The Art of Fact: A Historical Anthology of Literary Journalism (1997) A collection of literary journalism pieces spanning from Daniel Defoe to contemporary writers, with historical context and analysis.

Will Rogers: A Biography (2000) A comprehensive biography of the American humorist and social commentator Will Rogers, covering his life from 1879 to 1935.

About Town: The New Yorker and the World It Made (2000) A historical examination of The New Yorker magazine's development and influence from its founding in 1925 through the end of the 20th century.

The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing (2004) An analysis of writing style and authorial voice, featuring interviews with contemporary writers about their craft.

When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse (2007) An exploration of grammar and language usage focusing on the eight parts of speech in English.

Memoir: A History (2009) A historical overview of memoir writing from Augustine to contemporary times, examining the genre's evolution and cultural significance.

How to Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them (2013) A guide addressing common writing errors and methods for improving writing clarity and effectiveness.

The B Side: The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song (2015) A historical account of American popular music's transformation from the 1950s through the 1960s.

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