Memoir

Born a Crime recounts Trevor Noah's unique upbringing during apartheid South Africa, highlighting his identity struggles as a mixed-race child and his dynamic relationship with his determined mother.

In 'How I Grew My Penis And Other Porn Industry Secrets', Stirling Cooper candidly shares insights and experiences from his career in the adult film industry, discussing growth in personal confidence and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the industry.

A witty and heartfelt memoir by Dolly Alderton, 'Everything I Know About Love' explores the trials and tribulations of growing up, navigating friendships, and understanding love and self-worth.

Night by Elie Wiesel is a harrowing memoir recounting his survival of the Holocaust, portraying the extreme suffering and loss endured by Jews during World War II.

"Picking Cotton" narrates the true story of Jennifer Thompson, who was raped and wrongfully identified Ronald Cotton as her attacker, leading to his wrongful imprisonment for eleven years until DNA evidence proved his innocence and a transformative friendship blossomed between them.

Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a memoir about the author's transformative 1,100-mile solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, undertaken to heal from personal tragedies.

'Educated' by Tara Westover is a memoir about a young woman who escapes her survivalist family in Idaho to pursue education, ultimately earning a PhD from Cambridge University.

In "Enough," Cassidy Hutchinson shares her compelling journey from an idealistic young staffer in the Trump White House to a critical whistleblower during the January 6 Capitol riot, exploring her struggle between loyalty and the truth.

By Any Other Name: A Memoir of Adoption and Identity by Sandi Bachom is a poignant exploration of the complexities of adoption, identity, and self-discovery, offering readers a personal look into the author's journey to unearth her true origins.

A poignant memoir by Tembi Locke about love, loss, and healing in the Sicilian countryside, where she finds solace at her mother-in-law's table after her husband's death.

Bill Bryson's 'A Walk in the Woods' humorously chronicles his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, mixing personal experiences with insights on nature, history, and conservation.

In 'Bad Mormon: A Memoir', Heather Gay shares her candid journey from devout Mormonism to single motherhood and success in business and television, exposing the struggles behind a seemingly perfect life.

10% Happier by Dan Harris is a humorous and insightful journey into meditation, revealing its benefits for mental well-being and stress reduction.

A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) recounts the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Steve Klakowicz, an orphan who, despite a painful past in foster care, seeks to uncover his identity and find belonging through hope and perseverance.

In "Sitting Pretty," Rebekah Taussig offers a poignant memoir-in-essays that dives into her experiences as a paralyzed woman, challenging common perceptions of disability by sharing the complex and ordinary realities of her life.

Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney is a first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection, detailing the origins, events, and aftermath, and highlighting the dangers to American democracy posed by Donald Trump and his enablers.

Night by Elie Wiesel is a harrowing memoir of his experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust, detailing the horrors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps.

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness chronicles Susannah Cahalan's harrowing journey through misdiagnosis, madness, and recovery from anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo is a poignant memoir detailing the author's experiences as a young Marine lieutenant in Vietnam, revealing the harsh reality of war that contrasts sharply with the romanticized notions of heroism.

Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' explores finding purpose amid extreme suffering, drawing from his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps and developing logotherapy.