Memoirs

Writing a memoir is about more than just telling your life story. It's about writing it in a way that encompasses you in a creative way readers love.

There is something special about reading a good memoir! If you love a peek into others lives, check out this list of my favorite memoirs!

Maya Angelou, Mary Karr, and David Sedaris are among our favorite memoirists.

As I've mentioned before, I try to always be in the middle of several books at once so that I've got a pick to fit every mood that might come up. My "ideal four" genres to always have going on? An adult fiction, a young adult fiction, a nonfiction (often a self-help or religious title),

Memoir books offer readers a rare glimpse into the lives of some of the world's most interesting minds. Whether you're looking for an educational or inspirational experience, this list of the best memoir books includes something for everyone. Including memoirs from Joan Didion, Mindy Kaling, Stephen King, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and more.

NONFICTION - My Favorites of 2020 - The seven best nonfiction books I read in 2020, five memoirs, plus two stellar general nonfiction books.

Educated is a memoir written by Tara Westover about her childhood and her quest for education. She was born into what she describes as a “survivalist family” but I would amend to say they were extremists, isolated from society.

Read 3,955 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. A young poet tells the story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United S…

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Writing a memoir might seem like a straight-forward process, but there is a lot to consider! Check out our step-by-step memoir writing guide.