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Books about Fame
The Ground Beneath Her Feet
by Salman Rushdie
A modern retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, exploring themes of fame and adoration.
Salman Rushdie's most ambitious and accomplished novel, sure to be hailed as his masterpiece. At the beginning of this stunning novel, Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, is caught up in a ... (Goodreads)
Life
by Keith Richards
A personal journey of a legendary rockstar, reflecting on the highs and lows of his life.
With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man ... (Goodreads)
Tender Is the Night
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A young couple's tumultuous journey through love, wealth and tragedy.
Dick and Nicole Diver are a glamorous couple who rent a villa in the South of France and surround themselves with a circle of friends, mainly Americans. Also staying at the nearby resort are Rosemary ... (Wikipedia)
Hollywood
by Charles Bukowski
A gritty and wild novel of the film industry and its desperate players.
Adopting the stylized alter-ego, Henry 'Hank' Chinaski , a character used in previous novels, this book relates his experiences of working with a director, finding financial backing, losing financial ... (Wikipedia)
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
by Steve Martin
A memoir of the comedian's rise to fame, from the early days of stand-up comedy to the heights of success.
In the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the ... (Goodreads)
Looking Good Dead
by Peter James
A thrilling murder mystery that exposes the dark side of fame and fortune.
Tom Bryce did what any decent person would do. But within hours of picking up the CD that had been left behind on the train seat next to him, and attempting to return it to its owner, he is the sole ... (Goodreads)
Chronicles: Volume One
by Bob Dylan
A memoir tracking Bob Dylan's musical journey from humble beginnings to iconic status.
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE The celebrated first memoir from arguably the most influential singer-songwriter in the country, Bob Dylan. “I’d come from a long ways off and had started a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Journals
by Kurt Cobain
An intimate look into the life and mind of the iconic musician.
The lyrics notebook and personal journals of Kurt Cobain, iconic singer of the band Nirvana. Kurt Cobain filled dozens of notebooks with lyrics, drawings, and writings about his plans for Nirvana and ... (Goodreads)
The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band
by Neil Strauss
The wild and debaucherous story of Mötley Crüe, from their rise to fame to their darkest moments.
Whiskey and porn stars, hot reds and car crashes, black leather and high heels, overdoses and death. This is the life of Mötley Crüe, the heaviest drinking, hardest fighting, most oversexed and ... (Goodreads)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A reclusive Hollywood star reveals her secrets to a young journalist.
Monique Grant is a 35 year old struggling writer living in New York City. Dealing with her professional career going nowhere and her husband leaving her, Monique is at an all time low. Having worked ... (Wikipedia)
Clapton: The Autobiography
by Eric Clapton
A memoir of the life, struggles, and successes of musical icon Eric Clapton.
I found a pattern in my behavior that had been repeating itself for years, decades even. Bad choices were my specialty, and if something honest and decent came along, I would shun it or run the other ... (Goodreads)
Zelda
by Nancy Milford
Biography of Zelda Fitzgerald, exploring the tumultuous life and times of the iconic figure.
Zelda Sayre began as a Southern beauty, became an international wonder, and died by fire in a madhouse. With her husband, F. Scott Fitzgerald, she moved in a golden aura of excitement, romance, and ... (Goodreads)
Live from New York: An Oral History of Saturday Night Live
by Tom Shales
A behind-the-scenes look at the iconic sketch comedy show, featuring interviews with cast members and collaborators.
James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales's definitive oral history of, Saturday Night Live, hailed as "incredible" (,Vulture,) and "required reading" (,People,). When first published to celebrate the 30th ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Life in Parts
by Bryan Cranston
A memoir of the actor's rise to fame, recounting his life struggles and successes.
“Nothing short of riveting...an engrossing first-person account by one of our finest actors” ( Huffington Post )—both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on creativity, devotion, and craft—Bryan ... (Barnes & Noble)
Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys
by Billy Crystal
A humorous autobiography of the actor and comedian's life and career.
Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of America's favorite comedians as he turns 65, and a look back at a remarkable career in this, New York Times, bestseller., Billy Crystal is ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Fry Chronicles
by Stephen Fry
A memoir of the acclaimed English writer, actor and comedian, chronicling his rise to fame.
Thirteen years ago, Moab Is My Washpot, Stephen Fry's autobiography of his early years, was published to rave reviews and was a huge best seller. In the years since, Stephen Fry has moved into a ... (Goodreads)
Ball Four
by Jim Bouton
A candid account of the life of a professional baseball player, exposing the realities of the sport.
Twentieth-anniversary edition of a baseball classic, with a new epilogue by Jim Bouton. When first published in 1970, Ball Four stunned the sports world. The commissioner, executives, and players ... (Goodreads)
A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex
by Chris Jericho
Autobiography of wrestler Chris Jericho, detailing his journey from small-town Canada to international fame in the world of professional wrestling.
Chris Jericho is the first undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the WWE and WCW, and has been called one of the fifty greatest wrestlers of all time. He tells the story of his journey from wrestling ... (Goodreads)
The Long Hard Road Out of Hell
by Marilyn Manson
An autobiographical account of Marilyn Manson's rise to fame and struggles with celebrity.
The 150,000-copy national bestselling autobiography of Marilyn Manson, America's most controversial celebrity icon, is offered with a bonus chapter not included in the hardcover. "By turns moving, ... (Goodreads)
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
by Martin Short
Autobiographical account of comedic actor Martin Short's journey through show business.
In this engagingly witty, wise, and heartfelt memoir, Martin Short tells the tale of how a showbiz-obsessed kid from Canada transformed himself into one of Hollywood's favorite funnymen, known to his ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wishful Drinking
by Carrie Fisher
An autobiographical account of the author's life and struggles with fame, addiction, and mental illness.
In Wishful Drinking , Carrie Fisher tells the true and intoxicating story of her life with inimitable wit. Born to celebrity parents, she was picked to play a princess in a little movie called Star ... (Goodreads)
How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale
by Jenna Jameson
A memoir recounting the journey of a woman becoming one of the most successful adult film stars.
Jenna Jameson's unforgettable memoir is many things at once: a shocking sexual history; an insider's guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult-film industry; and a gripping thriller ... (Goodreads)
Scrappy Little Nobody
by Anna Kendrick
A collection of humorous personal essays, exploring the ups and downs of Hollywood fame.
A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect . Even before she made a name for herself on the silver screen ... (Goodreads)
Born to Run
by Bruce Springsteen
Autobiographical journey of Bruce Springsteen's life and career as a musician.
“Writing about yourself is a funny business…But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise, to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I’ve tried to do this.” —Bruce Springsteen, from ... (Goodreads)
Blonde
by Joyce Carol Oates
A reimagining of Marilyn Monroe's life from her childhood to her untimely death.
« Alors, en début de soirée, ce 3 août 1962, vint la Mort, index sur la sonnette du 12305 Fifth Helena Drive. La Mort qui essuyait la sueur de son front avec sa casquette de base-ball. La Mort qui ... (Goodreads)
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
by Agatha Christie
A murder mystery involving a beloved actress who is killed after drinking a poisoned cocktail.
While recovering from an illness, Jane Marple goes out for a walk in St. Mary Mead and takes a fall. She encounters Heather Badcock, who brings her to her home and relates a story of meeting American ... (Wikipedia)
Slash
by Slash
The life story of iconic rock guitarist Slash, from his childhood to his days in Guns N' Roses.
From one of the greatest rock guitarists of our era comes a memoir that redefines sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll He was born in England but reared in L.A., surrounded by the leading artists of the day ... (Goodreads)
Rage of Angels
by Sidney Sheldon
A successful lawyer gets caught up in a deadly political conspiracy and must use her wits to survive.
Jennifer Parker, a beautiful, inexperienced, newly sworn in Assistant District Attorney for the State of New York , inadvertently participates in a plot by Michael Moretti, the rising star of one of ... (Wikipedia)
The Short Stories
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A collection of short stories exploring the highs and lows of life in the Jazz Age.
Today, F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for his novels, but in his lifetime, his fame stemmed from his prolific achievement as one of America's most gifted (and best-paid) writers of stories and ... (Goodreads)
The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 2: Fandemonium
by Kieron Gillen
Supernatural beings battle for power and fame in a world where gods walk among us.
The second volume of the award-winning urban fantasy series where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Following the tragic and unjust death of Lucifer, it takes a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
by Therese Anne Fowler
A reimagining of the life of the iconic Jazz Age socialite and her tempestuous marriage with F. Scott Fitzgerald.
A dazzling novel that captures all of the romance, glamour, and tragedy of the first flapper, Zelda Fitzgerald. When beautiful, reckless Southern belle Zelda Sayre meets F. Scott Fitzgerald at a ... (Goodreads)
Hollywood Wives
by Jackie Collins
A scandalous tale of the lives of Hollywood's elite wives, filled with sex, drugs, and drama.
They lunch at Ma Maison and the Bistro on salads and hot gossip. They cruise Rodeo Drive in their Mercedes and Rolls, turning shopping at Giorgio and Gucci into an art form. They pursue the body ... (Goodreads)
Playing for Pizza
by John Grisham
A former NFL quarterback's winding journey of rediscovery, finding a sense of belonging in a foreign land.
Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. ... (Goodreads)
Scar Tissue
by Anthony Kiedis
Autobiographical account of the highs and lows of a rock star's career.
Now in paperback, the New York Times bestseller by one of rock's most provocative figures Scar Tissue is Anthony Kiedis's searingly honest memoir of a life spent in the fast lane. In 1983, four ... (Goodreads)
Calico Joe
by John Grisham
A former professional baseball player confronts his past while his son faces a career-ending injury.
Author Grisham once dreamed of a career as a professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals . , This, his first baseball novel, is about a beanball that ends the career of a promising ... (Wikipedia)
Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain
by Charles R. Cross
An in-depth look at the life of the Nirvana frontman, exploring his legendary career and tumultuous life.
The art of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was all about his private life, but written in a code as obscure as T.S. Eliot's. Now Charles Cross has cracked the code in the definitive biography Heavier Than ... (Goodreads)
Agatha Christie: An Autobiography
by Agatha Christie
A memoir documenting the life, struggles and successes of the world's best-selling author.
When Agatha Christie died on 12 January 1976, she was known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime, unrivalled as the best-selling novelist of all time with two billion books sold in more than ... (Goodreads)
Nana, Vol. 1
by Ai Yazawa
A young woman's rise to fame and her struggles to find balance between her career and personal life.
A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! Nana "Hachi" Komatsu hopes that moving to Tokyo will help her make a clean start and leave her ... (Goodreads)
Playing for Keeps: Michael Jordan and the World He Made
by David Halberstam
A biography of Michael Jordan, exploring his impact on basketball and popular culture.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER - From a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist comes "the best Jordan book so far" (,The Washington Post,), the story of Michael Jordan's legendary years with the Chicago ... (Goodreads)
Bergdorf Blondes
by Plum Sykes
A satirical novel about the lives of wealthy socialites in New York City, filled with fashion, parties, and drama.
Plum Sykes beguiling debut welcomes readers to the glamorous world of Park Avenue Princesses, the girls who careen through Manhattan in search of the perfect Fake Bake (tan acquired from Portofino ... (Goodreads)
Valley of the Dolls
by Jacqueline Susann
Three women's pursuit of fame and fortune, their struggles with addiction and ambition.
In 1945, beautiful ingenue Anne Welles moves to New York to start a new life, seeking to escape the ennui of her hometown of Lawrenceville, Massachusetts . She quickly finds employment as a secretary ... (Wikipedia)
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
by Neil Patrick Harris
A comedic and personal journey through the life of one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.
Tired of memoirs that only tell you what really happened? Sick of deeply personal accounts written in the first person? Seeking an exciting, interactive read that puts the “u” back in ... (Goodreads)
Not Dead Yet: The Memoir
by Phil Collins
Phil Collins' memoir detailing his life as a musician, from his early days in Genesis to his successful solo career.
Phil Collins pulls no punches—about himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak that’s inspired his music. In his much-awaited memoir, Not Dead Yet , he tells the story of his epic career, with ... (Goodreads)
Shopaholic to the Stars
by Sophie Kinsella
Becky Bloomwood is back, this time in Hollywood, where she tries to balance her shopping addiction with her new job as a stylist to the stars.
Sophie Kinsella returns to her beloved Shopaholic series with Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) newly arrived in Hollywood and starry-eyed. She and her two-year-old daughter, Minnie, have relocated to ... (Goodreads)
The Philosophy of Andy Warhol
by Andy Warhol
An exploration of the life, works, and philosophy of the iconic Pop-Art figure.
A loosely formed autobiography by Andy Warhol, told with his trademark blend of irony and detachment In The Philosophy of Andy Warhol —which, with the subtitle "(From A to B and Back Again)," is less ... (Goodreads)
Party Monster: A Fabulous But True Tale of Murder in Clubland
by James St. James
A true crime story of Michael Alig, a notorious party promoter in the 90s New York club scene, who murdered his drug dealer.
Murder Was Never So Much Fun! When Disco Bloodbath was first published, it created a storm of controversy for its startlingly vivid, strikingly fresh, and outrageously funny depiction of the ... (Goodreads)
Jim Henson: The Biography
by Brian Jay Jones
Biography of the creative genius behind the beloved Muppets, exploring his life, legacy and influence.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim Henson He was a ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Beatles: The Biography
by Bob Spitz
An in-depth look at the rise of the iconic band from their early days to their eventual global domination.
Even before the Beatles hit the big time, a myth was created. This version of the Beatles legend smoothed the rough edges and filled in the fault lines, and for more than forty years this manicured ... (Goodreads)
My Booky Wook
by Russell Brand
Comedian's autobiographical account of his rise to fame and his struggle with addiction.
In 2006 Russell Brand exploded onto the international comedy scene. He has been named Time Out’s Comedian of the Year, Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards, and Most Stylish Man by GQ’s Men. ... (Goodreads)
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story
by Arnold Schwarzenegger
A biographical account of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life, from humble beginnings to becoming a Hollywood icon.
In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial, and truly unique life. The greatest immigrant success ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Royal We
by Heather Cocks
A modern fairytale of a young woman's romance with a prince, and the challenges of life as a royal.
An American girl finds her prince in this "fun and dishy" (, People,) royal romance inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton.,American Bex Porter was never one for fairy tales. Her twin sister ... (Barnes & Noble)
No One Here Gets Out Alive
by Danny Sugerman
Biography of Jim Morrison, exploring the life and legacy of the legendary singer-songwriter.
Here is Jim Morrison in all his complexity - singer, philosopher, poet, delinquent-the brilliant, charismatic, and obsessed seeker who rejected authority in any form, the explorer who probed "the ... (Goodreads)
Glamorama
by Bret Easton Ellis
A man's descent into a world of fame, glamour, and superficiality.
The author of American Psycho and Less Than Zero continues to shock and haunt us with his incisive and brilliant dissection of the modern world.In his most ambitious and gripping book yet, Bret ... (Goodreads)
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor
by Bruce Campbell
A humorous account of the actor's journey through the world of low-budget filmmaking.
Okay, so at least you're interested enough to pick up this book and look inside. I think you and I are going to get along just fine. Life is full of choices. Right now, yours is whether or not to buy ... (Goodreads)
Resurrection
by Paul S. Kemp
A powerful sorcerer is resurrected and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. A tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption.
The devastating War of the Spider Queen comes to an end, giving birth to the greatest horror the Realms has ever known The Spider Queen lives again, but something is different—something her ... (Barnes & Noble)
sTORI Telling
by Tori Spelling
Memoir of Tori Spelling's life growing up in Hollywood, her rise to fame, and personal struggles.
This title sees Tori set the record straight on her personal life and lets readers experience the truly unique life she's led - with its undeniable childhood privileges, tabloid misperceptions, ... (Goodreads)
Miles: The Autobiography
by Miles Davis
An autobiographical account of the life of jazz music legend and innovator Miles Davis.
For more than forty years Miles Davis has been in the front rank of American music. Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles is one of the most important and influential musicians in the ... (Goodreads)
The Swans of Fifth Avenue
by Melanie Benjamin
A tale of a rich socialite, her scandalous relationship with Truman Capote and its consequences.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes an enthralling new novel about Truman Capote’s scandalous, headline-making, and heart-wrenching friendship with Babe Paley and ... (Goodreads)
It's So Easy: And Other Lies
by Duff McKagan
A story of rock-n-roll excess, and a cautionary tale of redemption.
A founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares the story of his rise to the pinnacle of fame and fortune, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, his personal crash and burn, ... (Goodreads)
Jason and the Golden Fleece
by Apollonius of Rhodes
Jason and his crew embark on a perilous journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece, facing many obstacles and challenges along the way.
The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous princess Medea. The only surviving Greek epic to bridge the gap between Homer and ... (Goodreads)
Syrup
by Max Barry
A satirical novel about the cutthroat world of marketing and advertising, following a young man's rise to success and the consequences that come with it.
Set in the present day, a young marketing graduate named Scat comes up with an idea for a new product for Coca-Cola called 'Fukk'. This causes him to go to Coca-Cola to sell his idea for $3 million, ... (Wikipedia)
Hollywood Dirt
by Alessandra Torre
A small-town girl is hired to clean up the image of a Hollywood bad boy, but their fake relationship turns into something real.
Cole Masten. Abandoned by his superstar wife, Hollywood’s Perfect Husband is now Hollywood’s Sexiest Bachelor: partying hard and screwing even harder. Watch out Los Angeles, there's a new bad boy in ... (Goodreads)
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