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Craig Brown's expansive and humorous account of Queen Elizabeth II's life, blending fact, fiction, and cultural commentary.

A Voyage Around the Queen

Salman Rushdie's reflective memoir on the aftermath of his stabbing incident, exploring themes of free speech and resilience.

Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

NPR critic Ann Powers takes an intimate look at the life and evolution of singer Joni Mitchell, emphasizing her journeys and influences.

Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell

Frances Welch's group biography that captures the dramatic histories of Queen Victoria's granddaughters in early 20th century Europe.

The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse

Hanif Kureishi's raw account of his life following a debilitating fall that left him paralyzed, blending meditations on existence and acceptance.

Shattered

Sue Prideaux provides a reassessment of the controversial artist, delving into his complex relationships and legacy.

A Life of Paul Gauguin

Orlando Whitfield’s memoir reflecting on art world excess and his friendship with the infamous Inigo Philbrick, involved in a major art fraud case.

All That Glitters

Lili Anolik's exploration of the intertwining lives and careers of two iconic figures in Sixties and Seventies Los Angeles, offering insights into their rivalry and friendship.

Joan Didion & Eve Babitz

Ilyon Woo's biography of Ellen and William Craft, a married couple who escaped slavery and became notable figures in the abolitionist movement.

Master Slave Husband Wife

Sloane Crosley's memoir navigating her feelings of loss after her friend's suicide and the theft of heirloom jewelry, challenging traditional notions of bereavement.

Grief Is For People

Salman Rushdie's raw reflections on his violent experience and its aftermath, exploring themes of survival and free speech.

Tom Lee's memoir intertwining his personal mental health struggles with the history of a psychiatric hospital, offering a unique narrative on mental health and recovery.

The Bullet

Ina Garten's entertaining memoir sharing her life stories, from childhood struggles to her rise as a culinary icon.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

Keisha N. Blain’s biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, presenting her as a significant political thinker in the civil rights movement.

We Are Free to Change the World

An intimate retelling by Lisa Marie Presley, revealing her life intertwined with her father's legacy and personal struggles.

Joni Mitchell: The Memoir, Part One

A profound collection by Peter Schjeldahl, reflecting on mortality through the lens of art criticism and personal experience.

The Art of Dying: Writings, 2019–2022

Brad Gooch's biography illuminating the life of the influential artist known for his vibrant and politically charged works.

Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring

A deeply intimate memoir that explores the iconic actor's life journey, detailing his remarkable career and personal experiences.

Al Pacino

A reflection on her life through the lens of her work, capturing the essence of her writing and experiences in the mid-20th century.

Joan Didion

Hanif Abdurraqib's engaging reflections on mortality, aspiration, and life structured around the metaphor of a basketball game.

There’s Always This Year

Chris La Tray's exploration of his Indigenous heritage and family history as he seeks to understand his identity.

Becoming Little Shell, by Chris La Tray

Becoming Little Shell

- A Voyage Around the Queen: Craig Brown's expansive and humorous account of Queen Elizabeth II's life, blending fact, fiction, and cultural commentary [2][4].
- Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder: Salman Rushdie's reflective memoir on the aftermath of his stabbing incident, exploring themes of free speech and resilience [2][12].
- Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell: NPR critic Ann Powers takes an intimate look at the life and evolution of singer Joni Mitchell, emphasizing her journeys and influences [10][12].
- The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse: Frances Welch's group biography that captures the dramatic histories of Queen Victoria's granddaughters in early 20th century Europe [4].
- Shattered: Hanif Kureishi's raw account of his life following a debilitating fall that left him paralyzed, blending meditations on existence and acceptance [2][4].
- A Life of Paul Gauguin: Sue Prideaux provides a reassessment of the controversial artist, delving into his complex relationships and legacy [11].
- All That Glitters: Orlando Whitfield’s memoir reflecting on art world excess and his friendship with the infamous Inigo Philbrick, involved in a major art fraud case [2].
- Joan Didion & Eve Babitz: Lili Anolik's exploration of the intertwining lives and careers of two iconic figures in Sixties and Seventies Los Angeles, offering insights into their rivalry and friendship [4].
- Master Slave Husband Wife: Ilyon Woo's biography of Ellen and William Craft, a married couple who escaped slavery and became notable figures in the abolitionist movement [5].
- Grief Is For People: Sloane Crosley's memoir navigating her feelings of loss after her friend's suicide and the theft of heirloom jewelry, challenging traditional notions of bereavement [2].
- Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder: Salman Rushdie's raw reflections on his violent experience and its aftermath, exploring themes of survival and free speech [6].
- The Bullet: Tom Lee's memoir intertwining his personal mental health struggles with the history of a psychiatric hospital, offering a unique narrative on mental health and recovery [4].
- Be Ready When the Luck Happens: Ina Garten's entertaining memoir sharing her life stories, from childhood struggles to her rise as a culinary icon [12].
- We Are Free to Change the World: Keisha N. Blain’s biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, presenting her as a significant political thinker in the civil rights movement [7].
- Joni Mitchell: The Memoir, Part One: An intimate retelling by Lisa Marie Presley, revealing her life intertwined with her father's legacy and personal struggles [12].
- The Art of Dying: Writings, 2019–2022: A profound collection by Peter Schjeldahl, reflecting on mortality through the lens of art criticism and personal experience [10].
- Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring: Brad Gooch's biography illuminating the life of the influential artist known for his vibrant and politically charged works [10][12].
- Al Pacino: A deeply intimate memoir that explores the iconic actor's life journey, detailing his remarkable career and personal experiences [12].
- Joan Didion: A reflection on her life through the lens of her work, capturing the essence of her writing and experiences in the mid-20th century [7].
- There’s Always This Year: Hanif Abdurraqib's engaging reflections on mortality, aspiration, and life structured around the metaphor of a basketball game [10].
- Becoming Little Shell: Chris La Tray's exploration of his Indigenous heritage and family history as he seeks to understand his identity [10].

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