Behind the Scenes

Everyone loves to know the real story, the look behind the curtain at what’s really happening. These books do just that—reveal the other side of the story.

The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower (975.3 BRO)

The White House staff have a close-up view of the most powerful people in the country. Read about fifty years of first families, in public and in private.

Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip—Confessions of a Cynical Waiter by The Waiter (Steve Dublanica) (647.95 WAI)

From a blog of the same name, hear what your server really thinks of you, plus inside tips on how to get the best service.

Life at the Zoo: Behind the Scenes with the Animal Doctors by Phillip T. Robinson (590.73 ROB)

A look at all aspects of zoo life, the animals, their care, how their illnesses are detected, and how zoo exhibits are designed.

The Toughest Show on Earth: My Rise and Reign at the Metropolitan Opera by Joseph Volpe with Charles Michener. (782.1092 VOL)

The drama is not just on stage. Read about more than forty years at the New York Metropolitan Opera House—told by the only general manager that worked his way to the top.