Genre Highlight: Memoirs

Suzanne’s Pick:

“Cher has lived a fascinating, remarkable life. Loved reading her stories.”

Cher: The Memoir by Cher

Alli’s Pick:

“Not a true memoir, but a series of articles from Bill Bryson about his return to the States after living abroad for twenty years. Laugh out loud funny and incredibly poignant.”

I’m a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson

Michael’s Pick:

“How nature can help us in our emotional/mental health journey. Very poetic writing and thought provoking analyses.”

Something in the Woods Loves You by Jarod K. Anderson

Kathy’s Pick:

“Oliver Sacks discusses his life, his passion for motorcycles and weight lifting, and his career as a neurologist and author.”

On the Move by Oliver Sacks

Kathy Also Picks:

“Ann recalls her decades-long friendship with fellow author Lucy Grealy.”

Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett

Kathy Also Picks:

“The author recounts her struggles living with cystic fibrosis.”

Salt In My Soul : An Unfinished Life by Mallory Smith

Kathleen’s Pick:

“A political adviser/writer adopts a young wild hare, with life-altering results.”

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton

Kathleen Also Picks:

“Beautifully written account about how the author, coping with a devastating illness, found solace in watching a snail on a potted plant at her bedside.”

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Tova Bailey

Alisa’s Pick:

“Richard shares the stories behind some of his hit songs, as well as fascinating anecdotes about the many other artists he has worked with in his almost four decades in the music business.”

Stories to Tell by Richard Marx

Adrianna’s Pick:

“An honest account of a former child actor’s relationship with her abusive mother and the young entertainment industry.”

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy

Cara’s Pick:

“An engaging read in which the KY Poet Laureate melds Appalachian memories with recipes.”

Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson

Vicki’s Pick:

“Reading this book is like listening to a good storyteller who happens to be part of rock and roll history.”

Thanks A Lot Mr Kibblewhite: My Story by Roger Daltrey

Carrie’s Pick:

“Mr. West worked with the presidential families from FDR to Nixon. He was responsible for managing the First Ladies’ schedules, hosting events, and transitioning from one president to the next.”

Upstairs at the White House by J. B. West

Rhett’s Pick:

“International hijinks, tragedy, and a whole chapter on Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, this book has it all. Absolutley hilarious, which is a given as it was written by Colin Jost, a head writer at Saturday Night Live and co-host of The Weekend Update.”

A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir by Colin Jost