The more controversial autobiographies and tell-all books by celebrities, the more we crave them. From Playboy scandals to royal family secrets and accusations of abuse and neglect, nothing appears to be off-limits. Even Melania Trump stirred controversy when she revealed in her recent book, "Melania," that she does not necessarily agree with her husband on the divisive … [Read more...] about Celebrities, Controversies and Collaborations: The best Autobiographies.
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Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
In a shocking move, Amazon has removed Sean 'Diddy' Combs' memoir from its platform following a heated legal dispute between Combs and a former business associate. The book, which had been highly anticipated, was pulled after allegations surfaced regarding its content, with claims that certain portions were defamatory. As shared by the Seattle Times, "Porter and Combs’ children … [Read more...] about Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau critiques Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for diminishing Canada's global stature during his tenure, branding him as a leader "unprepared for the challenges of international relations". Garneau, renowned for his distinguished career in the military and as an astronaut before entering politics, extensively reflects on his parliamentary … [Read more...] about Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
Bill Gates’s Upcoming Memoir – Source Code
Bill Gates has announced that he will be telling his “origin story” in a memoir due to be published next year. Source Code: My Beginnings will cover the businessman and philanthropist’s early years, from his childhood in Seattle to his time at university. Gates dropped out of Harvard aged 20 in 1975, just before he and his friend Paul Allen wrote the programme that became … [Read more...] about Bill Gates’s Upcoming Memoir – Source Code
Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
AI Pacino (Alfredo James Pacino), the legendary American actor is set to release his memoir Sonny Boy in October this year. The actor’s highly anticipated new book will be published by Penguin Press. The memoir will cover the 83-year-old Oscar-winning actor’s childhood in New York and his upbringing by his mentally unwell mother. It also talks about Pacino’s young friends in … [Read more...] about Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
In the delightful children's book, Duck for President, an endearing little simple farm duck decides to change the world. He works his way up to President of the United States, and at the end of the book, he retires to the farm to write his memoirs, of course. It's a very Presidential thing to do, along with going on paid speaking tours. Many citizens may not even realize how … [Read more...] about Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
Book Review: Will to Live by Gary Edinger
Verdict: 4 Stars Despite Good e-Reader's focus on digital publishing and ebooks, when the chance to review this title came along, we took it. More than just because it was written by an indie author and we support the efforts of people who are revolutionizing publishing, this book was selected because the genre of memoir is so disergarded by the publishing industry to the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Will to Live by Gary Edinger
Stories Etc Launches eMemoir App Powered by Pubsoft
Exciting new uses for digital publishing are taking place every day, whether it's standard digital editions of text-based books or enhanced academic titles with embedded video. Now, a company called stories etc is bringing a new functionality to the digital space by helping families create lasting memories through ebooks. stories etc. is an e-memoir app powered by Pubsoft … [Read more...] about Stories Etc Launches eMemoir App Powered by Pubsoft
New Journaling App Can Prove Handy for Authors
A new app, Heyday, that joins a growing list of mobile apps that help users keep track of their days in a journal format. Heyday, along with apps like Saga, use the user's stored photos, status updates, physical locations, and more, to create a journal of that person's daily life. But where this app can really come in handy is for authors who need a record of their daily … [Read more...] about New Journaling App Can Prove Handy for Authors
eBook Review: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson
Verdict: 2 stars It’s one thing when a famous person happens to have a drug habit. It’s something else altogether when society—and the celebrity, for that matter—cannot figure out where the person stops being a person and becomes just another drug user. In Willie Nelson’s third book, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die, the reader is treated to a very sad forward by … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson
Memoirs Rise in Popularity as Authors Embrace Their Own Stories
In the minds of readers, the genre of memoir may have once been reserved for noteworthy people, full and lofty tomes that were written about one’s rise to the upper echelon of whatever excellence had been achieved. But as more and more readers clamor for tales of ordinary-yet-interesting people, whether they have gained notoriety or not, memoir has become a widely popular … [Read more...] about Memoirs Rise in Popularity as Authors Embrace Their Own Stories