Browsing: Memoirs

A New York Times bestselling author and Episcopal priest examines her own relationship with God and organized religion in this “luminous” memoir (Booklist). “Few souls are as synced to the world’s mysteries as Barbara Brown Taylor’s” (Time).

A New York Times bestseller told with irrepressible wit and verve: Delve into the tempestuous personal life and career of Rue McClanahan, one of the stars of the Emmy Award–winning series The Golden Girls, with this fascinating memoir. “Fans will relish her sweet and tart memories” (Publishers Weekly).

With over 4,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In this acclaimed memoir, a wealthy Danish woman becomes the unexpected head of a coffee plantation in a Kenya colonized by the British Empire. The inspiration behind the Academy Award–winning film starring Meryl Streep.

What does your waiter really think about you? This New York Times bestseller offers a witty look behind the scenes of the food-service industry through the eyes of staff who’ve truly seen it all. “As delightful as it is irreverent” (The Washington Post).

Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver returns with her first nonfiction narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways…

A USA Today bestseller: Learn the fascinating true story behind one of Hollywood’s most beloved films! The eldest daughter in the Trapp Family Singers chronicles her experiences in “a must-read for die-hard Sound of Music fans” (Booklist).

A “savory and delicious” memoir (Library Journal): Looking for a change, a married couple decided to quit their jobs, buy a boat, and sail around the Caribbean together. “A detailed travelogue and an intimate portrait of self-discovery, this is a refreshing, soulful journey” (Booklist).

Rick Bragg shares a vivid glimpse into the Depression-era Deep South in this “eloquent and touching” biography of his remarkable grandfather (Publishers Weekly). From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author who is “every bit the equal of… Harper Lee and Truman Capote” (People).

An inspiring #1 New York Times bestseller: Jane Fonda shares important lessons she’s learned from her experiences as an actor, activist, businesswoman, wife, and mother. “Fiercely intelligent… Rigorously revealing” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

A “mesmerizing” New York Times bestseller (The Guardian): Acclaimed author Andre Dubus III reflects on his turbulent childhood and his struggle to break a cycle of violence. “Gritty and gripping… Dubus bares his soul in stunning and page-turning prose” (Publishers Weekly starred review).