Biography & Memoir
The Absent Woman: The Genius of Janet Malcolm
Hardback
An illuminating critical biography of one of our most influential nonfiction authors, New Yorker journalist Janet Malcolm.
The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty
Paperback
The riveting saga of the Seabrook Family, by one of The New Yorker’s most acclaimed storytellers
We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine
Paperback
Most Anticipated Books of 2025 • Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, W Magazine, The Millions
Best Books of Spring 2025 • Oprah Daily, Town & Country
“Sharp, elegant and eye-opening . . . a crucial toolbox for understanding both Joan Didion and Hollywood.” —Emily Nussbaum
The Blue Box: Ed Link and the Birth of Modern Aviation
Paperback
The story of Ed Link—the unsung engineer who opened the skies for aspiring pilots—and an ode to the art of ingenuity
Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star
Paperback
A beautiful reclamation of a pioneering South Asian actress captures her glittering, complicated life and lasting impact on Hollywood