Browsing: Essays

Hailed as “a masterpiece” (Chicago Tribune), this New York Times bestseller tells how a dog named Rin Tin Tin was discovered on a World War I battlefield — and became an unlikely global celebrity. “Deeply moving… Unforgettable” (The Wall Street Journal).

“David Sedaris’s ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art,” (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated…

A New York Times bestseller: On the front lines of modern medicine, a veterinarian fights to help patients who can’t speak for themselves. Funny, heartrending, and “addictively readable” (Booklist), with over 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

A New York Times bestseller with over 110,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Celebrated actress Mindy Kaling delivers a candid, hilarious glimpse into everything from her New England childhood to the ups and downs of fame. “Very funny” (The Boston Globe).

One of Time’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the Year. This insider’s account from a professional chef reveals what really happens behind the scenes in an upscale New York restaurant. “Sumptuously entertaining fare” (Kirkus Reviews starred review), with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Academy Award–nominated screenwriter behind When Harry Met Sally offers a collection of “candid, self-deprecating, laser-smart, and hilarious” essays (Booklist). With over 5,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

From the Academy Award–winning screenwriter and director of Sleepless in Seattle comes a collection of hilarious and heartfelt essays on aging — covering everything from raising teenagers to unwelcome wrinkles. This read makes the “truth about life so funny when it should be so grim” (The Sunday Times).

In this New York Times bestseller, psychologist Irene Pepperberg chronicles the extraordinary bond she shared with African grey parrot Alex — and how it led to a scientific breakthrough and a life-changing, 30-year friendship. “A fascinating look at animal intelligence” (People).

What does your waiter really think about you? This New York Times bestseller offers a witty look behind the scenes of the food-service industry through the eyes of staff who’ve truly seen it all. “As delightful as it is irreverent” (The Washington Post).

Before Liz Lemon, before “Weekend Update,” before “Sarah Palin,” Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a…