Ruan Lingyu: Her Life and Career by Patrick Galvan is far more than a meticulously researched and masterfully written biography. It is a precise and impeccably unbiased portrait of a volatile and pivotal era in Chinese history when Chinese cinema was at its nascent peak...

The Joy of Musicology: Unleashing the Magical Symphony for All by M.P. Johnson is more than just an introduction to music around the world or the history of music as the term musicology may suggest to those in the field. The book presents the many...

Notes From the Trenches: A Musician’s Journey Through World War I is a military memoir by Gary H. Foster, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired). Through various narratives, photographs, and the spirited and entertaining letters from his grandfather, Leo Foster (signing his letters affectionately, “Kid”), the...

Once Upon a Time on Sunday Morning: When Charles Kuralt Gave Us the Real World is a memoir that describes the conception and development of the program Sunday Morning. As a producer, author E.S. "Bud" Lamoreaux III was one of a trio who selected topics...

Tuned In, Memoirs of a Piano Man: Behind the Scenes with Music Legends and Finding the Artist Within is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, music, and inspirational writing subgenres. Penned by author Jim Wilson, this memoir presents a captivating account of a remarkable...

The Ethereal Concerto by Barry Robbins is a magical story that takes readers on a journey through space and time, introducing them to both real and fictional musicians. The story is set in the enchanted Ethereal Bar, where a mysterious man interviews the musicians about...

The Candy Butcher: A Biography of Frank Ray Perilli by William Karl Thomas is a personal account by a bonafide friend and fan of the man better known as Frankie Ray. Trying to write the biography of a relatively unknown showbiz celebrity is no easy...

Backstage Pass by Harvey Lee is a captivating memoir about the author's remarkable experiences in the worlds of business and music. From a school leaver to a music manager, Harvey's story is an intriguing mix of challenges, wins, losses, and humor. He was the type...

Podcast Journal by Candace Gish is just what it says it is. It is a journal for keeping track of podcasts—hosts, takeaways, and everything in between. The journal starts with a table for listing podcasts and their venues or listening platforms. The next section provides...

Abandoned by his mother at the age of eight, Gregory Hawkins had spent most of his young life in the foster care system. Through foster care, he meets Rami Black, who becomes the brother and family he never had. Out of their deep shared love...