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Wedding the American oral storytelling tradition with progressive music journalism, Mitch Myers' The Boy Who Cried Freebird is a treatise on the popular music culture of the twentieth century.

Universally recognized as one of the greatest blues artists, Memphis Minnie (18971973) wrote and recorded hundreds of songs.

Chinaka Hodge came of age along with hip-hopand its influence on her suitors became inextricable from their personal interactions.

Whisperin' Bill: An Unprecedented Life in Country Music presents a revealing portrait of Bill Anderson, one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of country music.

Clarence Major is an award-winning painter, fiction writer, and poet-as well as an essayist, editor, anthologist, lexicographer, and memoirist.

Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world's most revered and celebrated drummer.

Historical Style connects the birth of eighteenth-century British consumer society to the rise of historical self-consciousness.

An intimate look at movie star Steve McQueen's reckless life of fast cars, women, and drugs all the way up to his dramatic life-change and terminal cancer diagnosis.

A celebration of Lizzo's love and light.

Festive fun for all the family!

'You never knew what you were going to be confronted with when you went on Later.

Nico was revered as the most beautiful creature who ever lived .

In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.

'I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection.

'If you're looking to ease yourself back into normality after lockdown, Born to be Mild should be top of your reading list' Mail OnlineA funny, life-affirming memoir from the creator of social media empire Very British Problems, about how to start again when everything's gone wrong.

Do you ever find yourself:Tumblin' out of bed and stumblin' to the kitchen?

A deadly memoir about being bold, black and brave in work, life and love'Sharing my story is important .

As one of Britain's best known TV and radio personalities, Gloria Hunniford requires little introduction.

Minefields is a compelling exploration of a foreign correspondent's life - proof of Hugh's belief that 'if you go looking for trouble, you'll probably find it'.

This is your backstage pass to the hidden side of the music industry - the tantrums, the fights, the tensions, the indulgence, the sex, the alcohol, the drugs.

For fans of Hooked by Samantha X and In My Skin by Kate Holden.

Australia's greatest country singer-songwriter Slim Dusty's own story, written with Joy McKean, his wife for 50 years - now updated.

READING MY NEW BOOK IS JUST LIKE LISTENING TO ME ON THE RADIO .

Andrea Corr's Barefoot Pilgrimage is a compelling and honest memoir.

First published in 1987, New York Times bestseller, I'm With The Band has been reprinted throughout the years, all over the world.

How creative freedom, race, class, and gender shaped the rebellion of two visionary artistsPostwar America experienced an unprecedented flourishing of avant-garde and independent art.

From the mid-1950s to the late 1970s, jazz was harnessed as America's "e;sonic weapon"e; to promote an image to the world of a free and democratic America.

"e;Not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it's the best song anybody ever wrote.

LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA NON-FICTION CROWN'A moving, powerful and highly innovative sidelight on the fall of Communism in East Germany through punk style and music.

A heartfelt, humorous personal memoir and relatable guide to overcoming obstacles, wising up about romance, and getting ahead in your career from the star of Netflix's hit reality show Selling Sunset.

The Sunday Times bestseller'Frank, funny and inspiring' - You Magazine'Louise is just ready to do her - and we're here for it' - Glamour'Warm-hearted, honest and relatable' - Daily Mirror__________________________________________In more than two decades in the limelight, Louise Redknapp has weathered her fair share of ups and downs, but through it all she's remained unapologetically true to herself.

"e;You have the luck of Croesus on stilts (as my Auntie Vi would have said) if you've had the sort of career, ups and downs, warts and all that I have in that wondrous little corner of show business called musical theatre.

This is a music autobiography to remember.

The nostalgic memoir of a young man, eldest of fourteen, growing up in 40s Wednesbury.

For the first time, more than 15 years after four boys from London were first thrown together to form what would go on to become one of the most successful and infamous groups of the boyband era, Lee, Antony, Duncan and Simon tell their full, no-holds-barred story in their own inimitable words.

A single moment can change your life forever.

An intimate look at movie star Steve McQueen's reckless life of fast cars, women, and drugs all the way up to his dramatic life-change and terminal cancer diagnosis.

Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades.

ON THE ROAD: GROWING UP IN EIGHT JOURNEYS - MY EARLY YEARS is a new form of autobiography, in which TOP GEAR presenter Richard Hammond tells the story of his early life through a series of significant driving episodes.

The evocative diaries of a young nurse stationed in northern France during the First World War, published for the first time.

The Eagles wrote the soundtrack to the Seventies and Eighties - and even now their albums top the charts.

Nana Mouskouri, the Greek singer and one of the world's most popular entertainers, tells her life story for the first time.

Here for the first time is the full horror and madness of sharing a house, told by someone who's been there.

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling memoir of Britain's best-loved actress, Dame Judi Dench.

In Idle Worship a hand-picked crop of stars, who should know better (and sometimes do), examine the absurd and auto-erotic world of fan fever - and ponder whether pop promises a path to enlightenment or an endless pageant of tasteless clothing, recycled attitudes and vicious haircuts.

The once-in-a-generation memoir of a rock legend - the No.

Vibrant and candid memoirs of the late, great British character actor, Pete Postlethwaite.

'Mischievous and measured, Joanna Lumley gives us a remarkable portrait of a groovy life'The Times'Immensely fun'Evening StandardJoanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures, who has lived many lives: a single mum; a voiceover artist; a TV presenter; an author; a former model and Bond girl; a human rights activist for Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign; and as an iconic, award-winning actor, best known for her roles in timeless shows like Absolutely Fabulous and The New Avengers.