Biography and Memoir Books You Won’t Forget

18 Jan 2026

Biography and Memoir Books You Won’t Forget

Discover Biography and Memoir titles that bring real experiences to life with emotion and depth. These books celebrate resilience, ambition, and the complexity of the human spirit. Every pick offers insight, inspiration, and unforgettable storytelling.

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Misadventures with Mets

by Michael J Wheaton

Release Date: October 2, 2025

Misadventures with Mets is a coming-of-age memoir that captures the adventurous, humorous, and sometimes rebellious escapades of Michael and his best friend, Mets. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Minnesota, the story unfolds through vivid snapshots of adolescence-fishing trips, icy misadventures, mischief, and the unbreakable bond of friendship.

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Life and How to Live it: Near Wild Heaven

by Chaz Holesworth

Release Date: January 5, 2026

A raw, lyrical journey through faith, fear, and first love, Life and How to Live It: Volume 2 is a powerful coming-of-age memoir about reclaiming identity, breaking indoctrination, and finding truth in the echoes of your own voice. A heart-rending tale of resilience and a time capsule for pop culture in the mid-’90s.

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Humor Me

by Chris Duffy

Release Date: January 6, 2026

In his days as an exhausted fifth-grade teacher, Chris Duffy taught the funniest person he’s ever met: eleven-year-old Gary. Gary was the school newspaper’s official food critic, blasting cafeteria pizza for looking like cardboard and opining that the baked beans weren’t “beany” enough.

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Strangers

by Belle Burden

Release Date: January 13, 2026

In March 2020, Belle Burden was safe and secure with her family at their house on Martha’s Vineyard, navigating the early days of the pandemic together—building fires in the late afternoons, drinking whisky sours, making roast chicken. Then, with no warning or explanation, her husband of twenty years announced that he was leaving her.

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Minolta Innovation to Legacy

by Siu Lun Yuen

Release Date: December 26, 2025

Minolta was one of the most influential yet understated innovators in the history of photography. Long before autofocus, in-body stabilisation, and intelligent camera systems became industry standards, Minolta engineers were quietly redefining how cameras should work—and how photographers should interact with them.

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My Faith Story

by Marlon Monelyon

Release Date: December 21, 2025

Faith in Jesus Christ will not only change your life, it will give you life. Jesus loves people. He set the perfect example for us to follow. Whether you are a doctor, manager or human resource professional, your people should know you care about, respect and value them. Let us not forget, service to others is more important than being served. Let’s create a world where employers and employees realize that a symbiotic relationship is best for everyone.

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