Memoirs
What Makes a Book a Best Seller?
New research reports the most popular tomes tend to be thrillers, mysteries, and memoirs.
Myriam Gurba and the Political Power of Being Mean
In her new and radical memoir, Myriam Gurba discusses reclaiming political power through the art of nastiness.
The Extreme Diarist
In her new book, Sarah Manguso reflects on recording—and forgetting—the details of her life.
In Memoirs We Trust
Whether it's from Irish-American high school teachers or vice presidents reporting from underground bunkers, Americans have a taste for others' personal experiences.