Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A heartrending account from a New York Times bestselling author: Having spent eight years in inhumane conditions with her troubled mother, Aimee was placed in foster care with Cathy Glass — and got the new start she so desperately needed.

A New York Times bestseller: On the front lines of modern medicine, a veterinarian fights to help patients who can’t speak for themselves. Funny, heartrending, and “addictively readable” (Booklist), with over 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

“A funny yet touching portrayal of the indignities of aging” (Kirkus Reviews): In this endearing memoir, Meg must supervise her mother and her new stepfather as they adjust to the onset of dementia. “Deeply moving” (New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani).

A New York Times bestseller with over 110,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Celebrated actress Mindy Kaling delivers a candid, hilarious glimpse into everything from her New England childhood to the ups and downs of fame. “Very funny” (The Boston Globe).

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year perfect for fans of Hillbilly Elegy: A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist chronicles his childhood growing up poor in Appalachia with a loving mother and an abusive, alcoholic father. “Bragg writes like a man on fire… A work of art” (Pat Conroy).

One of Time’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the Year. This insider’s account from a professional chef reveals what really happens behind the scenes in an upscale New York restaurant. “Sumptuously entertaining fare” (Kirkus Reviews starred review), with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In a realm dominated by men, Queen Victoria left a long legacy of strength and influence. This rich portrait draws on the monarch’s own personal documents to showcase her rise to the throne and her relationship with Prince Albert.

In this New York Times bestseller, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author illuminates the life of Catherine the Great, who rose from a minor noble family to rule a nation. This biography, which has over 36,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, “will transport history lovers” (People).

James Tobin, award-winning author of Ernie Pyle’s War and The Man He Became, has penned the definitive account of the…

In this dazzling memoir, a dedicated man of faith shares his story — and his life-changing relationship with God — with breathtaking honesty and deep insight. With over 1,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.