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  • The Lives of Isaac Stern

    David Schoenbaum

    Hardback

    A centennial inventory of the career and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest musicians, the first made-in-America violin virtuoso.

  • Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

    Ruby Lal

    Paperback

    Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Her legend still lives, but her story was lost—until now.

  • Meaning a Life: an Autobiography

    Mary Oppen, Jeffrey Yang

    Paperback

    A classic of twentieth-century American autobiography now back in print with previously unpublished material from the author’s archive

  • Late-Life Love: A Memoir

    Susan Gubar

    Paperback

    During a difficult year, acclaimed writer Susan Gubar celebrates her lasting partnership and the reciprocity of lovers in later life.

  • What Is the Grass: Walt Whitman in My Life

    Mark Doty

    Hardback

    Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Buzzfeed, Library Journal, The Millions, and The Rumpus

    Effortlessly blending biography, criticism, and memoir, National Book Award–winning poet and best-selling memoirist Mark Doty explores his personal quest for Walt Whitman.