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Cover art for THE DANGEROUS ANIMALS CLUB
NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 25, 2012

"A copiously examined life rendered with humor and heart."
Veteran character actor Tobolowsky, perhaps best known for his role in Groundhog Day, offers a beguiling collection of autobiographical essays detailing his experiences in and out of show business. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY MOTHER WAS NUTS
NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 18, 2012

"Bold and irrepressibly sassy."
Actress, producer and director Marshall's frank and funny memoir about the path that led her from an ordinary childhood in New York City to Hollywood stardom. Read full book review >
Cover art for CYNDI LAUPER
NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 18, 2012

"A moving story of an American musical original."
With the assistance of Dunn (Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?: And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask, 2009, etc.), Lauper tells her alternately harrowing, hopeful and hilarious life story. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW MUSIC WORKS
NONFICTION
Released: Sept. 12, 2012

"Highly recommended--anyone at all interested in music will learn a lot from this book."
From the former Talking Heads frontman, a supremely intelligent, superbly written dissection of music as an art form and way of life. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU
FICTION
Released: Aug. 14, 2012

"This is a beautiful exploration of how the heart's irrational responses to love and betrayal can stand in the way of forgiveness."
Everyone hopes that love will last forever, that only other people's loves will fail. But what if the unthinkable happens to you? Read full book review >
Cover art for ALI IN WONDERLAND
NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"A smart, often-funny memoir."
Comedienne Wentworth revisits her privileged and precocious early years. Read full book review >