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Chasing History review: Carl Bernstein’s pre-Watergate world

Before he helped bring down Richard Nixon, the reporter grew up in a school of hard knocks. His memoir is a treasureFew reporters are synonymous with their craft. Bob Woodward of the Washington Post is one, his former partner, Carl Bernstein, another. Together, they broke open the Watergate... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-16 07:00:43 UTC ]
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Profusely Illustrated review: Edward Sorel and all the golden ages of New York magazines

A memoir by a man who has drawn caricatures for the greatest editors is a treasure trove of the American mid-century modernAt 92, Edward Sorel is the grand old man of New York magazines. For 60 years, his blistering caricatures have lit up the pages of Harper’s, the Atlantic, Esquire, Time,... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-15 07:00:17 UTC ]
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Is Steph Curry’s memoir worth $10 million?

I should preface this by saying that I’m a big fan of Steph Curry. He’s indisputably the greatest shooter of all time. He’s done more to revolutionize the game (for both good and ill I would argue, but that’s a discussion for another day…) than any other player of his generation. He proved the... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-01-14 18:13:15 UTC ]
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8 Books by Queer Writers Who Came of Age in the 90s

The ’90s are back, as if they could ever truly peace out. Between Fear Street and Captain Marvel and the Alanis Morissette musical, the last mostly-offline decade is getting a gargantuan nostalgia polish. For my memoir Sticker—an exploration of my childhood in Charlottesville, Virginia via 20... Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2022-01-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of January 17, 2022

Grand Central buys a memoir from members of the U.K.’s first all-female rock group, Amy Fusselman sells a novel to Mariner, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Michael Joseph scoops Tremelling's fighter pilot memoir

An “exhilarating and insightful” memoir of life as a fighter pilot from Commander Paul Tremelling has been signed by Penguin Michael Joseph. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-14 01:50:19 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Daily: January 13, 2022

“‘High-Risk.’ Was I that? What did those words even mean?” Edgar Gomez on sex, desire, and going on PrEP. | Lit Hub Memoir David Hollander considers how fiction can save us from despair. | Lit Hub “The true story of the diary’s composition reveals how much thought and effort Anne put into... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-01-13 11:30:16 UTC ]
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New Best Sellers Run the Gamut From Escapist to Galvanizing

Nita Prose’s novel whisks you to a luxury hotel, while Jamie Raskin’s memoir is a reminder of what really matters: home, family and democracy. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-01-13 10:00:02 UTC ]
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Hodder Studio signs Kennedy's memoir on relationship with mother

Hodder Studio has landed Letters from Brenda by Emma Kennedy, a memoir that explores the author's relationship with her mum, inspired by the discovery of 75 lost letters. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 23:00:44 UTC ]
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At Least Don’t Look Up…Tries?

Also, remembering Sidney Poitier and discussing Lost & Found: A Memoir with author Kathryn Schulz. Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2022-01-12 10:05:00 UTC ]
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A Memoir of a Young Girl’s Survival Amid Mounting Horrors

In “Mala’s Cat,” Mala Kacenberg describes her time hiding out in the forest during World War II after losing her family. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-01-12 10:00:02 UTC ]
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Parenting while Black was hard enough for Taylor Harris. Then something went wrong

Taylor Harris discusses 'This Boy We Made,' her memoir on seeking answers about her son, the anxieties of Black parenting and her evolving faith Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-01-11 14:00:41 UTC ]
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Is There a Silver Lining to Loss? This Memoir Shows Its Shimmer.

In “Lost & Found,” Kathryn Schulz explores the confluence of death, love and hope. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-01-11 10:00:05 UTC ]
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Jami Attenberg’s Memoir Is a Portrait of the Artist as a Born Writer

In “I Came All This Way to Meet You,” the novelist reveals how far she’s traveled — and how many obstacles she’s cleared — to get where she is now. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-01-11 10:00:05 UTC ]
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Jami Attenberg on Building a Writing Life

At the Guardian, Jami Attenberg, author of the recent memoir I Came All This Way to Meet You, reflects on how a key moment of rejection allowed her to carve out her own path as a writer. “I’m old enough to realise that there is one more important part to carving out your creative life: … The... Continue reading at 'The Millions'

[ The Millions | 2022-01-10 21:30:10 UTC ]
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How love, death and ampersands changed Kathryn Schulz's life

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and author of the memoir "Lost and Found" unpacks the meaning and importance of joy and grief — and conjuctions. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-01-10 14:00:30 UTC ]
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The Messay: An Introduction

A messay is a combination of memoir and essay. But something beautiful happens when you smash these words together. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-01-10 11:38:00 UTC ]
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Canbury Press lands first memoir by Uyghur survivor of China’s 're-education' camps

Canbury Press has landed the first memoir by a Uyghur survivor of China’s "re-education" camps. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-10 06:03:11 UTC ]
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Carl Bernstein’s Eulogy for the Newspaper Business

Bernstein’s memoir “Chasing History” is a personal and affectionate look at the past, when journalism was thriving. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2022-01-07 20:51:59 UTC ]
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What Is Autobiography? A Conversation with Debut Memoirist Victoria Chang, by Amy Wright

Interviews Victoria Chang’s new collection, Dear Memory, expands the field of the memoir for readers to explore a full-color archive of family photos and historical documents collaged between lines of poetry and letters. It prompts us to ask, with her,... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

[ World Literature Today | 2022-01-05 19:50:39 UTC ]
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