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The pairing of a beloved former president and a rock ’n roll icon isn’t an obvious one – but close friends, President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen delve deeper into the conversations they share on their hugely popular podcast of the same name, discussing life, music and their enduring love of America.
Through the prism of 154 iconic songs, Paul McCartney traces his life from writing his first song at the age of 14 to the present day, sharing the lyrics and the circumstances in which they were written. This intimate self-portrait also features a treasure trove from Sir Paul’s personal archive, including drafts, letters and photographs.
He’s become a familiar face to us all on the small screen, but now Matt Baker welcomes us onto his family farm in the Durham Dales. Taking us on a journey through the seasons, Matt celebrates the countryside and wildlife that have shaped his life.
Charting her path to comedy through tales of her everyday, no-nonsense life, Katherine Ryan brings laughter and wit in her brand new autobiography. Detailing everything from mischief and adventures as an ex-Hookers waitress to life as a single mum – she really does have the audacity.
He’s undoubtedly a national treasure, but Bob Mortimer’s Middlesbrough upbringing was tinged by the loss of his dad and frequent misadventure. And Away… tentatively addresses life’s highs (and many lows), but overall it’s a heartwarming story of finding happiness through adversity.
After three decades of trailblazing writing, Bernardine Evaristo finally earned her place in the spotlight, becoming a Booker-winning author. Manifesto is deeply inspirational – as Bernardine charts her creative rebellion against mainstream writing, contributing to social conversations on her journey to becoming unstoppable.
