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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.

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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6 Young Adult Books You’ll Obsess Over

These Young Adult books bring intense friendships, swoon-worthy romance, and life-changing choices. Each story is packed with heart, humor, and real teen struggles. Get ready for characters that feel like your new best friends.

The Dreamer (The Black Stone Cycle Book 1)

by Linda Patricia Cleary

Release Date: January 1, 2026

The year is 2347, and Ash Bennett has had enough. Life with her brilliant, secretive parents means constant running—new colonies, new rules, and strangers who never become friends. She dreams of settling somewhere she might actually fit in, maybe even scoring a date that doesn't involve a glitchy chatter bubble.

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Royal Liars (Royal Heirs Academy Book 2)

by Lindsey Duga

Release Date: January 6, 2026

Sadie is trapped in a fake dating scheme with one prince, while the other is dead set on winning her heart. Titus is desperate to make things right with the girl he wronged, but his own ambitions and secrets stand in his way. Emmeline has lost her friends, her dreams, and her family. For the first time in her life, she’s not sure she has what it takes to win them all back.

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The Swan's Daughter

by Roshani Chokshi

Release Date: January 6, 2026

In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart.

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White Dragon Reborn: Dragon Riders of Vorden

by Nita Round

Release Date: January 12, 2026

Born an outcast. Forged by dragons. Chosen by destiny. Kanastya has come a long way from being the outcast from the Haffen swamps. Now she’s the first dragon mage in generations. But power comes with a price.

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Dragon Cursed

by Elise Kova

Release Date: January 6, 2026

Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard. But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the threat from within. For there is no worse fate than being dragon-cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.

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Enola Holmes and the Clanging Coffin

by Nancy Springer

Release Date: February 10, 2026

Enola Holmes—international bestselling and Netflix streaming sensation—returns when the rescue of a young woman sends her into battle with her brother Sherlock against his most deadly, implacable enemy - Professor Moriarty.

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Level Up Your Life: Must-Read Business Books

These business books are packed with smart strategies and real-world lessons for anyone chasing success. From mindset shifts to money moves, each pick delivers practical advice you can actually use. Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, and big dreamers.

Create a Website That Sells

by Kristin Daniel

Release Date: December 8, 2025

Your website might look good, but if visitors are confused, they just won’t buy from you. Even if you have no technical background, this book will show you how to fix the small but costly usability issues that quietly drive people away. With clear explanations and practical examples, it helps you understand how real users experience your site, so you can attract more customers and increase sales.

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How To Read The Stock Market Like a Book

by Steve Burns

Release Date: January 10, 2026

Most traders don’t lose money because they lack indicators. They lose money because they can’t read what the market is actually saying. If stock charts still feel like random lines, confusing candlesticks, or noisy signals that contradict each other, this book changes everything.

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Your Perfect Portfolio

by Cullen Roche

Release Date: January 6, 2026

In Your Perfect Portfolio, renowned financial strategist Cullen Roche draws on two decades of experience building investment firms and advising clients to help you discover the strategy that fits your goals, temperament, and life.

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The Builder’s Choice

by Eric Fortenberry and Randy Stanbury

Release Date: January 6, 2026

Through the intertwined lives of two brothers, Troy and Jacob, this book reveals how the same talent, the same opportunity, and the same industry can lead to two very different outcomes. One man remains trapped...overworked, underpaid, and slowly burning out. The other begins to change...not overnight, not perfectly, but intentionally. Overtime, the differences compound.

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From Burnout to Bliss

by Shaoqing Sun

Release Date: February 17, 2026

In From Burnout to Bliss: Dissolve Your Ego, Fuel Your Success, and Find True Fulfillment, Dr. Shaoqing Sun offers a powerful new path for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone ready to break free from ego-driven striving. This is a guide for people who have achieved—but still feel unfulfilled. People who push hard but wonder what it’s all for. People ready for a quieter, clearer kind of power.

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The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game

by C. Thi Nguyen

Release Date: January 13, 2026

The philosopher C. Thi Nguyen—one of the leading experts on the philosophy of games and the philosophy of data—takes us deep into the heart of games, and into the depths of bureaucracy, to see how scoring systems shape our desires.

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Interview with Alex R. Johnson, Author of Brooklyn Motto

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Brooklyn Motto?

Like most writers, I’ve always wanted my own detective, my own Columbo, my own Shaft. And I felt like for something truly to be mine, it needed to be deeply personal. That’s why the private investigator is also doing a sort of cultural self-exploration while he’s trying to solve multiple murders. I’m mixed race, Ecuadorian and American, and that has always presented its own set of conflicts, both internally and externally. Giving the P.I. the same ethnic background as myself allowed me to process that narratively. And if you’re exploring yourself, why not pick a time in your life when you felt invincible, when hangovers weren’t as brutal, and you felt like you were on the cusp of your life really beginning? That’s one of the reasons why the novel is set in 1998, and Nico (the protagonist) is 28. The story was originally something I pitched to my screenwriting agents as a potential TV show, but as I started writing my notes, I slipped into first-person narration, and I quickly realized that’s what the story wanted to be.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Brooklyn Motto, what would they be?

Music is very important to me—and to the protagonist and the story itself. That’s why I didn’t just pick a single theme song; I actually created a full playlist for the book. You can find it here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6KgyU8cwIlB8WoREfHr8pZ?si=06c5dcc28f684d65

If I had to narrow it down, I’d say “Damage” by Yo La Tengo or “Between the Bars” by Elliott Smith captures the mood really well. And I’d definitely include Roberto Jordan’s Spanish cover of Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love,” which plays an important role in the novel’s conclusion.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

It bounces between crime fiction and literary fiction, but true satire is also a favorite.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

“The Mad and the Bad” by Jean-Patrick Manchette, “The Hot Rock” by Donald Westlake, and “Nobody Move” by Dennis Johnson. I’ve also been planning to re-read the entirety of Todd McEwen’s novels chronologically. McEwen is a genius satirist who should be known by more folks than he currently is.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Probably the one where Nico needs to break into an apartment by swinging on a Time Warner cable wire hanging off the back of the building. As a writer, I love being not just in control of the words, but also the pace at which you read them - creating tension through pentameter. I feel like I really nailed it in that sequence. It’s also deeply cinematic, and hopefully very fun to read (it was very fun to write).

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I need music to be playing. Sometimes with lyrics, but mostly instrumental. Lately it's been veering towards a genre I like to call “haunted space station” - it’s in the cloudy overlapping space between white noise and melody. Sort of ambient, sort of not.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Do Your Work.” I produced a documentary years ago about late avant-garde poet Steven Jesse Bernstein. He had an incredible work ethic and insisted that creating art required consistent discipline. You wake up, you get dressed, you make coffee, and you do your work. I don’t necessarily have that discipline, but I strive to. I’m also okay with never getting there, entirely. But I make sure I take the time to “do my work.”

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

There are obviously deep ideas in BROOKLYN MOTTO about gentrification and police corruption that I want you to ponder, but what I really want you to feel when you finish the book is a mix of sadness and hope. I want you to be sad that your time reading the novel is over, but I want you to be joyful about the protagonist's future. The ending of the book feels like a life beginning, and there’s an inherent excitement in that. It’s not always going to be roses, but there’s always room for hope. Hope helps. Especially now.

Alex R. Johnson is the author of the new book Brooklyn Motto

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Interview with Sandra Wagner-Wright, Author of The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch?

Books 1 & 2 in my Salem Stories series focus on the Derby & Crowninshield families in Salem, MA. But finishing Book 2, I realized that a series called Salem Stories could not ignore the witchcraft frenzy. So, I began looking at the many people affected by this tragedy. Ultimately, I found Sarah Good’s experiences to be the most compelling story I could tell.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch, what would they be?

"Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" for Sarah Good.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I enjoy reading well-researched historical fiction by authors like Philippa Gregory, Stephanie Dray & Hilary Mantel. I’m also intrigued by the world-building found in fantasy fiction.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr; "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson; "Boleyn Traitor: A Thrilling Story of Ambition, Power, & the Dark Side of the Tudor Court" by Philippa Gregory

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene I most enjoyed writing is the first scene in Chapter 17. Constable George Herrick’s assistants woke him in the middle of the night because they believed their prisoner had escaped while they were sleeping. So they return to the barn only to discover Sarah Good nursing her infant. When confronted, Sarah says she let herself out while her guards slept. But she had nowhere to go, so she returned to the barn. Humor can often be found in the midst of tragedy.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

When I lay out a story, I am obsessed with timelines in the historical record & the life arcs of my characters.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

"Sometimes your joy is the source of our smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." --Thich Nhat Hanh

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Fear & ambition can quickly merge into a mob frenzy that destroys lives.

Sandra Wagner-Wright is the author of the new book The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch

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Interview with P. M. Reynolds, Author of Areon

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Areon?

I am a history teacher, and we were covering mythology. As we were discussing the pantheon of gods, I had a thought that what if there was a god who didn't have a pantheon. More like an outcast and is eventually banished from Asgard.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Areon, what would they be?

An inspiration for one of the chapters was 30 Seconds to Mars 7:1.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I really do like fantasy, and that is typically where I like to stay. I do have ideas for a crime series as well as a non-fiction book.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Mostly Brandon Sanderson books.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Areon is talking to Anubis towards the end of the book. It hit me harder than I thought, and I knew it was coming.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I tend to write out the book on paper first, and then after each chapter, I will type it up.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I wouldn't say live by, but one I have to remind myself a lot is "Embrace the suck."

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

You will have some questions, and the answers will be found in book 2.

P. M. Reynolds is the author of the new book Areon

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Interview with Debbie Cassidy, Author of The Darkest Stars

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Darkest Stars?

A love of sci-fi shows like Firefly and Stargate had me wanting to write my own space adventure.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I’m very much a mood reader. Some weeks I’m reading horror, others I’m deep in the pages of a fantasy romance. I love urban fantasy, dystopia, and contemporary novels that can make me cry.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m on audio book mode right now and listening to We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark and loving it! Next on my TBR is… I don’t know. I’ll see what catches my eye.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

It’s hard to pick a favourite, but I did enjoy the asteroid belt scene. It had my heart pounding as I wrote it. I felt like I was there!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I tend to stand up periodically, walk around, and talk to myself or the cats. They’re very good listeners.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Don't be a dick....Wait, can I say that? *Shrugs* Oh well, too late now 😉

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That a glass-half-full view of life changes your whole perspective.

Debbie Cassidy is the author of the new book The Darkest Stars

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Interview with Sandra Boyle, Author of The Second Seed

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Second Seed?

I am not sure where this book came from.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Second Seed, what would they be?

Leyn: Kashmir — by Led Zeppelin.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

science fiction/fantasy to read, like to write nonfiction, science fiction, and contemporary romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I have nothing in the pile at this time.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I don't have any favorites.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

No quirks, just the computer and me.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Every person should be able to take care of themselves, is my philosophy.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I don't really have one. People's memories are very personal.

Sandra Boyle is the author of the new book The Second Seed

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Interview with Isabel Jolie, Author of Only the Devil

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Only the Devil?

Only the Devil grew out of a question that wouldn’t leave me alone: what does greed look like when it’s clean, legal, and wrapped in suits instead of violence? The Sinful State series explores the deadly sins through modern power structures, and for this book—greed—I was drawn to white-collar crime. Financial crimes devastate lives quietly. They ruin retirees, families, and veterans without a single gunshot, and the people responsible often walk away untouched. That imbalance fascinated—and infuriated—me. I wanted to write a story where greed isn’t just about money, but about temptation, justification, and the moments where good people are offered life-changing choices at an impossible cost. Add a protector hero who’s seen what power does to people, a heroine who refuses to look away, and suddenly the line between right and wrong gets very personal.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Only the Devil, what would they be?

I don't have theme songs for each character, but the theme song for the book is "Money" by Pink Floyd.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Romance has always been my favorite genre to read. It’s the only one that consistently keeps me up too late, telling myself just one more chapter—and then finishing the book in a matter of days instead of weeks. I’ve realized the same thing is true for TV shows: if there’s a couple I’m invested in, I’m all in. I want the tension, the obstacles, and that moment when everything finally clicks into place. That’s exactly why I write romance. My recent books fall into romantic suspense, which I love because it challenges me to weave emotional intimacy and high-stakes danger together. For me, the suspense raises the emotional payoff—and the romance makes the danger matter.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

When He Guards by Cynthia Eden, Hunted in Calusa Cove by Jen Talty, and Cold Heat by Toni Anderson.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

One of my favorite scenes to write is a quiet one. Daisy is overwhelmed and emotionally raw, and she tries to use physical intimacy as a way to avoid dealing with everything she’s feeling. Jake sees it immediately—and instead of taking what’s offered, he slows her down, grounds her, and insists she talk to him. There’s no sex in the scene, but it’s deeply intimate. For me, that moment captures who Jake really is: protective, perceptive, and far more emotionally present than he gives himself credit for. I remember finishing that scene and realizing I’d fallen a little bit in love with him myself—and that’s usually how I know a scene is working.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I’m not sure I’m quirky so much as consistent. My dog and cat supervise me all day, I always have a notepad within reach, and my morning coffee usually gets reheated more than once. I also love writing with a candle burning—it’s a small ritual, but it helps me slip into the world of the story.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I keep two quotes on my bulletin board, and they balance each other perfectly. The first one is simple: “There is no losing. You either win, or you learn.” I don’t even remember where it came from, but it’s the one I glance at when I start spiraling about having made a wrong choice. It reminds me that every step forward counts—even the messy ones. The second one is completely different and always makes me smile. It’s from a hotel coaster and reads: “There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” It’s absurd and dry and oddly comforting—and a good reminder not to take everything quite so seriously.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I’d want readers to remember how the book made them feel when they closed the final epilogue—that deep, settled warmth that comes from a romance that’s been earned. With Only the Devil, that feeling is tied to safety, devotion, and the relief of knowing that after all the danger and moral gray areas, these two people truly chose each other. If readers close the book smiling and wishing they could spend a little more time with Daisy and Jake, that means everything to me.

Isabel Jolie is the author of the new book Only the Devil

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Interview with Angela Haas, Author of No Climb Too High

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write No Climb Too High?

Every day it gets harder and harder to decipher truth from falsehood. And I only see the problem getting worse. How can we make ethical decisions when there’s no consensus on reality? What do you do when fact and fiction become identical? Well, you can, The Reality Reaction Team, that’s what.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of No Climb Too High, what would they be?

“Faithfully” by Journey. That’s their song. Also, “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading romance so I can learn from it, but my genre is really sci-fi fantasy. I love writing both.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, since my friends rave about it, and the movie is coming out. Every Summer After by Carley Fortune is in my romance TBR

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

In this one, it is when Duke takes Roxanne shopping for more appropriate clothes for the wild. I loved the idea of him not being able to hold it together while she is modeling clothes from the fitting room. The banter was really fun to write!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I'm a night owl writer. Write late from 9 pm to 1 am if I'm on a roll. I always have to have music or the TV on with a show that relates to what I'm writing.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I have a canvas that hangs in my office that simply says, "I can and I will." It really helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

The characters, especially the bulldog! I have a bulldog, and I loved writing him into the book. I want them to remember the moments of banter as well.

Angela Haas is the author of the new book No Climb Too High

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