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1980s business classic ‘You Can Negotiate Anything’ advice still holds up
Most people have a lesson or two they associate with their parents. Rich Cohen’s dad, Herbie, author of the 1980s business bestseller “You Can Negotiate Anything,” a has enough to fill a...
‘Flight Attendant’ author turns to Old Hollywood for ‘Lioness’
In August 2019, "Flight Attendant" author Chris Bohjalian was at a matinee movie in NYC when the inspiration for what would become his next novel, “The Lioness," out now, struck.
This real estate exec and author also plays in a band, skydives
By day, Richard Doetsch helps manage over $1 billion in residential and commercial real estate properties, including affordable housing, at Hudson Valley Property Group. By night, he’s a successful novelist,...
This mountain-climbing thriller takes suspense to new peaks
Amy McCulloch’s new novel “Breathless” gives new meaning to the term high-stakes thriller.
Growing up in Alaska prepares you for everything, author Leigh Newman says
Leigh Newman pays tribute to Alaska in “Nobody Gets Out Alive," a collection of tales of remote wilderness, railroad camps, broken marriages and more.
These glamorous US reporters covered Europe between world wars
The reporters who covered the international beat were bold, glamorous, and rather fearless as they headed overseas to cover the fall of monarchies and the rise of dictators.
Novelist mines political world for laughs in hilarious new book
Author Grant Ginder has a new dysfunctional family book out: “Let’s Not Do That Again” (Henry Holt).
How Italian food like pizza and pasta became American as apple pie
Ian MacAllen’s book explains that when Italian immigrants arrived in America, they were able to afford a new standard of living — and eating.
Here’s what to wear when you go back to the office
For the return to office, author Brenda Cooper insists it’s not necessary to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe — it’s just about finding your Style ID, and...
‘One Italian Summer’ is the book you'll want your mom to read
In the summer of 2019, author Rebecca Serle and her mother went on a trip to Italy, visiting Rome and the idyllic town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. It...
A Trump re-election will not make America great again: Ex-AG Barr
William P. Barr's new memoir candidly recounts his time serving as attorney general under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump.
Veteran publicist throws shade at Gen Z staff in hilarious snarky book
“F*ck Off, Chloe!: Surviving the OMGs! and FMLs! in Your Media Career" is an insider guide to anyone looking to LOL while writing that 19th press release.
After you finish Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna,’ you can read the book
Starring Julia Garner as Anna “Delvey” Sorokin, the 9-episode series tells the story of the fake German (really Russian) heiress named Anna, who swooped into Manhattan in 2014.
Why Iceland is one of the best places to be a woman
For the past 12 years, the small country — which boasts a population of only 366,425 — has topped the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index.
‘Pasta Mike’ memoir is a love letter to food — and male friendship
The book is a love letter to the friendship of a pair was born five days apart and lived 5 houses away from each other in Queens.
New book claims it can cure our burnout epidemic in the era of COVID
Dr. Robin Berzin's new book "State Change" presents a 30-day program to boost energy and achieve wellbeing.
Check out these fab British exports at the bookstore this winter
This winter in reading, we’ve got some fab British exports to look forward to — by way of Pakistan and Nigeria.
New book takes a look at the messy, fabulous history of women’s fitness
Globally, the total market share of the fitness club industry alone is over $87 billion.
David Chang’s new cookbook ‘Cooking at Home’ shares real, low fuss meals
David Chang developed this new approach to cooking while quarantining during the pandemic.
Best books of 2021: Top 30 must-read titles from the past year
Dive into the 30 best fiction and nonfiction books of the year.