Kirkus Star
THE KIRKUS STAR
Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit

BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




New and Notable Nonfiction for May


Showing

Cover art for UN AMICO ITALIANO
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"An enticing entrée of sweet amity and savory memories."
A Roman tax accountant befriends a heartbroken American journalist with heartwarming results. Read full book review >
Cover art for REACH FOR THE SKIES
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"In contrast to Martin van Creveld's polished, staid Age of Airpower (2011), Branson is above all enthusiastic about his subject and forward-seeing."
A quirky, eclectic history of great flights, from balloons to space shuttles--with some generous plugs for the author's own Virgin company. Read full book review >
Cover art for LOST IN SHANGRI-LA
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen."
Former Boston Globe reporter Zuckoff (Journalism/Boston Univ.; Robert Altman: The Oral Biography, 2009, etc.) delivers a remarkable survival story. Read full book review >
Cover art for STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"Lowe writes, "I…genuinely like people." His memoir will make readers believe him--and like him back."
Lowe presents a well-modulated actor's memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLACK MILK
NONFICTION
Released: May 2, 2011
by Elif Shafak, translated by Hande Zapsu

"A thoughtful, welcome addition to the works of women the author admires."
Acclaimed Turkish novelist Shafak (The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi, 2010, etc.) examines the conflict she feels between her many identities. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVEL
NONFICTION
Released: May 3, 2011

"A biography as sensationalist and superior as the daredevil himself."
Inside the life and entertainment career of America's greatest daredevil, who lived "as if his pants were on fire." Read full book review >