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Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes

Moshe Kasher - Random House
Format: Hardcover

A "hilarious" (Dax Shepard) , "surprisingly emotional trip" (The Chainsmokers) through deep American subcultures ranging from Burning Man to Alcoholics Anonymous, by the writer and comedian Moshe Kasher"Moshe Kasher has the rare gift to simultaneously celebrate...
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Please Miss: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Penis

Grace Lavery - Seal Press
Format: Hardcover

"The queer memoir you've been waiting for" - Carmen Maria MachadoGrace Lavery is a reformed druggie, an unreformed omnisexual chaos Muppet, and 100 percent, all-natural, synthetic female hormone monster. As soon as she solves her "penis problem," she begins receiving...
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Chetna's Indian Feasts: Everyday meals and easy entertaining

Chetna Makan - Hamlyn
Format: Hardcover

The latest book from Great British Bake Off's Chetna Makan, queen of Indian home cooking. OVER 80 BRAND-NEW TASTY RECIPES TO ENJOY WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY FROM BAKE OFF'S CHETNA MAKAN. Chetna Makan is the queen of Indian home cooking. First introduced to us on The Great British...
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Room to Dream

DAVID LYNCH - Random House
Format: Hardcover

The extraordinary, highly anticipated memoir from visionary filmmaker David Lynch In this memoir, David Lynch, co-creator of Twin Peaks and writer and director of groundbreaking films like Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, opens...
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Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: Recipes & Tales from the Ancient Culture

Farokh Talati - Bloomsbury Absolute
Format: Hardcover

In more than 150 recipes, a journey into the world of Parsi culture through food, feasts, and family favorites-featuring original four-color photography and a foreword by Parsi scholar Homi Bhabha."Jamva Chalo Ji," a simple yet celebratory phrase in Parsi-Gujarati, translates...
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The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV

Colton Underwood - Gallery Books
Format: Hardcover

From former football player and star of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette comes a fascinating and eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at his drama-filled season on the hit reality show. Before Colton Underwood captured the hearts of millions on The Bachelor, he was a goofy,...
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Buseyisms: Gary Busey's Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Gary Busey - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

Words of wisdom and incredible life stories, told through Gary Busey's unique Buseyisms."What is a Buseyism? I take the letters that spell a word to create a definition for the word in the truth of its deeper, dimensional meaning. I weave in my personal anecdotes along with my musings...
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Hip Hop Raised Me

DJ Semtex - Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition
Format: Paperback

The definitive volume on the massive and enduring impact of hip hop over the last forty years, now in a compact paperback edition.In 2008, with help from Jay-Z and Puff, Barack Obama got the hip hop vote, and became the first African American to be elected president. For a brief moment,...
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The Great American Recipe Cookbook: Regional Cuisine and Family Favorites from the Hit TV Show

The Great American Recipe - BenBella Books
Format: Hardcover

This beautiful cookbook from the home cooks and judges on the brand-new PBS show The Great American Recipe showcases the best in American regional cookingIn the first season of The Great American Recipe, 10 home chefs representing distinct culinary backgrounds brought with them a rich collection...
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Give Them Lala

Lala Kent - Gallery Books
Format: Hardcover

What does "Give them Lala" mean? It means giving the truest, most honest version of yourself to the world. It means being authentic, bold, adventurous, and having an unapologetic approach to life. Hollywood is where Lauren Burningham, aspiring actress from Utah, fully embraced...
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