This month’s best new biographies and memoirs

Don’t miss the best new biographies and memoirs from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We’ve rounded up this month’s biggest and buzziest biographies and memoirs — including a gripping tale of murder on the Appalachian Trail, a charming look at life running a British bookshop, and more!

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	A #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers a writing memoir for the ages WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “A romp, a riot, and a joy to read… Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable” (John Grisham) The beloved creator of the Myron Bolitar series and author of books like Tell No One and Fool Me Once reflects on his childhood, career, and dedication to his craft Kristin Hannah raves, “Plot Twist is fun to read, fast-paced, inspiring, and filled with practical, hands-on advice for aspiring writers,” while Publishers Weekly notes, “Coben’s humor and humanity shine through” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers How does a new father survive the most unimaginable loss? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Matthew Schnipper chronicles his devastating grief journey after the death of his 22-month-old son, Renzo — and his fight to honor Renzo’s short but profoundly meaningful life “This is a story that nobody should ever have to tell, yet Matthew Schnipper does so with grace, rawness, and beauty” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Hua Hsu) This “powerful record of a broken heart” (Publishers Weekly starred review) is “a gorgeous memoir” (New York Magazine) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers An original star of Charlie’s Angels shares her life story WHY IT’S READWORTHY: From dancing on Broadway to starring in a groundbreaking show to facing breast cancer, Jaclyn Smith bares all in this compelling read Reveals how Smith balanced raising two children with a burgeoning career as a businesswoman who partnered with Kmart and HSN “A tenderhearted memoir written with an angelic voice” that “will fascinate pop culture fans” (Kirkus Reviews Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The remarkable story of four women who escaped from Afghanistan in 2021 — and built new lives in the US WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A high-level editor for The New York Times recounts how she helped Times employees and their family members evacuate from Afghanistan Details the very different circumstances of Marwa, Mursal, Maryam, and Samira — all women who are starting fresh in an unfamiliar country and are determined to make the most of it “This is a must-read. In revealing the meaning of duty, we recognize how aiding these young Afghan women can help us heal ourselves from America’s longest war” (Walter Isaacson) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers What does it mean to be a Black cop in the Midwestern US today? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Get to know Cleveland’s Black Shield — an organization of Black police officers navigating the complexities of their identities and vocation From “a vivid writer and an unsparing reporter” (The New York Times) with deep family ties to Cleveland law enforcement “A revealing, closely observed account” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) that explores questions of race and power Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers What if you tried to rescue someone you love — and wound up needing rescuing yourself? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Gorgeous… This account brims with such unadorned wisdom, though it’s anything but boring. Readers who’ve helped loved ones through a difficult time will be wowed” (Publishers Weekly starred review) When Virginia Eubanks’s partner was brutally beaten just steps from their home, she dove in headfirst, determined to be the ultimate caregiver — but jumping into the deep end took a damaging toll This “profoundly moving” memoir (The New York Times) tells the story of one woman who developed collateral PTSD and traces the steps she took toward overcoming it Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Spend a year at a family-owned bookshop in a seaside English village WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Alongside the changing seasons, Katie Clapham chronicles life at the cozy independent bookstore she runs with her mother Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series, calls it “utterly delightful… A must-read for everyone who’s ever felt most at home in a bookstore” Quirky customers and gossipy details fill this charming, reflective read Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A journalist helps a nonagenarian search for the one who got away 60 years prior WHY IT’S READWORTHY: While writing a human interest piece, Kara meets Bob, a World War II veteran who tells her of Joy, the love of his life and his greatest regret Kara confronts her own faltering marriage as she seeks to reunite the two long-lost lovers, and reflects on the power of love and healing along the way “This feel-good memoir is a great vacation read” (Library Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘A helluva book’ (John Grisham) about a double murder on the Appalachian Trail WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Part hiking journal, part crime story, part personal reckoning, Up on Cove Mountain is a journey readers will love” (Susan Orlean) While hiking in 1990, Earl Swift crossed paths with two people who wound up murdered. Now in his 60s, he returns to the trail to continue his search for meaning in this “deeply personal meditation on death, aging, and nature” (The New York Times) A New York Times bestselling author delivers “an extraordinary portrait of the AT” (Outside) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Meet an activist who spent six harrowing years in Egypt’s most infamous prison complex WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “I will never be the same after reading Huna — a pivotal addition to world literature” (Javier Zamora, author of Solito) While held as a political prisoner, Abdelrahman ElGendy earned his degree — and found the strength to live amid efforts to erase him Highly anticipated by Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly, who deems it “a stirring reflection on survival and resistance” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Anna set out to help her rescued Italian greyhound — and found herself transformed WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An animal behavior expert and former New Yorker writer delivers “the canine answer to Raising Hare or H Is for Hawk” (The Times) Dog lovers shouldn’t miss this heartfelt read about the human-animal connection With praise from Sy Montgomery (“compelling, vivid, and essential”) and Susan Orlean (“Heyward writes with great clarity, heart, and frankness”) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Poignant, insightful, and often just laugh-out-loud funny’ (Booklist) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: When Matthew Sigman’s beloved dog passed away, his life fell apart — so he ran away to Europe Finding himself in a remote Italian mountain village, he formed a friendship with an enthusiastic innkeeper, was welcomed by the community, and embarked on adventures that ultimately allowed him to heal “Sigman has that rare gift of storytelling that invites the reader along on the adventure, not as observer but participant” (John Grogan, New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me) Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers
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