Louis Virtel

Acid for the Children is a captivating memoir that chronicles the fascinating journey of a Melbourne-born, LA-raised street rat turned world-famous rockstar. The co-founder and iconic bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, narrates his tumultuous upbringing, where he navigated the dizzying highs and the gutter lows while seeking belonging through the power of music and creativity. Michael's journey is raw, honest, and entertaining, making this memoir an instant classic that is both a coming-of-age story and a raucous love letter to the transformative power of music.

"Little Girl Blue" is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter, the lead singer of the Carpenters, who delivered the love songs that defined a generation. This book reveals Karen's struggles with anorexia nervosa, her love for playing drums, and her quest for solo stardom. Based on exclusive interviews, "Little Girl Blue" is the definitive biography of Karen Carpenter.