An Experience Seldom Told: A Guest Post by Patric Gagne
Sociopath is a striking memoir detailing the author’s journey to understanding herself and her widely misunderstood mental disorder. Read on…
Memoirs
Trans Joy: A Guest Post by Dylan Mulvaney
Honest, hilarious and full of heart, this genuine account of a fascinating life is great for fans and newcomers alike.…
The Joy of Looking Back: A Guest Post by Bill Gates
You have heard a lot about Bill Gates, but what do you know about him as a person? In Source…
I Didn’t Want to Write a Memoir: A Guest Post by Neko Case
Neko Case’s rural, quiet and lonely childhood paved the way to global stardom — this is the story of how…
On the Wild Side: A Guest Post by Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak, the treasured gem of a writer, tells the rich and rollicking tale of three wild dogs and their…
Fear is Invisible to Me: A Guest Post by Youngmi Mayer
With the gift of knowing how to make people laugh, you have to know how to distract them from grief…
My Family Is . . . Maybe Not So Bad! Audiobook Celebrity Memoirs to Make Holiday Gatherings Easier
We all know family holiday gatherings can be, shall we say, interesting? Did Grandpa really say that? Did Aunt Millie…
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Best Memoirs and Biographies of 2024
Memoirs and biographies have the power to change perspectives and encourage empathy through personal stories like Spare, Untamed and How…
Bigger Than Myself: A Guest Post by Demi-Leigh Tebow
We’ve all arrived at points in our life where we wonder “What now? What next? Is this it?” Demi-Leigh Tebow…
Read Like a Brat
From being used in political campaigns to soundtracking nightlife and informing the culture as we know it, Brat by Charli…
Love Yourself Unapologetically: A Guest Post by Drew Afualo
From hosting celebrities like Chappell Roan, Rainn Wilson and Olympian Ilona Maher on her podcast, The Comment Section, Drew Afualo…
So, You Want to Read a Memoir?
Has anyone ever told you to try and take a walk in someone else’s shoes? We’re very pleased to tell…
Best Books of the Year (So Far)
At the halfway point of the year, you might be wondering: have I hit my reading goals? How is it…
The Battle That Taught Me Empathy: An Exclusive Guest Post from Melissa Bond, Author of Blood Orange Night, Our August Nonfiction Monthly Pick
Melissa Bond’s extraordinary memoir of an accidental addiction and what it took to recover. The writing here is propulsive and…
Build Your Pride Month TBR Pile: A Guest Post from Elliot Page, Author of Pageboy
The Oscar-nominated star of Juno shares his truth in Pageboy, a memoir perfect for those who devour I’m Glad My…
This Is Who I Am: An Exclusive Guest Post from Kwame Alexander, Author of Why Fathers Cry at Night
Kwame Alexander delivers us a powerful and intimate memoir-in-verse. Emily Dickenson once said, “Tell all the Truth but tell it…
Matching Outfits: An Exclusive Guest Post from Laura Dern, Author of Honey, Baby, Mine
This book will make you want to call your own mom or mother figure in your life — a testament…
55 Essential Memoirs You Should Read
Memoirs tell a story or a collection of particular stories from someone’s life, but the best ones are able to…
A Letter from Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Author of The Light We Carry
Former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain…
Best Biographies and Memoirs 2022
Human connection, learning from other people, and delving deeply into people’s stories are all part of what helps us grow,…