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Biography and Memoir October 2025 |
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Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures
by Judd Apatow
This highly visual memoir chronicles the comedy legend's journey from standup-obsessed teen to Hollywood powerhouse, blending personal artifacts and behind-the-scenes stories to reveal the passion, persistence and creative drive behind decades of groundbreaking comedic work.
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Finding My Way: A Memoir
by Malala Yousafzai
Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, the author quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience.
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The Future of Truth
by Werner Herzog
The legendary director draws on memoir, philosophy and cultural critique to describe his lifelong pursuit of“ecstatic truth,” confronting the rise of disinformation and deepfakes while urging a poetic, relentless search for meaning through imagination, uncertainty and the enduring power of storytelling.
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Heart of a Stranger: The Story and Spirit of an Unlikely Rabbi
by Angela Buchdahl
A moving account of a Korean Jewish woman's journey from outsider to trailblazing rabbi, offering reflections on identity, faith and leadership while confronting racism, sexism and crisis through an unwavering commitment to community, compassion and spiritual purpose.
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John Candy: A Life in Comedy
by Paul Myers
This heartfelt portrait of the legendary comic actor based on the interviews with his friends and colleagues follows his rise from Canadian sketch comedy to Hollywood stardom, his deep personal struggles, and enduring legacy of warmth, generosity and humor.
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Joyride: A Memoir
by Susan Orlean
This vibrant memoir tracing a celebrated writer's creative journey blends personal stories with reflections on curiosity, discovery and the writing life while offering inspiration and practical insights for anyone pursuing a path shaped by wonder and imagination.
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Last Rites
by Ozzy Osbourne
Last Rites is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Osbourne's descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career—including his turbulent marriage to his wife Sharon, his regrets over Black Sabbath's reunion, his friendships with Slash and Zakk Wylde, and the harrowing final moments he spent with Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister.
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Life, Law & Liberty: A Memoir
by Anthony Kennedy
Serves as a reflection on the role of a judge and the life story—filled with personal heartbreak and incredible accomplishment—of a precocious boy from Sacramento, California, who became the man Chief Justice John Roberts describes as “a special combination of legal acumen, collegiality and kindness.”
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My Name Means Fire: A Memoir
by Atash Yaghmaian
As a child experiencing abuse, war, and superstition in Iran, the author left reality and disassociated into a place she called the House of Stone: a building in a magical forest which would be her salvation from the horrors of her outer world.
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The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus
by Matthew Restall
Critically examines Columbus's life using evidence across five centuries, revealing he was less remarkable than commonly believed, while also tracing the complex cultural, national, and political claims over his legacy, bones and birthplace that shaped modern historical narratives.
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Vagabond: A Memoir
by Tim Curry
Tony Award-nominated actor Curry takes readers onto the stage and behind it as well, in a book that explores his formative years and his work across the entertainment industry.
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