Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

J. Randy Taraborrelli

    February 29, 1956

    J. Randy Taraborrelli is renowned for his biographies of contemporary entertainers and political figures. His extensive works often delve into the heart of public figures' lives, uncovering their triumphs and tribulations. Taraborrelli's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects has earned him critical acclaim and multiple placements on The New York Times Best Seller list. He has expanded his storytelling reach by developing and producing television projects through his own production company.

    J. Randy Taraborrelli
    Grace & Steel
    Jackie: Public, Private, Secret
    The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
    After Camelot
    Diana Ross
    Sinatra
    • Sinatra

      • 600 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      4.4(12)Add rating

      In 1997, Taraborrelli's bestselling Sinatra: Behind the Legend captivated audiences with a never-before seen look at the life of an icon through six years of research and over 425 interviews with associates, friends and lovers. Now, Taraborrelli is back with a completely new and updated lens. Fans of Sinatra--old and new--will be able to delve into the private life and controversy of a musician whose career spans decades. From show business, struggles with depression, his many romances and attaining the American dream, Sinatra's story delivers a captivating and humanizing portrait of the legend for a new age. Taraborrelli is known for capturing and penning the untold stories of icons such as the Hiltons, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross and the Kennedys. He has written a page-turning biography of an extremely talented, sometimes troubled, always fascinating man: the one and only Frank Sinatra.

      Sinatra
    • Through hard work, Diana Ross scaled the heights of superstardom, first as lead singer of the Supremes and then as a solo artist. Written by the author of Call Her Miss Ross, this book talks about her relationship with the other Supremes, her romance with Berry Gordy, her two marriages and divorces, and her arrest for drunk driving.

      Diana Ross
    • After Camelot

      • 602 pages
      • 22 hours of reading
      4.2(970)Add rating

      For more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph, the dark side and the remarkable achievements. In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." He describes the challenges Bobby's children faced as they grew into adulthood; Eunice and Sargent Shriver's remarkable philanthropic work; the emotional turmoil Jackie faced after JFK's murder and the complexities of her eventual marriage to Aristotle Onassis; the the sudden death of JFK JR; and the stoicism and grace of his sister Caroline. He also brings into clear focus the complex and intriguing story of Edward "Teddy" and shows how he influenced the sensibilities of the next generation and challenged them to uphold the Kennedy name. Based on extensive research, including hundreds of exclusive interviews, After Camelot captures the wealth, glamour, and fortitude for which the Kennedys are so well known. With this book, J. Randy Taraborrelli takes readers on an epic journey as he unfolds the ongoing saga of the nation's most famous-and controversial-family.

      After Camelot
    • The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe

      • 610 pages
      • 22 hours of reading
      4.2(99)Add rating

      A profile of the iconic actress explores the roles of the influential women in her life, including her mentally ill mother, in an account that also discusses Monroe's own struggles with mental illness, her estranged father, and the Kennedys. Offers an extensive bibliographic essay and annotated filmography.

      The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
    • Grace & Steel

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
      4.1(313)Add rating

      From New York Times bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli comes the epic, hidden history of the exceptional women behind the greatest political dynasty of all time - the Bush family.

      Grace & Steel
    • The Kennedy Heirs

      • 640 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.1(110)Add rating

      From New York Times bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli comes The Kennedy Heirs, his most revealing Kennedy book yet.

      The Kennedy Heirs
    • She's adored by millions of fans, writes and performs songs that move and inspire, but Beyonce is truly known by very few. Now highly-acclaimed biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli reveals the woman behind the star. He takes us from a childhood spent performing in talent shows to finding worldwide fame with her band Destiny's Child, managed by her father Matthew. Beyoncé's first solo album, Dangerously in Love, went straight to number one and she has to date released a total of five albums which have sold 75 million copies.Beyoncé prefers to keep her personal life with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy carefully under lock and key. She may be a top performer, fashion idol and business mogul in her own right, but fame has come at personal sacrifice and with private heartbreak. Baed on exhaustive research, including exclusive interviews with those how have played pivotal roles in her life and career, the book reveals the hard-earned lessons 'Queen Bey' has learned about love, life, loyalty and family. Insightful and entertaining, this is the first authoritative biography of the most famous woman in the world today and a must-have for the 'Bey Hive'.

      Becoming Beyonce: the untold story
    • Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot

      • 727 pages
      • 26 hours of reading
      4.1(2189)Add rating

      Jacqueline Bouvier, Ethel Skakel and Joan Bennett all married into the Kennedy family and became forever linked with the American legend. This book offers an account of the relationship shared by these three women, during the "Camelot" years and beyond.

      Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot
    • Michael Jackson

      The Magic and the Madness

      So much has how been said and written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. This book is the fruit of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family - including Michael himself. Cutting through tabloid rumours, J. Randy Taraborrelli traces the real story behind Michael Jackson, from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children. Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli's best-sellers: impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation.

      Michael Jackson