Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 1,400 five-star Goodreads ratings: The only survivor of a horrific plane crash, Dale Black’s near-death experience changed everything for him. His visions of heaven will take you on a spiritual journey of hope and renewal.

This USA Today bestseller tells the heartbreaking true story of a young girl from a quiet Detroit suburb who was forced into the sex trade. An eye-opening account of human trafficking in the US — and the courage and resilience of a survivor.

“One of the funniest and most likable books around” (The Atlantic): A veterinarian recounts his early days caring for animals and adjusting to life in the countryside. “Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gusto, and writes with grace” (The New York Times).

“Gripping… A standout in the genre of Holocaust literature” (School Library Journal): This lyrical, award-winning novel follows Syvia, one of 12 children to survive World War II in Poland’s Lodz ghetto. “Powerful” (Kirkus Reviews), with over 6,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A moving New York Times bestseller: An author who “unlocks the canine soul” (John Grogan, author of Marley & Me) chronicles his visits to hospice facilities with lovable border collie Izzy — and his relationship with Lenore, an affectionate hound who restored his joy for life.

This “terrifying” New York Times bestseller (Kirkus Reviews) recounts the story of Dr. John Dale Cavaness — a respected physician accused of murdering his son in cold blood — and the small town that couldn’t see a killer in their midst. A “riveting, historical true crime account” (Publishers Weekly).

The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters — Roosevelt,…

This searing and unforgettable account covers the 10th Mountain Division’s 16-month stand in Afghanistan. A New York Times bestseller hailed as “absolutely gripping” (Brad Thor).

A New York Times bestseller and a BookBub Recommended Read filled with rare photos and private letters: This candid account of actor and filmmaker Dyan Cannon’s life — including her stormy marriage to Cary Grant — is “complex and captivating… an unqualified success” (New York Journal of Books).

In search of adventure, Conor Grennan embarked on a year-long trip around the globe and discovered a new calling — reuniting orphaned children in war-torn Nepal with their families. His New York Times bestselling memoir is “humorous, exciting, and inspiring” (Publishers Weekly).