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The Most Disappointing Nonfiction of 2010


Cover art for I REMEMBER NOTHING
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 9, 2010

"Only occasionally reaches emotional depth--seems like a tardy attempt to capitalize on the success of I Feel Bad About My Neck."
Bland, often rambling anecdotes from the acclaimed director and screenwriter. Read full book review >
Cover art for THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 2010

"There's no magic, black or otherwise, in this cut-and-paste bio."
Lazy, hackneyed biography of the lounge act to end them all. Read full book review >
Cover art for LONG WAY HOME
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 12, 2010

"A journey that loses its way on the road to significance."
The thin chronicle of a cross-country trip modeled on John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley. Read full book review >
Cover art for EXTRAORDINARY, ORDINARY PEOPLE
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 12, 2010

"Provides some interesting tidbits but no great revelations, except on why she became a Republican: "I would rather be ignored than patronized.""
Former Secretary of State Rice presents a low-key, modest memoir about growing up an only child to highly educated teachers in segregated Birmingham, Ala. Read full book review >
Cover art for SLEEPWALK WITH ME
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 12, 2010

"Average comedian-writes-a-book career padding. This same material is more enjoyable in Birbiglia's stage act."
Popular comedian Birbiglia reminisces about his wacky childhood pipe dreams, sleep disorders and occupational and social failures. Read full book review >
Cover art for ACTING WHITE
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 12, 2010

"Heartfelt but disappointingly disengaged from broader social realities, except as perceived by the author's party-mates."
A notable black Republican's jeremiad on African-American self-image. Read full book review >