Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A New York Times bestselling memoir from one of America’s most cherished actresses and comedians. Burnett gives us a peek behind the curtain of her fabulous career — from moments of true hilarity to poignant life decisions. “Endearing and very moving” (Julie Andrews).

In this #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Cheryl Strayed tells the “stimulating, thought-provoking, soul-enhancing” story (Oprah Winfrey) of her solitary hike from California to Washington. “At once a breathtaking adventure tale and a profound meditation on the nature of grief” (The New York Times Book Review).

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, comedian Jim Gaffigan shares his off-the-wall parenting experiences as a father of five. A “laugh-out-loud” memoir (Publishers Weekly) with over 15,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the “fascinating” true story (Salon) of Vera Atkins, a master intelligence agent for the Allies who led a relentless covert campaign against Nazi Germany. “In the real world of spies, Vera Atkins was the boss” (Ian Fleming).

From an author once hailed by Jean-Paul Sartre as “the greatest writer of our time”: Delve into this fascinating chronicle of a crucial period in US history — from McKinley’s assassination to the defeat of the League of Nations.

Nearly 100 years after peace was declared, this “wonderfully engaging” book (Kirkus Reviews) collected the stories of the last surviving heroes of World War I. “Riveting and astonishing” (New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming).

In this internationally bestselling memoir that’s “filled with good humor, fine storytelling, and acute observations of small-town life” (Library Journal), a writer shares her experiences growing up in post–World War II America. With over 8,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Captured by the Japanese army, British soldier Alistair Urquhart overcame unfathomable hardships to survive World War II. His gripping journey is brought to life in this inspiring memoir with over 1,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Experience the heyday of Chicago’s 20th-century underworld in this lively account of America’s most famous brothel. “Assiduously researched… makes for good storytelling” (The New York Times).

An account of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 relates the stories of two men who shaped the history of…