Thriller

The Musical Life of Michael Jackson

Nelson George

From legendary hip-hop and R&B journalist Nelson George, the definitive chronicle of the bestselling album of all time and how it changed the world

The Supremes

A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal

Mark Ribowsky

Now in paperback!

Always Been There

Rosanne Cash, the List, and the Spirit of Southern Music

Michael Streissguth

The candid story behind the making of Rosanne Cash’s next album, The List, which is based on a list of 100 essential country songs complied by her father, Johnny Cash.

Phish

Parke Puterbaugh

Drawing on nearly 15 years of exclusive interviews with the band, Rolling Stone contributor Parke Puterbaugh delivers the first biography of Vermont jamband legends Phish.

Best Music Writing 2009

Greil Marcus, Editor

Legendary critic Greil Marcus takes the helm for the landmark tenth edition of Da Capo’s annual compendium of the best in music writing.

He Is ... I Say

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond

David Wild

One fan’s witty, loving, and deeply personal biographical portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter of such enduring anthems as “Cherry, Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “America.”