Today's Featured Books— Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

Relatable Anecdotes from a Once-Frazzled Parent. Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for nonfiction, this collection is filled with parenting stories to make readers laugh out loud. “Perfect for exhausted moms who need reassurance that they’re not alone, dads who could use a reminder that yes, this happens to everyone, and even soon-to-be parents who have no idea what they’re getting themselves into.” ~Literary Titan. From $2.16. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

New York Times Bestseller. "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." ~Booklist. Eleanor Vincent raised Maya and Meghan as a single parent. Then at age 19, Maya mounts a horse bareback on a dare, falls, and is left in a coma. Ultimately, Eleanor chooses to donate Maya's organs. Years later, she is able to hear Maya's heartbeat in the chest of the heart recipient. "Powerful prose with a meaningful and memorable message." ~Lee Gutkind, Founder, Creative Nonfiction Magazine. 4.3 stars, 494 ratings. From $6.99 SHOP NOW /

"Raw and funny." ~Joel Stein, Time Magazine. Dina's grandparents were alcoholics, her father was an alcoholic, she is an alcoholic and pill addict, and all three of her daughters struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Meanwhile, Dina is trying to make it as a stand-up comic so she can quit her job as a grocery store clerk. Through it all, she does her best to hold her family together and maintain her sense of humor. "Like a maelstrom." ~Foreword Reviews. 4.4 stars, 624 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /

Memoirs of an American Call Girl. A deliciously absurd and darkly humorous peek inside the world's oldest profession. This unhinged nonfiction recounts the misadventures of a socially awkward college student who fumbles her way through the salacious world of escorting as Silversmith shares unforgettable stories and her unique insight into call girl agencies and the everyday lives of American sex workers. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A candid and insightful exploration of sex, relationships, and digital-age intimacy from a former adult industry insider and early Internet trailblazer. Blending true stories, personal confessions, and practical advice, this memoir delivers honest perspectives on desire, connection, and self-discovery in a connected world. Direct, sex-positive, and genuinely real—perfect for adults seeking wisdom and laughter from the wild side of life. "Candid and conversational. A blend of a chat with a friend and a session with a sex therapist.” ~Readers’ Favorite. From $19 - SHOP NOW / 

Don’t just read about adventure—experience it. Dive into this fast-paced, unique rafting expedition through Africa's largest uninhabited game reserve. Brenda and her fellow river guides raft 170 miles on pristine wilderness rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles, courageously encountering wild lions and elephants. Let Brenda’s journey inspire you to chase your own wild dreams. 4.7 stars, 180 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Structured in six fast-moving sections, Waiting for White Jesus blends vivid storytelling with cutting-edge psychology. Each chapter combines the author's lived experience with insights from Gabor Maté, Albert Ellis, and other pioneers of trauma science, rational-emotive behavior therapy, and mindfulness. Reflection prompts—mini-workshops tucked at the end of every chapter—turn insight into motion so the ideas don’t stay on the page. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A corporate memoir about leadership, difference, and the hidden cost of success. Based on the author’s personal journey of building a career in international companies, while being autistic and unaware of it. This isn’t a book about autism as a condition, but about what happens when your brain is wired differently from the culture around you—and no one, including you, realizes it. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

An award-winning memoir (London Book Festival, New England Book Festival) of perseverance, faith, and the profound power of the human will. At eighteen, he received a devastating diagnosis: cancer. Eight years later, after defying the odds of his own cancer, his four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Follow this journey of extraordinary resilience as he returns to the very hospital that once held his fate, this time as one of the UK's longest cancer survivors and as a senior cancer nurse specialist, dedicating his life to those walking the same path. From $14.95 - SHOP NOW / 

Ten Southwest Washington residents describe their participation in the fight to protect our freedoms: A Dutch woman recalls her brothers' activities in the Dutch resistance and the price paid by her family when the Nazis arrived... Three survivors of the attack at Pearl Harbor share their views of the battle... After the Japanese torpedo his ship, a sailor salvages materials to build an ice cream maker and boost the crew's morale... and more. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

New Release: A poetic journal through survival, burnout, rage, and reclamation. This book isn’t self-help—it’s soul excavation. Each chapter blends raw truth, poetic defiance, and haunting questions. For anyone quietly unraveling, it offers no fixes—just fierce honesty, soft rebellion, and the reminder: flickers are still light. From $6.80 - SHOP NOW / 

New release: A powerful, emotionally rich, and deeply human memoir. Born the eleventh of thirteen children in war-torn Vietnam, Richard Du faced poverty and felt the gravity of loss. From surviving barefoot in the bomb-laced fields of a remote village to arriving in Los Angeles at age eleven without a word of English or a day of schooling, Richard's story is one of unstoppable evolution. Told with vulnerability, wit, and wisdom. From $3.88. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

For Andee Nunn, moving out of her comfort zone and breaking barriers produced rewarding results. Her choices morphed her into an award-winning teacher whose path was forever altered by the students who graced her with their presence. Magic in Room 216 generously details a teacher's profound education and inspirational life journey for our era of DEIJ. 5.0 stars, 27 ratings. From $12.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Don’t just read about adventure—experience it. Dive into this fast-paced, unique rafting expedition through Africa's largest uninhabited game reserve. Brenda and her fellow river guides raft 170 miles on pristine wilderness rivers teeming with thousands of hippos and crocodiles, courageously encountering wild lions and elephants. Let Brenda’s journey inspire you to chase your own wild dreams. 4.7 stars, 174 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Wesley Frank Willingham was kidnapped as a baby and beaten as a child. Preacher Willingham is the inspirational story of how God transformed Wesley into a man who cared for others, leading many people to find their faith. A #1 New Release in Family & Inspirational Spirituality on Amazon.com. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Born into a world of chaos, fear, and uncertainty, Dustin Bryan knows what it means to fight for survival. Growing up in a broken home riddled with abuse, neglect, addiction, and loss, life was an uphill battle from the start. But within the darkness, there was a spark—a relentless drive to overcome, to break generational cycles, and to transform pain into purpose. More than just a story of survival, this memoir is a testament to the power of faith, the strength found in adversity, and the promise that changed everything. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

“Will break hearts.” ~Publishers Weekly. Abused and silenced, 14-year-old Samantha flees her family farm and dives headfirst into the dangerous glamour of 1970s LA. Blind Pony is her raw, unforgettable memoir of survival, reinvention, and grit. “About learning from one's past.” ~IndieReader. 4.3 stars, 3000+ ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

In Honor of Women's History Month, this is the story of Mary Opal Fetters/George, a courageous woman who lost her mother to childbirth, was sold into bondage by a father who no longer wanted her, and forced into child labor in another state for many years. In spite of all the odds stacked against her she championed a legacy of grace. This is her true story. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Simone sent me an email. The subject line: “Just read.” Most of us spend our lives searching for the one, but what happens after the love story? Through a series of notes and emails, Sim One captures Tom’s raw, humorous, and heartfelt reflections on loving and losing Simone, his partner of nearly four decades, to cerebral amyloid angiopathy. This love letter meets memoir explores what it truly means to love, and keep loving, even in the face of inevitable loss. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

From Australian author Brian Sherlock: "Everyone will only ever have a first solo trip...and for mine I chose to spend it with some whale sharks in Western Australia. It was a big step, but it was one I gladly took with a backpack named Luna and some undiagnosed autism for company. Sometimes I second guess myself and sometimes I don't." Find out how things turn out in Western Steps. $3.00 - SHOP NOW / 

Earl Meanor was an honest, hardworking man who got shafted badly by some men he knew at work. They deliberately bad-mouthed his character. We believe they stole one of his inventions and then crafted a blacklist that nearly destroyed his life. Despite all the harsh treatment and circumstances, he kept his family together. This book tells Earl's story. 4.3 stars, 68 ratings. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Haunted by two decades of recurring nightmares and sleep paralysis demons, Meg Bartlett spent her life running—from a childhood in Iowa to a warehouse in Afghanistan. When she finally stopped and listened, she discovered that the nightmares she feared had been guiding her all along. Meg, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, shares her journey of confronting deep-seated fears, childhood trauma, and suicidal ideation to reclaim her life. Part memoir, part guide, this book weaves personal stories, dream interpretations, and tools to help readers unlock the wisdom hidden in dreams and become their own source of healing. From $9.99 - SHOP NOW / 

"Raw and funny." ~Joel Stein, Time Magazine. Dina's grandparents were alcoholics, her father was an alcoholic, she is an alcoholic and pill addict, and all three of her daughters struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Meanwhile, Dina is trying to make it as a stand-up comic so she can quit her job as a grocery store clerk. Through it all, she does her best to hold her family together and maintain her sense of humor. "Like a maelstrom." ~Foreword Reviews. 4.4 stars, 600+ ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

An illuminating glimpse into a child's sequestered world of abuse, homophobia, and religious extremism. Scott Terry's memoir is a compelling, poignant, and occasionally humorous look into the Jehovah's Witness faith and a brave account of Terry's successful escape from a troubled past. "A lively, affectionate autobiography with messages of inspiration and acceptance." ~Kirkus Reviews. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /