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In this intimate national bestselling memoir, actress and musician Jamie Lynn Spears opens up for the first time, telling her unfiltered story on her own terms. You’ve read the headlines, but you don’t know Jamie Lynn Spears. The world first met Jamie Lynn as a child star, when it was her...

New York Times bestselling author and Nashville legend Loretta Lynn tells the story of her rise from deep poverty in Butcher Holler, Kentucky, to the top of the male-dominated country music industry. ​ Reissued for the 40th Anniversary of the Oscar-winning, Sissy Spacek-starring film of the...

On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For...

Lynn Barber, by her own admission, has always suffered from a compelling sense of nosiness. An exceptionally inquisitive child she constantly questioned everyone she knew about imitate details of their lives. This talent for nosiness, coupled with her unusual lack of the very English fear of social embarrassment, is the perfect blend for a celebrity interviewer.

Discover the never-before-told complete story of the remarkable relationship between country music icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. "Important and inspiring." —Miranda Lambert Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends—country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever...

'It is all rather irresistible . . . the book ripples with warmth' The Times 'Poignant and lyrical' Spectator 'Another World attractively maps out the stage in his odyssey between humble pub and broadcasting glory' Daily Telegraph 'A poignant read about awakening ambition' i paper Having won a...

READ BY DAME VERA LYNN AND HER DAUGHTER VIRGINIA LEWIS-JONES. Forbidden love and family secrets In World War Two Liverpool in the heartrending new saga from the author of Goodnight Sweetheart. Born Vera Welch on 20 March, 1917 in the East End of London, Dame Vera Lynn’s career was set from an...

The Art of the Hustle: Mattie Malone's Memoir is a raw, fearless, and unforgettable journey through a life lived on the edge-where survival, ambition, and instinct mattered more than rules or reputation. Told with sharp wit and unfiltered honesty, this memoir introduces listeners to Mattie Malone, a woman who learned early that the world rewards those bold enough to outthink it. From high-stakes deals and unconventional marriages to nightlife scenes, brushes with crime, and unexpected connections to rock legends, Mattie's story unfolds as a series of vivid, fast-paced adventures.

Flying with the Birds is an inspiring memoir chronicling the extraordinary life of Reverend Joe Williams the last original member of the iconic gospel group, The Dixie Hummingbirds. From a childhood in North Philadelphia marked by poverty and resilience, to becoming a Marine, gospel singer, and spiritual leader, Rev. Joe’s journey is a powerful testament to purpose, perseverance, and faith.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now. “This is the kind of history I wish...

With clients ranging from rappers, singers, music producers, authors, and athletes, Lynn Hobson has written a comical yet heart-wrenching account of her career as “the go-to publicist” in the hip-hop community. She keeps it real as she fights to keep her spiritual principlse intact while making it happen in the streets. It is a battle, but she makes it through to see another day, another show, another hit, and another client who has that sparkle in their eyes. This is Diary of a Hip-Hop Publicist.

Long before becoming beloved by generations of Mayberry fans for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, the ever-patient sweetheart of Barney Fife, Kansas City native Betty Lynn lived a life filled with interesting adventures and fascinating people. In her own words, Betty shares the sometimes bittersweet, often surprising, and always inspiring story of her remarkable life. From her wartime service in India and Burma, to sharing the spotlight with entertainment royalty from New York to Hollywood, Betty always remained grounded in her Midwestern values and strong faith.

From a young age, I could lie like a chop in gravy. I loved the thrill of crafting a story. It wasn't until my twenties that I made the connection that lying is a lot like acting . . . For almost 30 years, Lynne McGranger has been entertaining, enthralling and bringing smiles to TV viewers all...

This audiobook contains the voices of Black prima ballerina Lydia Abarca Mitchell, founding Dance Theatre of Harlem member Shelia Rohan, daughter of late founding member Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Khadija Tariyan McKinney-Griffith, and first-generation dancers Karlya Shelton-Benjamin and Marcia...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Keep Smiling Through by Dame Vera Lynn, read by Anne Dover and David Thorpe. In the year of her 100th birthday, Dame Vera Lynn's fascinating and life-affirming wartime memoir from the forces' sweetheart's of her adventures entertaining the troops in...

Experience spiritual encouragement from the Queen of Country Music with this collection of devotionals and uplifting lyrics. It’s been over sixty years since the late Loretta Lynn first rose to stardom, transforming from a coal miner’s daughter to the Queen of Country Music. Loretta knew she...

Loretta Lynn is a living legend. From walking around barefoot in clothing repurposed from flour sacks in rural Kentucky to becoming an icon with more awards than any other woman in country music, many may wonder just how Loretta Lynn paved this path for herself. A mother of six and now a grandmother to dozens, Lynn never lost sight of her values or what drove her. She had a calling to relay what was real and a desire to create a secure life for her family.

To look at Lynn Redgrave today, it is hard to believe she was the lumpy "Georgy Girl" in the famous 1960s film, or that she has fought a life-long battle against weight. In this autobiographical and practical audiobook, Lynn shares her secrets for successfully losing weight on a Weight Watchers...

From a young girl growing up in the slums of Missouri who hired herself out as a maid at 12 to the lead dancer in the Folies Bergere idolized by Parisians, Josephine Baker danced to the beat of her own drum. She was ahead of her time in many ways, which is probably why she still resonates so strongly with many people today. As a multi-dimensional woman who lived a life with hardly a dull moment, Josephine Baker steps out of the pages of history and continues to capture people's interest.

Turn the Horns On is the powerful, poignant, and gripping life story of Steven "Akili" Walker, a young African-American drummer, who set out in the 1970’s to conquer his dream of becoming a successful recording engineer in an industry dominated by white males. This intimate account of sex, drugs, and redemption takes you on a revealing tour behind the scenes in New York City studios and on the road with some of the most groundbreaking musicians of the last 40 years.