Vanishing America By:  Michael Eastman and William H. Gass
(Rizzoli)
This photo book contains images of drive-ins,
diners, barbershops and other endangered buildings of the American landscape.

Play: The Nylon Book of Music

By:  The Eds. of Nylon Magazine
(Universe)
From hipster magazine Nylon comes a guide to the work and style of essential female (and a few male) musicians like Patti Smith and Nico.

A Wolf at the Table By: Augusten Burroughs
(St. Martin’s Press)
Memoirist Burroughs (Running With Scissors) turns his attention to dear old Dad, recounting his childhood with a shadowy, unpredictable father.

Secrets of the Hollywood Girls Club By: Maggie Marr
(Crown)
The follow-up to Hollywood Girls Club finds Jessica, Celeste, Lydia and Mary Ann battling the Tinseltown rumor mill. Dive into this fun beach read.

Bringing Home the Birkin By: Michael Tonello
(William Morrow)
The most coveted luxury bag in the world takes center stage in Tonello’s fabulous tale of his life as an Hermès reseller.

The Hakawati By: Rabih Alameddine
(Knopf)
This family saga takes place over four generations, blending Arabian tales and modern strife. Osama al-Kharrat leaves California and returns to Beirut to visit his dying father.

Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea By: Chelsea Handler
(Simon Spotlight Entertainment)
Late-night host Handler infuses personal tales of her childhood, relationships and career with her signature raunchy humor.

The Lady Elizabeth By: Alison Weir
(Ballantine)
The Virgin Queen comes to life in Weir’s captivating telling of the monarch’s early years. Lucky for us, the author successfully spins original Tudor patois into understandable English.

Trophies By: Heather Thomas
(William Morrow)
Thomas’ roman à clef is an entertaining romp through the world of Hollywood’s second wives. Married to a powerful man herself, Thomas has the inside scoop.

Her Story By: Charlotte S. Waisman and Jill S. Tietjen
(Collins)
Her Story highlights the achievements of women throughout the history of the United States. More than 900 ladies are featured in an illustrated and informative timeline format.