grew to become an international superstar... |
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Thanks, Obama: My Hopey Changey White House Years
David Litt · Ecco
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover
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Remember when presidents spoke in complete sentences instead of in unhinged tweets? Former Obama speechwriter David Litt does. In his comic, coming-of-age memoir, he takes us back to the Obama years - and charts a path forward in the age of Trump. More than any other presidency, Barack... |
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She Made Me Laugh: My Friend Nora Ephron
Richard Cohen · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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Nora Ephron, one of the most famous writers, film makers, and personalities of her time is captured by her long-time and dear friend in a hilarious, blunt, raucous, and poignant recollection of their decades-long friendship.Nora Ephron (1941-2012) was a phenomenal personality, journalist,... |
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Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story
Steven Curtis Chapman · Flemming H Revell
Pages: 448
Format: Print book
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For decades, Steven Curtis Chapman's music and message have brought hope and inspiration to millions around the world. Now, for the first time, Steven openly shares the experiences that have shaped him, his faith, and his music in a life that has included incredible highs and faith-shaking... |
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Sing for Your Life: A Story of Race, Music, and Family
Daniel Bergner · Lee Boudreaux Books
Pages: 311
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times bestsellerA New York Times Notable Book A Washington Post Notable Book A Publishers Weekly Book of the Year As seen on CBS This Morning, NPR's Fresh Air, and People MagazineA New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Library Journal... |
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Wanna Bet?: A Degenerate Gambler's Guide to Living on the Edge
Artie Lange · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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When Artie Lange's first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller, Too Fat To Fish, hit the top of the charts, audiences learned what Howard Stern listeners already knew: that Artie is one of the funniest people alive. He is also an artist haunted by his fair share of demons, which overtook... |
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Get Off the Grid!: Saul Goodman's Guide to Staying Off the Radar
Saul Goodman · Thomas Dunne Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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So you want to disappear? Whether you got the fuzz on your back or a price on your head, Saul Goodman can help!Big Brother's got eyes everywhere -- don't pretend they're not all watching you. Nowadays you'd better assume anything you do is already on the 24/7 news feed,... |
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The Military Science of Star Wars
GEORGE BEAHM · Tor Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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Thefirst ever in-depth analysis of the tactics and equipment used by the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe has arrived! Spanning all of the films, this comprehensive book goes in to detail about the various guerrilla tactics ofthe Rebel Alliance and the awe-inspiring might of the Grand... |
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