History buffs are no doubt familiar with the story of Shadrack Byfield, a rank-and-file British redcoat who fought during the ...

There's one in every family — that uncle or sister-in-law who only reads nonfiction. As you seek out the perfect read for ...

The best memoirs and biographies blend fascinating anecdotes with deeper meditations that make us reflect on our own lives.

Why are we drawn to the stories authors build from their own lives and experiences? A good memoir might spark your curiosity, offer you much needed insight, or allow you to step into another person’s ...

Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life Of A Showgirl, isn’t just an album; it’s a confession booth, a spotlight, and a backstage tell-all rolled into one that stands alongside some incredible celebrity ...

Bill Gates recommends spending your summer reading five of the best memoirs he's ever encountered. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder's Summer 2025 list of book recommendations is an eclectic ...

Santa Barbara author John Holman will talk about his memoir “A Runaway Life” (the sequel to his “Pom’s Odyssey”) and sign copies of the book, 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Tecolote Bookstore, 1470 East ...

“Typically, when people hear the phrase ‘serial memoirist,'” I said to Harrison recently, “they think of Maya Angelou, who wrote eight memoirs, or Shirley MacLaine, who has written 11. How do you feel ...

Harrison, who has also written seven well-regarded novels, two biographies and a book of true crime, but who is best known for “The Kiss,” her controversial memoir about her four-year consensual ...