Must-Read Biography Books | December 2021

17 Dec 2021

Must-Read Biography Books | December 2021

In the mood for a new biography or memoir? Check out these instant bestsellers by Mic Nickels, Dan Shaughnessy, Ann Marks, Kelsea Ballerini, Karen Knotts, Frank Vlastnik, and more. Enjoy your new non-fiction picks!

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Bars for Days

by Mic Nickels

Release Date: December 10, 2021

In this generational time capsule, Mic Nickels describes his experiences growing up alongside the hip hop revolution, and into the dawn of the Information Age. From his early struggles being raised by a single mother affected by the 80s drug epidemic, to his pursuit of a career as a rapper and musician, Nickels provides glimpses in time that dance along the entire scale of the emotional spectrum.

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Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics

by Dan Shaughnessy

Release Date: November 16, 2021

For any fan who longs to return—for just a few hours—to those magical years when the Boston Garden rocked, the LA Lakers were the perennial mountain to be climbed, and the winner’s circle was mostly colored Boston Green, Wish It Lasted Forever is a VIP courtside seat and masterful tribute to the Larry Bird era and the Celtics’ age of dominance.​

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Vivian Maier Developed: The Untold Story of the Photographer Nanny

by Ann Marks

Release Date: December 7, 2021

The definitive biography that unlocks the remarkable story of Vivian Maier, the nanny who lived secretly as a world-class photographer, featuring nearly 400 of her images, many never seen before, placed for the first time in the context of her life.

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Feel Your Way Through: A Book of Poetry

by Kelsea Ballerini

Release Date: November 16, 2021

The personal and poignant debut poetry collection from the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer revolves around the emotions, struggles, and experiences of finding your voice and confidence as a woman. “I’ve realized that some feelings can’t be turned into a song . . . so I’ve started writing poems. Just like my songs, they are personal and honest. Just like my songs, they have hooks and rhymes. Just like my songs, they talk about what it’s like to be twenty-something trying to navigate a wildly beautiful and broken world.”

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The Art of Bob Mackie

by Frank Vlastnik and More

Release Date: November 16, 2021

The first-ever, comprehensive and authorized showcase of legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie’s fabulous life and work, featuring hundreds of photos and dozens of never-before-seen sketches from his personal collection. With a foreword by Carol Burnett and an afterword by Cher, The Art of Bob Mackie is a stunning must-have for lovers of sequins, beads, and feathers; Broadway shows and classic television; pop music and pop culture; and fashion with incomparable flair.

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Tied Up in Knotts: My Dad and Me

by Karen Knotts

Release Date: September 21, 2021

Much has been written about Don Knotts’s career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between. In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don’s difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry.

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