Today's Featured Books— Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

In Black and White by Theresa Granville

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

A gripping memoir exposing the hidden realities of working in the Pennsylvania corrections system. Theresa Granville shares her 20-year journey navigating systemic discrimination, retaliation, favoritism, and resilience. More than a personal story, this book shines a light on organizational culture, social justice, and the human cost of institutional bias. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Behind Closed Doors by E. S. Silversmith

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Sex Bytes by TechChick

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Becoming Fearless by Brenda E Smith

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


FREE - Waiting for White Jesus by Cleveland G Oakes Jr

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Hi, I Am Your Autistic Manager by Olly Ark

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Shadow of a Survivor by John Walker Pattison

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Winning a War by Julie McDonald Zander

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


From Existential Crisis to Flicking on the Light Switch by Karl Blowing

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


All of A Sudden by Richard Du

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Magic in Room 216 by Andee M Nunn

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Becoming Fearless by Brenda E Smith

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Preacher Willingham by Frankie Willingham Wyatt

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


From Broken to Blessed by Dustin Bryan

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Blind Pony by Samantha Hart

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

“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


FREE - Opal: Spirit of a Woman by Kevin Heaton

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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 / 


Sim One by Tom Ahern

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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 / 


Western Steps by Brian Sherlock

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


What Really Happened to Earle Vincent Meanor by Bret Meanor

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


How to Heal Your Nightmares by Meg Renfri Bartlett

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Everything I Never Wanted to Be by Dina Kucera

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

"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


Cowboys, Armageddon, and the Truth by Scott Terry

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

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


Any Body Can Heal by Sara Davidson

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

From survivor to psychotherapist—one woman’s path to triumphing over trauma by understanding how the brain’s brilliant protective mechanisms helped keep her alive. Thoughtful and brutally honest, Davidson’s memoir paints a moving portrait of one woman’s winding path to self-acceptance, healing, and reclaiming a joyful life. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW


Bare Naked in Public by Christine Amoroso

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

The cover of Bare Naked in Public by Christine Amoroso features a vibrant design with a confident, faceless silhouette of a woman in minimalist lines and warm tones. The bold title stands out in elegant typography, with the author's name displayed below, evoking themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and self-discovery.

A raw, humorous account of modern womanhood, the cost of chasing perfection, and the journey to self-discovery. Christine Amoroso thought she had the perfect life: a sandy-haired surfer, a baby at seventeen, and dreams of having it all—even if in the "wrong" order. But it all unraveled. Hard work and "doing the right thing" hadn’t brought happiness or lasting love. Searching for a fresh start, she turned inward, realizing her worth couldn’t depend on accomplishments or others. 4.8 stars, 80 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW


Broken to Marathon by Scott David Plumlee

Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

Before the accident, I was just a carefree backpacker weaving my way across Asia. My luck ran out when I got knocked down crossing the street in Bangkok and broke my leg, leading to two surgeries. This memoir chronicles my time in Thailand, from a broken leg to surgeries to a grueling rehab, and from a walker to crutches to a cane and finally, to running a half marathon. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW