Memoir
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with the best nonfiction about New York
The city that never sleeps has no shortage of stories to tell. We picked 20 of the best listens about NYC, from fascinating histories and evocative memoirs to incisive works of cultural criticism, to hear now.
The top 100 celebrity memoir books of all time
From big screen luminaries to music superstars, these famous figures have no shortage of stories to share. Here are our picks for the very best.
“Nobody Needs to Know” is a memoir everyone needs to hear
Sharing their journey of self-love, empowerment, and well-being, Pidgeon Pagonis emerges as a powerful voice in the fight against binary understandings of the human experience.
Understanding Tupac through the lens of "An Amerikan Family"
The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.
Spread your wings with these bird memoirs
As you grab your binoculars and head to the nature trail this summer, take one of these exceptional aviary memoirs along for the ride.
Editors Select: August 2023
Eleven editors, eleven new listens—from fiction to memoirs to thrillers, check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
Medical mysteries for true crime fans
From patient memoirs to investigative podcasts, the hunt for a diagnosis involves unusual suspects, diligent detective work, and a singular crime scene—the body.
Real-life dating horror stories
These true tales of dates from hell present worst-case scenarios—but also valuable lessons from the front lines of modern courtship.
Snoop Dogg reflects on his role in hip-hop history in his new memoir
The multi-hyphenate rapper shares his rise to the top in "From the Streets to the Suites."
Listens on the identity, history, and future of the American South
Steeped in the region's multilayered cultural history, the storytelling tradition of the American South is as rich and lyrical as it is deeply complex.
“Horse Barbie” is a trans pacific saga, literally and figuratively
Geena Rocero explores performance as a means of surviving, the vibrant culture of the Philippines, and what it means to live authentically in her daring memoir.