Looking for more expert advice from M&V’s On the Couch doctor? Then read on. Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s newest tome is on a subject familiar to many. Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship not only explains narcissism but also is an honest survival manual not grounded in false hope, forgiveness or “communications skills.” It is based on the real terrain of pathological narcissism, offering a roadmap to reclaim your true self, find healing and live an authentic and empowered life—whether you stay or go. (Post Hill Press, Nov. 24)
Lovers of the 2013 sensation Humans of New York, rejoice! Photographer Brandon Stanton is back with a new band of New Yorkers captured in stunning photographs and candid narrative.In Humans of New York: Stories, Stanton dives deep with interviews of his subjects that are more in-depth than ever before. This soon-to-be bestseller will have old fans, including his 15 million followers on social media, and new fans as intrigued by the stories as by the captivating images of the Big Apple’s diverse urban dwellers. (St. Martin’s Press, Oct. 13)
At 91, William H. Gass, illustrious novelist, essayist and critic, has amassed an extraordinary number of awards and literary honors, during his decades long career. His newest work, Eyes: Novellas and Stories, will surely endow the accolades. Gass’ style defies categorization, and Eyes is no exception. From the musings of a chair in a barbershop to a salesmen coveting an illicit set of photos, the stories are full of originality and fantasy. (Knopf, Oct. 13)
Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani wows with her newest novel, All the Stars in the Heavens, an epic saga set in Hollywood’s golden age and based on the true story of actress Loretta Young. Like many aspiring starlets in the 1930s, Young was hungry for fame and success. She quickly found herself entangled with a married Clark Gable on the set of The Call of the Wild. The tale is beautifully woven with a riveting cast of both real and fictional characters navigating the power and drama that existed on and off the silver screen. (Harper, Oct. 13)
Documentarian Edward Brooke-Hitching has unearthed the most ludicrous and twisted forms of entertainment enjoyed throughout history. Fox Tossing: And Other Forgotten and Dangerous Sports, Pastimes and Games, his compilation of more than 100 of these activities, will leave readers with wide eyes and open mouths. There is no doubt why these strange and eccentric pastimes, like eel pulling and firework boxing, are now extinct. (Touchstone, Nov. 10)
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