Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A humorous New York Times bestseller with over 3,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads! Follow one girl’s journey from Iran to Southern California, where her eccentric family blooms and attempts to adapt to American culture. “It’s the brilliance of true sophistication at work” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).

A New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer: Explore the relationship between two renowned leaders who guided their countries through World War II. “Important, insightful, and highly entertaining” (Tom Brokaw, bestselling author of The Greatest Generation).

“Lively, perceptive, impressively researched” (Publishers Weekly): Experience the extraordinary lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in this New York Times bestselling biography. A fresh look at one of the most influential marriages of the 19th century — and one of history’s most enduring love stories.

A New York Times bestseller! Follow one of America’s most beloved stars from her leading role in Laverne & Shirley to her directorial success with Big and A League of Their Own. “Read her memoir and you’ll come to love her as much as I do” (Tom Hanks).

This #1 New York Times bestseller chronicles the author’s hilarious adventures as she faces aging, marriage, and public embarrassment with pluck and candor. An irresistible read perfect for fans of Erma Bombeck and Jen Lancaster.

This New York Times Notable Book is a poignant and intimate look at one of classic Hollywood’s most celebrated actors. Known for her starring roles in The Philadelphia Story and On Golden Pond, Katharine Hepburn is an Academy Award winner with a story you won’t want to miss!

A New York Times bestseller with over 7,850 five-star ratings on Goodreads: For readers who were moved by A Child Called “It”, this emotional account of Regina and her siblings’ painful childhood is “riveting reading from start to finish” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this “brilliantly entertaining” book (Financial Times), a historical novelist describes his experiences as a young soldier during the Burma Campaign. “No doubt one of the great memoirs of the Second World War” (New York Times bestselling author John Keegan).

A “captivating memoir” (Alice Waters, chef and owner of Chez Panisse): Georgeanne Brennan moved with her family to a small farmhouse, and grew from a novice fromagère to an award-winning cookbook author. A delight for the senses, sprinkled with Brennan’s own recipes!

After losing his wife to cancer, Paul left his job and took his first life-changing steps on the Appalachian Trail, where he spent the next four months searching for peace. A powerful story of one man’s spiritual pilgrimage, with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.