Best Nonfiction of 2012: Essays & Entertainment (page 2)

NONFICTION

Released: Sept. 11, 2012

by Sylvie Simmons

"Taking on a looming subject with intelligence and wit, Simmons manages to take the full measure of her man."

An elegant, deeply researched life of the Canadian musician, poet and novelist. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: Aug. 16, 2012

by Stella Adler, edited by Barry Paris

"An exciting, inspiring and essential book for anyone interested in American theater."

Brilliant lectures on the American masters from the late, legendary acting teacher. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: June 5, 2012

LIVING, THINKING, LOOKING: ESSAYS

by Siri Hustvedt

"At once stimulating and warmhearted, with sentences of drop-dead beauty and acuity on nearly every page."

Another superb essay collection from novelist Hustvedt (The Summer without Men, 2011, etc.). Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: April 10, 2012

by Tom Bissell

"Stellar cultural writing--Bissell has the knowledge and wit to earn his provocations."

A whip-smart, occasionally pugnacious collection of essays on culture from a wide-ranging critic. Read full book review >

NONFICTION

Released: March 21, 2012

by Rick Moody

"Thoughtful, heartfelt and frequently moving, like the best music."

The acclaimed novelist shows off his considerable gifts for parsing music. Read full book review >

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