Christopher Buckley usually writes funny, satirical novels ( Supreme Courtship ; Thank You for Smoking ). I have read a few of his novels and enjoyed them. Still, I almost didn't pick up his newest book, Losing Mum and Pup , about the year during which both of his parents died. Writes Buckley: "They...
Mark Oliver Everett is probably better known simply as E, the lead singer and creative force behind the Eels, but a few months ago he published a memoir under his full name called Things the Grandchildren Should Know . He might be a little younger than most people who've decided to write memoirs...