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I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free

Hawkins’s memoir is deeply reflective and transparent about his personal story and family history, sharing the love, restrictions, violence, and trauma he experienced throughout his life as a Black man living in a post–civil rights movement world. This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence.

Dirtbag Queen: A Memoir of My Mother

A stunning debut memoir and celebration of an unconventional family that will appeal to readers interested in offbeat family memoirs and humorous nonfiction. Give to readers who enjoyed Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?? by Séamas O’Reilly.
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The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope, and the Genetics of Mental Illness

While the subject matter is difficult, the tone is enlightening and sympathetic. Suggest to readers interested in mental health and memoirs.
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The Gloomy Girl Variety Show: A Memoir

This well-written and engaging memoir is recommended for readers wishing to better understand the experience of mental illness or anyone who can relate to Epum’s search for belonging.
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The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir

A sure bet for Case’s many fans: a memoir that is as intriguing and mysterious as the artist herself.
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Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk

This engrossing account of a musician’s transformation is a testament to the healing process and will engage listeners who seek to express their lived experiences without fear.
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Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico

A moving ballad exploring familial and cultural legacies, with Mexican corrido music at its core. Tragic, mournful, and melodious, all at once.

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Homing: Instincts of a Rustbelt Feminist

A thoughtful examination of old and new, which will appeal to readers interested in feminist memoirs.
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I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying: A Memoir

Mayer adds a valuable and fresh perspective to the subgenre of coming-of-age memoirs and memoirs about Asian American experiences.
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Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman

Fans of Erica Bauermeister’s House Lessons will flock to this.
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Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

Matheson is honest and self-effacing when discussing his personal life, and he provides valuable advice for those trying to get into the business. Yes, he does discuss John Belushi.

Growing Up Urkel

A candid and surprisingly touching memoir from the actor who created one of television’s most memorable characters.

Lovely One

Jackson’s story is a poignant reflection on time, place, and a nation’s history. This is a lovely, absorbing, candid, inspirational memoir. Ideal as a motivational read, particularly for young adults and especially for women and people of color.
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Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain

Alternative rock fans will enjoy this book, which is well-suited to most public libraries.
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Autonomy: Portrait of a Buzzcock

Guitarist and songwriter Diggle’s engaging memoir will appeal to fans and music lovers alike.

The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime

A must for MacLaine’s fans and entertainment buffs.

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Line in the Sand

A powerful memoir that offers fierce insight into the human condition.

What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts)

A delicious serving of Tucci’s special blend of tasteful prose and sparkling wit that his fans and general foodies will savor.

We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People

This stunning memoir offers compelling details about Nenquimo’s parallel journeys from student to activist and from child to mother, in a way that will appeal to readers of many generations.
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Rebel Rising

A funny, poignant, and relatable celebrity memoir that will surely garner Wilson more fans.
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Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family

Listeners may want to have tissues handy as they learn how the couple grows stronger, supports their fostered children, and eventually meets the three children who would become their own. A must-listen for those seeking an insider’s take on the child welfare system.
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On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service

While the print version of Fauci’s debut memoir may be an excellent purchase, the audio disappoints because of Fauci’s narratorial shortcomings. Best for die-hard fans and those who appreciated Peter Piot’s No Time To Lose.
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The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy

Libraries may wish to buy the print copy for bibliotherapy collections centered on substance-use disorder and AA, but the audiobook is strictly optional purchase.
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Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew

A thoughtful and balanced memoir, tracing a daughter’s complicated relationship with parents who lived much of their lives in the public eye.
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Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire

This candid, sensitively narrated audiobook speaks to a little-addressed but important topic. A recommended purchase to enhance social science, memoir, and disability studies collections.
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Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End

This audio will appeal to those seeking a moving memoir about accepting mortality with grace. Recommended for fans of inspiring autobiographies about end-of-life care, such as Amy Wright Glenn’s Holding Space or Barbara Becker’s Heartwood.

An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s

A must-listen for those who would like to be in “the room where it happened” in the 1960s.
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Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age

Rounds sets a high bar for herself and reminds readers that they can do the same. This would be an excellent addition to collections as both a sports book and a self-help book.
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Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

Listeners will be grateful for Rushdie’s narration of this painful but life-affirming episode in his life. His account rings with thoughtfulness and measured emotionality and is a true testament to resilience.
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Kissing Girls on Shabbat: A Memoir

Reminiscent of Deborah Feldman’s Unorthodox and Julia Haart’s Brazen, this powerful debut memoir of strength and advocacy is not to be missed.

The Wives: A Memoir

Gorrindo’s memoir is a must-listen for those seeking an inside look at the toll that military service and constant deployment take on the families left behind. A tribute to U.S. military spouses everywhere.
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T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from Being Fat in a World of Thin People

This book sits uneasily in the body positivity movement, with Ian’s focus on how weight loss changed his life. His humor might not be for everyone, but Alisa’s final chapters are definitely worth a listen.
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The Way You Make Me Feel: Love in Black and Brown

Despite some unevenness in the quality of the essays, the narration is good, and this collection addresses important issues with fresh insights. Recommended for listeners seeking a blend of humor and thoughtful commentary on race, culture, and relationships.

Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir

Listeners who enjoyed Madia’s first memoir will be thrilled to hear more about her life, her struggles and successes, and her amazing dogs.

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They Went Another Way: A Hollywood Memoir

Readers will be drawn to Kaplan’s humorous writing.

The Talk

This thoughtful audio adaptation of Bell’s powerful work is not to be missed. A timely production that should be showcased everywhere.

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Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, and Surprising Tales

Nairn’s book will appeal to Game of Thrones fans and those who enjoy good memoirs.

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Who’s That Girl?: A Memoir

Eve’s historic place in hip-hop is highlighted in this candid memoir that will appeal to both music lovers and fans of the artist.
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Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me

This title is a strong and welcome addition to the genre of biblio-memoirs. Give to fans of Alberto Manguel’s Packing My Library, Hamlet’s Dresser by Bob Smith, and Sixpence House by Paul Collins.

Playing from the Rough: A Personal Journey Through America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses

A recommended debut memoir, perfect for those interested in the intersection of golf, travel, and the complexity of the human spirit.
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On a MOVE: Philadelphia’s Notorious Bombing and a Native Son’s Lifelong Battle for Justice

Well written and moving, and readers of activist memoirs will appreciate Africa’s candor. Pair with Let it Burn by Michael Boyette.
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Moments of Happiness: A Wisconsin Band Story

A joyous memoir by a band leader with a storied, impactful career.

The Road Is Good: How a Mother’s Strength Became a Daughter’s Purpose

Poignant and well-written, this memoir not only celebrates the achievements and talents of its author but also grounds readers in the customs of Nigeria. It is a must-have for fans of Aduba or Orange Is the New Black and for those wanting to read about the African diaspora.
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The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir

A captivating narrative, engagingly told.
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The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning

Jacobs’s narration may not be perfect, but his likability and unique firsthand experiences more than compensate. This entertaining and informative audiobook will appeal to a broad audience of listeners who enjoy memoirs, history, or civics.

Bad Jew: A Family’s Quest from the Minsk Ghetto to Netanyahu’s Israel

A poignant, engaging, important, and personal perspective of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, in which Smolar cleverly combines political and historical aspects with elements of memoir.
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Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West

A distinguished insider’s view of United States–Russia relations and what a diplomatic role entails personally and politically, especially in wartime.

Frighten the Horses: A Memoir

Radclyffe’s riveting, moving memoir about his journey of self-discovery is a page-turner that reads like a novel.
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Brittle Joints

Sweeney’s debut graphic novel embodies a plea for understanding and empathy regarding the possible hidden health problems of others. A sobering read-alike to What’s Wrong?? by Erin Williams, Ripple Effects by Jordan Hart, and Notes from a Sickbed by Tessa Brunton.
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Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen

Looking through a camera’s viewfinder, a director focuses in on the best shots to tell a movie’s story; with his filmmaker’s eye, it’s no surpise that Chu’s memoir (written with Jeremy McCarter) tells an effective story. Film students will relish his insight into filmmaking.

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That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

Jones’s deeply personal account of her battle to regain her reputation and combat intolerance in libraries is essential reading and ultimately a clarion call for others to help defend intellectual freedom and democracy.

Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist

Readers interested in true crime or the legal system will be delighted with Rosenberg’s narrative gift. They won’t want to miss her memoir’s unique perspectives.

‘That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America’ by Amanda Jones | LJ Review of the Day

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Entrances and Exits

Comedy fans will enjoy this revealing memoir that proves there’s much more to Richards than Kramer.

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The Backwards Hand: A Memoir

Lee’s candid and poignant writing style will appeal to numerous readers. His highly recommended memoir about what it’s like to be a person with a rare congenital disability is insightful.
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More, Please: On Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing, and the Lust for “Enough.”

This book’s tone is compassionate as Specter creates a foundation for accepting oneself and rejecting stereotypes. Self-help, sociology, entertainment, and memoir readers from many generations will appreciate this wholehearted approach, which challenges society to do a better job of understanding the realities of eating disorders.
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I’m Mostly Here To Enjoy Myself: One Woman’s Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris

A sensual and vibrant essay collection and memoir that spotlights the different types of connections people yearn for and enjoy.
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A Darker Shade of Blue: A Police Officer’s Memoir

For police memoir fans and people who enjoy reading about triumph over adversity. This isn’t as blistering as Edwin Raymond and Jon Sternfeld’s An Inconvenient Cop, which was about the NYPD, but this is a worthwhile and insightful account from a retired police superintendent.
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brother. do. you. love. me

Readers who are or have been caregivers will relate the most to this moving, highly recommended work, but readers who enjoy stories about people uniting to overcome obstacles will appreciate this title too. Coe’s touching illustrations adorn and enhance this book.

I Curse You with Joy

This memoir is not about Hollywood or gossip; it’s about being human and embracing grace and empathy toward family and self. Haddish makes room for jokes about sex and bodily functions and provides plenty of laughs and heart in this ribald, raw, and candid memoir.
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Rockin’ the Kremlin: My Incredible True Story of Gangsters, Oligarchs, and Pop Stars in Putin’s Russia

An absorbing illustration of the mutuality of music and politics. For musicians, business people in the music industry, and readers interested in the intersection of politics and art.
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The Risk It Takes To Bloom: On Life and Liberation

This dynamic memoir is a transformative read about the importance of being true to oneself. Recommended for listeners seeking a voice to guide them through adversity and come out stronger on the other side.
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Hogbook and Lazer Eyes

This brief, visually rich graphic novel evokes an imperfect, appealing vision of domestic harmony.

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Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour

A must-have for fans and a fitting tribute to an amazing artist.

Prairie Man: My ‘Little House’ Life & Beyond

Butler adeptly chronicles his trajectory into television, film, and Broadway and as a producer, and he’s candid about his personal and career achievements and missteps. He is as charming a writer as an actor. Fans will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at his life and career.
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Feh: A Memoir

A page-turning memoir that shouldn’t be missed. Auslander’s nonfiction writing style is often compared to David Sedaris, and readers will see why with this title. It could motivate readers to keep trudging onward, even when life seems overwhelming.
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Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir

A highly readable and often touching memoir about Lamb of God’s guitarist and lyricist.
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You and a Bike and a Road

Davis evokes each episode of her long journey with perfectly chosen, keenly observed details and raw honesty, providing a sense of intimate insight into her life, mind, and creative process.
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The Heartbreak Years: A Memoir

Listeners will relate to the sticky situations the author gets into, as well as the moments when she realizes she’s fallen short and must work to redeem herself.
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Rental Person Who Does Nothing: A Memoir

Morimoto’s quirky debut perfectly captures the idea that what may be nothing to one person could be full of meaning for another. A charming, tender memoir.
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Trailer Park Parable: A Memoir of How Three Brothers Strove To Rise Above Their Broken Past, Find Forgiveness, and Forge a Hopeful Future

A tale of perseverance and resilience, Zed’s memoir will resonate deeply with fans of his other work, offering a compelling glimpse into the human spirit’s capacity for growth and redemption amid adversity.
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The Striker and the Clock: On Being in the Game

A thoughtful and engaging exploration of life on and off the soccer field. It will resonate with readers interested in the human side of professional sports and fans of When Nobody Was Watching by Carli Lloyd with Wayne Coffey, Abby Wambach’s Forward, and Raised a Warrior by Susie Petruccelli.
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I Talk About It All the Time

This is an important and exceptional memoir that will give readers greater insight into and understanding of the pervasiveness of racism, bias, and discrimination against a person’s sexual orientation.
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Between Two Trailers: A Memoir

In this stunning story of resilience and strength, Trent shares how she overcame her fraught upbringing without losing her love for her home and her family.
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Father and Son: A Memoir

An affecting blend of memoir and history, highly recommended for fans of Paul Hendrickson’s Fighting the Night.
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Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes

This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a playful yet poignant narrative about a variety of life experiences, from AA to EDM. Recommended for fans of Maria Bamford’s Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and Natasha Leggero’s The World Deserves My Children.
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The Manicurist’s Daughter: A Memoir

Candidly exploring her relationship with her mother in life as well as the shattering effect of her death, Lieu’s memoir is highly recommended.
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The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time

A memoir for foodies, travel enthusiasts, or entrepreneurs, and an especially fitting recommendation for expatriates who need inspiration in their new home.
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What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life

Recommended, as charismatic Williams will delight his galaxy of fans.
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Birding To Change the World: A Memoir

There’s something for everyone, from avid birdwatchers to listeners who look in the sky and see only feathered mysteries. O’Kane’s message to listeners is clear: it is never too early or too late to discover that transformational gateway bird.
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No Judgment: Essays

Though Oyler clearly can speak to a specific cultural moment, lackluster narration and a tedious level of self-referentiality make this an optional purchase for most libraries.
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Songs on Endless Repeat: Essays and Outtakes

A moving collection of posthumous writings, both finished and unfinished, from a unique and impassioned young author whose life ended tragically early.
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Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine

From start to finish, this is an excellently executed audio primer on the devastating consequences of structural injustices and the importance of enacting better care for people most in need.
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Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico

Figueroa crafts a compelling story about culture and heritage based on childhood memories and adult reflections on her mother’s efforts to make the mainland of the United States her adopted home.
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A Long Way Home: A Memoir

An uplifting story of resilience and one young man’s determined search for the family he lost long ago. Recommended for listeners who enjoyed Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know or Jenny Heijun Wills’s Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related.
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If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury

Fans of memoirs, food critics, and bloggers will eat this one up.
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Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theatre Saved My Life

Luckinbill fills his autobiography with many intriguing stories about life in the theater and film industries.

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Thunder Song: Essays

A captivating collection of essays highlighting LaPointe’s unique experiences and inheritances as a modern Coast Salish woman. Strongly recommended for fans of Red Paint and similar memoirs; essential for Pacific Northwest library collections.

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