A comprehensive, detailed account of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Higginbotham dives deep into the heart of the catastrophe, beginning with the construction of the nuclear plant, the people who worked there, and the surrounding political landscape in the Soviet Union, before dissecting the fateful night of the explosion and the tragic aftermath.

Takes a fresh look at the infamous Jack the Ripper case, not by focusing on the killer or the investigation, but by exploring the lives of the five women he murdered. Rubenhold corrects the long-standing misconception that the victims were all prostitutes, a narrative that served to dehumanize them and possibly detract from the urgency of solving their murders.

Elton John takes us on a journey from his childhood as Reginald Dwight, a shy boy from Pinner, England, to his meteoric rise to stardom as one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll. The book is a deeply personal account of his music career, his struggles with addiction, his experiences with fame, and his search for identity.

A gripping and brutally honest account of Land's life as a single mother struggling to make ends meet. Land provides an unflinching look at the harsh realities of American poverty, sharing her own experiences of working long hours as a maid to support her daughter while striving to provide a better life for her.

Julie Andrews Edwards' second memoir, written in collaboration with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. Following her first memoir "Home: A Memoir of My Early Years," which dealt with her early life and initial foray into theatre, "Home Work" chronicles her transition to Hollywood and her subsequent rise to international stardom.

A profound narrative about her life before and after the Stanford sexual assault case that garnered international attention. More than just the story of a single traumatic event, it is an intimate journey of healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming identity. Miller invites readers into her world, sharing not just the pain and trauma, but also her battles for justice in court, her efforts to heal, and her eventual decision to reveal her identity to the world.

An unflinchingly honest memoir from Jonathan Van Ness that provides a much deeper understanding of the man behind the on-screen persona. Far from the glittering glamour of Hollywood and the beloved show "Queer Eye," Van Ness's life was not always filled with sparkles and positivity. Born and raised in the small town of Quincy, Illinois, Jonathan endured years of judgment, ridicule, and trauma.

Manson's follow-up to his bestselling debut, continuing his endeavor to explore life's biggest questions. In this book, Manson probes the uncomfortable truths of our modern times and challenges the conventional wisdom of "hope." He argues that our society, which has more comfort, wealth, and freedom than ever before, is experiencing a crisis of hope.

Provides a detailed and disturbing account of Farrow's groundbreaking investigation into the shocking allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein. The book title refers to a tactic used in tabloid journalism where a story is purchased to prevent it from becoming public.