Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

In this powerful memoir, a civil rights activist chronicles her experiences growing up black and underprivileged in the Jim Crow South. “Simply one of the best… An eloquent, moving testimonial” (Chicago Tribune).

In the early 1900s, the world was transfixed by explorer Ernest Shackleton’s daring exploits in the unforgiving Antarctic wilderness. Follow his most audacious venture across the frozen sea in this exciting true story!

A #1 New York Times bestseller: Before his death, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills in US military history. This powerful memoir illuminates his wartime experiences “with the same courage and grit he displayed in life and on the battlefield” (Clint Eastwood).

Top-rated on BookBub: In this poignant memoir, the New York Times bestselling author of The Prince of Tides plumbs his experiences as a young teacher on an isolated South Carolina island. “Miraculous… An experience of joy” (Newsweek).

In 1954, teenage friends Juliet and Pauline went on a walk with Pauline’s mother, Honorah — but Honorah didn’t return. This “well-researched” read (The Washington Post) delves into the shocking true story of the murder portrayed in the film Heavenly Creatures — and the sensational trial that followed.

This haunting read details the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese, who was stabbed on the streets of New York while dozens of bystanders did nothing to save her. More than a crime story, this is a study of human behavior that “evokes anger and anguish in equal measure” (The Advocate).

In this “engaging” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly), rock icon Eric Clapton reflects on his triumphs, tragedies, and private moments. “An absorbing tale of artistry, decadence, and redemption” (Los Angeles Times), with over 6,100 five-star Goodreads ratings.

This “thrilling” true story (The Washington Post) follows backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg, who was separated from his companions and had to fight to make it out of the Amazon rainforest alive… With over 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings!

Until the age of 10, Mary-Ann Kirkby had never ridden a bike or watched a Disney film. In this “riveting and well-paced” memoir (Publishers Weekly), she offers an inside look into the little-known Hutterite religious colony — and the challenges she faced when she left.

The gripping story of “one of the most sensational trial cases of the nineteenth century” (Booklist): One morning in New Orleans, Madame Carl noticed an unmistakable face. Could this poor slave on the street really be Sally Miller, a German woman who disappeared 25 years before? “Engrossing” (Publishers Weekly).