Biography & Memoir

A reissue of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can chronicles this entertainment icon’s rise to stardom, and his career-spanning pursuit of racial justice, with a new foreword by Questlove. SPECIAL...

'A beautiful and immensely powerful book about love, grief and finding a way to be in a forever altered world' Julia Samuel 'The Flower Bearers goes to some dark places,...

Bad Bad Girl is a compelling exploration of a mother's life in exile from one of America's finest stylists. My mother had died, but still I heard her voice... Growing...

'Create dangerously, for people who read dangerously. This is what I've always thought it meant to be a writer. Writing, knowing in part that no matter how trivial your words...

When Tyree Barnette moved to Sydney from North Carolina, he knew little of his new home. On first arriving, he was pleasantly surprised: the police treated him with respect and...

Love poems by Writers of Arab Heritage We Call to the Eye and to the Night is an amalgam of eminent poets — Hayan Charara, Leila Chatti, Nathalie Handal, Fady...

Gucci Mane, one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures and a trailblazer in Atlanta’s rap culture, reveals his struggles with mental health and drug addiction that will provide fans and readers...

One Woman's Life in a Nation at Odds with Its Ideals A profound and poignant exploration of one woman's life in a nation at odds with its ideals. Afaf Rahman,...

The rich and deeply personal debut memoir of motherhood via surrogacy, by award-winning Palestinian-American poet and novelist Hala Alyan. At first, Hala's baby is the size of a poppyseed. Then...

Read about beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal (Fantastic Four: First Steps, Materialists, The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, The Wild Robot) in the latest installment of Hispanic Star’s series of...

A magnificent cultural biography that charts the life of one of our greatest writers, situating her alongside the key historical and social moments that shaped her work.  As the first...

An exhilarating, lyrical 'cosmic biography' of the iconic poet, essayist and activist Audre Lorde A Guardian and Lit Hub most anticipated book of 2024 Read these chapters like a collection...

On May 2, 1973, Black Panther Assata Shakur (aka JoAnne Chesimard) lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to...

A compelling and candid memoir from Allen Iverson, the NBA’s most misunderstood Hall of Famer, detailing his tough childhood in Virginia, his entry into the league as the number one...

From Grammy award-winning spoken word artist and poet Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball, comes a powerful second collection of poetry about falling out of love and into a renewed sense of self.After...

In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a...

Following the award-winning bestseller They Called Us Enemy, George Takei's new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all-told in full for the first time anywhere!George Takei has shown the...

The Triumph of BTS and The Making of a Global Superstar Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the heart of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have...

Summer of Our Discontent is the story of the dramatic and not inevitable turn in consciousness, encapsulated in the generation-defining twin calamities of the death of George Floyd and Covid-19....

An intimate memoir from Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, delving into everything from the origin story of the iconic show, to her struggles with fertility and pregnancy loss, and the...

A cultural biography, both sweeping and intimate, of the legend Bruce Lee, set against the extraordinary, untold story of the rise of Asian America—from the author of the award-winning classic...

The long-awaited memoir of legendary Lionel Richie As a storyteller second to none, Lionel Richie is ready to tell it all. In this intimate, deeply candid memoir, Lionel revisits hilarious...

*A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller* A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award– winning country music sensation and multiplatinum-selling lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish In 1986...

The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship An insightful exploration that unveils the lesser-known dimensions of this legendary writer and her legacy, revealing the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor...

A Memoir of Hard Living, Hair and Post-punk, from the Middle East to the Lower East Side “It is my honor to introduce these pages—so gravelly, so straggly, so hopeful,...

A Memoir of Slavery, Poverty, Celebrity, and Scientology “Hey, kid. Kid.” A voice in the darkness of the slum dorm. I awoke to my stale, bare mattress. It was midnight....

A True Story of Travel, Turmoil and Triumph The book begins with an account of a deeply transformative journey to Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq. Kaushik finds himself immersed in the...

The Revolutionary Life and Selected Writings of W. A. Domingo “This astonishing compendium is a valuable corrective to parochial conceptions of the ‘black radical tradition’” - Paul Gilroy, Emeritus Professor,...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIRWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOKS CRITICS CIRCLE JOHN LEONARD PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2025 ANISFIELD WOLF PRIZEWINNER OF THE LIBBY AWARD FOR BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL...

This book explores the creativity and life of Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the most published African American woman writer of the first half of the twentieth century. Her life spanned...

A father flees. A daughter returns. A dual memoir. “Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2024” —Ms. Magazine A chronicle of the divergent journeys of a Vietnamese father, who fled his...

A Memoir of Intuition, Instigation, and the Bold Pursuit of Purpose In this rich, transparent, and witty memoir, the Co-Founder of WangaWoman LLC, current President & CEO of Essence Ventures,...

"Part memoir, part history, and part political treatise, The South chronicles Reed's life under Jim Crow to correct what he sees as misleading representations of the past."–Elias Rodriques, Bookforum A...

A gripping deep dive into Elon Musk's rapid ascent, chaotic empire and spectacular public implosion Once heralded as a modern-day Edison, Elon Musk has taken up a new role in...

The incredible first memoir by System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian With nearly 40 million record sales, three albums topping the Billboard charts, a Grammy win and a legion...

Beyonce's mother tells her story for the first time ever To understand the icons Beyonce, Solange and Kelly, you have to understand where they came from... A deeply personal and...

Three Tales of John Lee Hooker Legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker lived more life in one of his songs than the collective lifetimes of many. Spanning several decades of the...

Searching for the Real James Brown A Guardian best music book of 2016 The music of James Brown was almost a genre in its own right, and he was one...

It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning Find hope when you see that it is never too late for a new beginning. This book is for… Every person who...

Women so empowered are dangerous Written with a 'black woman's anger' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of...

A brave, beautiful book that could double as a handbook to accompany anyone on their journey through cancer Jackie Kay, New StatesmanI would never have chosen this path, but I am...

On Finding Ourselves, Each Other, and the Things That Make Us Come Alive A compelling blend of personal narrative, universal themes and spiritual exploration to help readers to reflect, connect...

A gripping memoir entwined with generations of women whose lives illuminate a century of Black American history'Riveting... one of America's most creative and necessary writers' SAPPHIREOn her second birthday in 1967,...

A powerful exploration of self-resilience, family, and community from activist and prison abolitionist Keeonna Harris. Keeonna and Jason met as young teens. Only fourteen, Keeonna had never had a boyfriend...

A Memoir of Hope A brave and imaginative memoir by the Nobel Peace Prize nominee Amanda Nguyen, detailing her healing journey and ground-breaking activism in the aftermath of her rape...

For fans of books like Waiter Rant, and all those who have always wondered how the other half lives, comes this heartfelt, laugh-out-loud memoir from a New York City doorman...

Stephen King's On Writing for graphic novels: everything you want to know about storytelling, illustration and Adrian Tomine, but were too afraid to ask. 'The outstanding graphic novelist of his generation.' Big Issue'Adrian...

The compelling, laugh-out-loud memoir from Kari Ferrell, formerly known as the 'Hipster Grifter', perfect for fans of Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler and Cat Marnell's How to Murder Your Life 'Emphatically audacious, hysterical and...

A Memoir of War, Survival, and My Journey from Sudan to America In this propulsive memoir from Achut Deng and Keely Hutton, inspired by a harrowing New York Times article,...

A powerful, timely memoir of Black immigrant identity, maternal love, and a unique coming-of-age story by Emmy-winning Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba Actress Uzo Aduba - known for Emmy-winning...