Browsing: Memoirs

When Carolyn Porter unearthed a series of letters from World War II–era Berlin, penned by a man to his family in France, she was determined to learn more. In this riveting read, she details her journey to discovering the writer’s fate. “Captivating… marvelous” (Booklist starred review).

WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER BOOK AWARD • “A must-read for anyone who longs for the day when the dividing lines…

From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, a collection of thoughts–always adroit, often acerbic–on aging, belief, the state of literature,…

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • In this “spellbinding memoir” (The Washington Post), a private investigator revisits the case that has haunted her…

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Superstar comedian and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to…

In this gripping and unforgettable memoir, Jen Waite recounts how she discovered her marriage was built on a terrifying mountain of deceit. “Be forewarned: You won’t sleep until you finish the last page” (New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt).

An engaging box set from an author with “unfailing charm… One never tires of his accounts” (Chicago Tribune): English naturalist Gerald Durrell’s family moved to a Greek island when he was a small child, and adventures of all shapes and sizes ensued.

A Wall Street Journal bestseller with over 3,900 five-star Goodreads ratings: While racing across the Gobi Desert, runner Dion Leonard formed an unexpected friendship with a stray dog who ran alongside him for 77 miles. This “heartwarming” memoir (Publishers Weekly) tells the story of their incredible bond.

#1 New York Times Best SellerNamed a Best Book of 2017 by Barnes & Noble and Amazon From Facebook’s COO and Wharton’s top-rated…

Written by her mother, this touching story recounts how Iris Grace, a little girl with autism, formed a deep, life-changing bond with her therapy cat and began connecting with the outside world. “Compelling reading” (Booklist starred review).