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Parenting
fromBustle
1 month ago

Alyson Stoner Is Ready To Name Names

Alyson Stoner's memoir reveals the complexities of their childhood and aims to spark conversations about mental health and the entertainment industry's ethics.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

Vogue Williams: 'I don't like the idea of throwing someone under a bus, but everything is there in the book. You can read between the lines'

Parenting
fromBustle
1 month ago

Alyson Stoner Is Ready To Name Names

Alyson Stoner's memoir reveals the complexities of their childhood and aims to spark conversations about mental health and the entertainment industry's ethics.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

Vogue Williams: 'I don't like the idea of throwing someone under a bus, but everything is there in the book. You can read between the lines'

#allegations
#music
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kim Gordon's memoir Girl in a Band receiving 10th anniversary reissue

Kim Gordon's memoir 'Girl in a Band' celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition featuring a new chapter on her solo career and personal loss.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kim Gordon's memoir Girl in a Band receiving 10th anniversary reissue

Kim Gordon's memoir 'Girl in a Band' celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition featuring a new chapter on her solo career and personal loss.
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
#raynor-winn
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Books

The 'Salt Path' controversy: the backlash, the bestselling book and the big problem with selling sick people false hope

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Books

The 'Salt Path' controversy: the backlash, the bestselling book and the big problem with selling sick people false hope

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Salt Path is a box office hit. Will its takings and its Oscar hopes now fall off a cliff?

The film adaptation of The Salt Path, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, has grossed £7.6 million at the UK box office, making it a top British film of 2025.
Film
#parvati-shallow
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
3 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Froomey had some dog in him and that was one moment when it came out' - 'Road Captain' by Luke Rowe book extract

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Film

On the road with Philippa York and David Walsh - 'The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me' book extract

fromCyclingnews
3 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Froomey had some dog in him and that was one moment when it came out' - 'Road Captain' by Luke Rowe book extract

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Film

On the road with Philippa York and David Walsh - 'The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me' book extract

#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Cristina Jimenez, activist: Being a good immigrant doesn't protect us from being discriminated against, abused, and deported'

fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Cristina Jimenez, activist: Being a good immigrant doesn't protect us from being discriminated against, abused, and deported'

#exile
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In 2008, some precepts of the 'rights of nature' movement were enshrined in Ecuador's constitution, helping to protect the country's waterways—a cause for optimism.
Books
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

Jamie Hood follows up her debut, How to Be a Good Girl, with Trauma Plot, a hybrid of memoir and criticism that deftly excavates how we talk about trauma.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller traces his journey from 'Theater Kid' to Broadway

That was the first step I took toward becoming a producer, because you know what the most important decision I ever make is as a producer? What play to produce.
NYC music
#literature
#mental-health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

Vine's memoir exposes the harsh realities of political life, showcasing its impact on personal relationships and mental health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

Vine's memoir exposes the harsh realities of political life, showcasing its impact on personal relationships and mental health.
#melania-trump
#resilience
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The first Black woman U.S. Senator looks back on her political career in new memoir

"Grandma Carol, are you famous?" This question from my seven-year-old grandchild prompted me to tell my story and reflect on my long career in politics.
Women
fromGrub Street
2 weeks ago

Molly Jong-Fast Always Gets A Waffle Cone

I actually like cupcakes much more than ice cream, but I feel that ice cream is healthier for you, because it has milk in it.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How smuggling for the Colombian cartels actually worked, according to a former drug pilot

William Roger Reaves, a former pilot and drug smuggler, boasts a career of transporting 20 tons of drugs for the Medellin Cartel and meeting Pablo Escobar.
Roam Research
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Living With Fracture: A Conversation With Sarah Aziza

Aziza's memoir, The Hollow Half, encompasses her battle with anorexia while intertwining it with the Palestinian narrative of dispossession, exile, and trauma.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It Used to Be Witches by Ryan Gilbey review an idiosyncratic guide to queer cinema

Ryan Gilbey's new book, "It Used to Be Witches," intricately weaves memoir and criticism, exploring the intertwined relationship between cinema and sexuality.
SF LGBT
#fiction
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey review beyond the bounds of fiction

Catherine Lacey's 'The Mobius Book' blends fiction and memoir, challenging narrative structure and traditional plot forms with innovative storytelling.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Mobius Book by Catherine Lacey review beyond the bounds of fiction

Catherine Lacey's 'The Mobius Book' blends fiction and memoir, challenging narrative structure and traditional plot forms with innovative storytelling.
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Ex-Biden Official Goes on Record: Karine Jean-Pierre Kinda Dumb' and Gave Random Incoherent Answers on Policy'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Ex-Biden Official Goes on Record: Karine Jean-Pierre Kinda Dumb' and Gave Random Incoherent Answers on Policy'

fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Alison Bechdel's Next Step

Bechdel's gamble with Fun Home paid off, transforming her career and establishing a new standard for graphic novels by intertwining complex themes with memoir.
Writing
#family
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with father Bob Hewson

The memoir 'Stories of Surrender' explores Paul Hewson's relationship with his father, revealing insights into love, acceptance, and familial bonds.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with father Bob Hewson

The memoir 'Stories of Surrender' explores Paul Hewson's relationship with his father, revealing insights into love, acceptance, and familial bonds.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

A Provocative Argument About What Creates Serial Killers

"Even after Fraser left, she found that she couldn't shake thoughts of the violence. She was captivated by the sheer number of serial killers running amok in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s and '80s."
Portland food
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Elyce Arons reflects on cofounding Kate Spade and her best friend's legacy

"I want her legacy to be remembered in this beautiful, positive way, because she was an amazing person," Arons told me in a Zoom interview last month.
Women in technology
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

To Dylan Mulvaney, Miss Piggy Is "The Realest Bitch"

In my bedroom, arranged in a collection of pink wooden frames, is what I like to call my "wall of favorite women." On it, there are photos of Joni Mitchell, Princess Diana, and... Miss Piggy. When I was putting the wall together, I thought a lot about the different parts of me, and the women whom I felt like I could look up to.
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

How to Psychologically Prepare to Write a Book

The reality is that many aspiring authors overestimate their chances of financial success from book sales, often minimizing the hard work and dedication required to publish.
Writing
#family-legacy
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with his father Bob

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Writing

Q&A: Sara Kehaulani Goo's family land was nearly lost. She wrote a book about the fight to save it. - Poynter

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Parenting

'We became close friends after he passed... I didn't think I was a very good son' - Bono on relationship with his father Bob

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Writing

Q&A: Sara Kehaulani Goo's family land was nearly lost. She wrote a book about the fight to save it. - Poynter

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Waiting for Britney Spears': 5 shocking (allegedly true) stories from a former tabloid writer

"We wanted more and more, until she had no energy left to resist and no place left to hide," writes Weiss. This highlights the relentless nature of celebrity press in that era.
Media industry
#barry-diller
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Barry Diller Invented Prestige TV. Then He Conquered the Internet

Barry Diller successfully transitioned from Hollywood to building a significant internet empire, although he feels he neglected this part of his story in his memoir.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir to be published in October

Miriam O'Callaghan's upcoming memoirs detail the challenges she faced in what she refers to as "the worst year of my life," providing personal insights into her life and work.
UK politics
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after mother's murder

Lana Estemirova honors her mother's legacy through a memoir and documentary, reflecting on Chechnya's history of violence against human rights advocates.
Cancer
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

What's It Like to Have Cancer for 20 Years?

Jonathan Gluck's story reveals a rare narrative of living long-term with an incurable cancer, highlighting survival rates and personal coping mechanisms.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Melissa Febos on Her Year Without Sex

Melissa Febos intertwines personal experiences and artistic expression, offering profound insight into the writing process and self-transformation.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern reflects on a career focused on the power of kindness

Jacinda Ardern's journey as the youngest female head of government intertwined her roles as a leader and a mother during challenging times.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dr Tony Holohan getting married to girlfriend Ciara Cronin next week

Dr. Holohan shared a photo of the pair walking in Dun Laoghaire, with the caption: "One week to go to our big day. I'm so happy that Ciara and I will spend the rest of our lives together."
Relationships
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the Phone Rang review meditation on memory, displacement and the trauma of exile

Iva Radivojevic's film intertwines personal loss with historical events, exploring the impact of war on everyday life through an intimate lens.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sonny Boy by Al Pacino audiobook review from the South Bronx to Hollywood

Al Pacino's memoir delves into his challenging upbringing and personal growth, narrated with warmth and reflection.
#keith-mcnally
NYC food
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Keith McNally Invented the New York Downtown Dining Scene as We Know It

Keith McNally's memoir offers an honest, humorous insight into his life, detailing both his triumphs and regrets in the world of dining.
NYC food
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Keith McNally Invented the New York Downtown Dining Scene as We Know It

Keith McNally's memoir offers an honest, humorous insight into his life, detailing both his triumphs and regrets in the world of dining.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Lemonheads' Evan Dando officially announces memoir Rumors of My Demise

Dando's memoir, Rumors of My Demise, recounts his life as a musician, highlighting battles with addiction and his journey towards sobriety and self-discovery.
Books
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Best-selling memoir about being a guard at the Metropolitan Museum takes the stage

Museum guards have a unique experience, balancing mundane duties with deep personal connections to art and colleagues.
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