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Marie Yovanovitch’s Lessons from the Edge is a riveting memoir about her extraordinary 33-year career as a diplomat. From serving in war zones to negotiating with world leaders, she has been tested time and again. This unflinchingly honest account shows what it takes to thrive under high pressure and volatility – and how we can [...]

In 1942, nine Jewish women banded together in an attic in Nazi Germany to resist the evils of the Holocaust. This is their story—of courage, defiance, and strength in the face of unimaginable terror. The Nine tells the remarkable tale of these brave women who risked everything to save themselves and each other during one [...]

The Devil in the White City tells Erik Larson’s gripping tale of two men—the brilliant architect behind the 1893 World’s Fair, Daniel Hudson Burnham, and the serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. Burnham was one of those rare individuals whose ambitions were so large that they required multiple [...]

How Do I Un-Remember This? is a heartfelt and humorous collection of autobiographical essays by Danny Pellegrino. From first loves to family drama, the stories in this book are unfortunately true – but they’re also laugh-out-loud funny. With his trademark wit and unapologetic honesty, Pellegrino offers readers an entertaining look at his life so far. [...]

Untamed is a powerful memoir by Glennon Doyle, founder of the online community Momastery and an influential voice in the conversation about feminism, spirituality, and mental health. The book tells the story of how she fell madly in love with a woman who represented everything she was not—and then lost her to cancer. Interspersed throughout [...]

In Love is a powerful, moving memoir from acclaimed author Amy Bloom. This intimate and heart-wrenching story tells the story of one woman’s journey through love and loss, charting both the highs and lows of her life as she experiences romantic relationships, becomes a mother, and deals with the death of her father. Honest, insightful, [...]

“Crying in H Mart” is a memoir by Michelle Zauner, telling the author’s story of growing up as an Asian American woman. The book explores themes of family, identity, and cultural assimilation, with particular focus on the author’s experiences shopping at her local Korean supermarket – H Mart. Through poignant storytelling and vibrant prose, Zauner [...]

When Masha Gessen was a teenager in the Soviet Union, she dreamt of being Vladimir Putin. She even wanted to marry him. A few decades later, when Putin had finally consolidated his power as Russia’s president-for-life and started hunting down his enemies, Gessen realized how dangerous it was to have such a man with such [...]

The Splendid and the Vile tells the story of Winston Churchill’s tumultuous year as Prime Minister during World War II. Told through the lens of his close family, this book offers an intimate glimpse into Churchill’s daily life while also highlighting his steadfast determination in guiding Britain through its darkest hour. With a mix of [...]

William Barr’s One Damn Thing After Another is a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at his time as the Attorney General of the United States under George H.W. Bush. In this candid memoir, Barr reflects on some of the biggest challenges and controversies he faced during his tenure—from Operation Desert Storm to the showdown with Saddam Hussein [...]

Will is the highly anticipated autobiography of international superstar and critically acclaimed actor Will Smith. In it, he tells the story of his life – from being born into a family dynasty to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He provides candid insights about his professional and personal relationships, including marriages to Jada Pinkett Smith [...]

Can’t Hurt Me is a biography of David Goggins by David Goggins. It chronicles his life, from being born to a family coping with poverty and violence to becoming one of the most elite endurance athletes in the world. Through revealing anecdotes and hard-won insights, Goggins shares how he transformed himself from an overweight, unhappy [...]