Today's Featured Books— Memoir and Creative Nonfiction

A journey of fathers and sons. In this honest, unflinching, and tender memoir, a middle-age father embarks on the road trip he wished he’d taken as a young man. Recently divorced and uncertain of the future, he rereads Jack Kerouac’s On the Road and hits the highway with his two sons and his best friend to rekindle his spirit. A family secret turns the journey into an examination of his role as a father as he searches for contentment and clarity, and celebrates the struggles and triumphs of being a dad. 4.2 stars, 46 ratings. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /

New release: How a began-chef-turned-regenerative-farmer discovered that Mother Nature is a conservative. Mollie Engelhart was a celebrated vegan chef living in Los Angeles, running successful restaurants and championing progressive ideals. But when she left the city behind to raise her family on a regenerative farm, her carefully constructed worldview began to unravel. Part memoir, part manifesto, this book challenges today’s cultural narratives through the lenses of biology, experience, and divine design. From $9.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

“An honest and compelling story by a brave and gifted writer.” -Wally Lamb, She’s Come Undone. A memoir that shares the true story of Russian Jews who survived the horrors of war and emigrated to the United States, where they lived with their past traumas the rest of their lives. Their daughter, a first generation American and a psychotherapist, shares their story to help others move through and beyond generational traumas. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /

A devastating discovery hidden in a nightstand rewrites everything he knew about family—and himself. When Rich Boerner flew across the country to clean out his late mother’s New York apartment, he expected grief—not a total rewrite of his personal history. In the middle of boxes, photos, and fading memories, he is shocked to find evidence that his life as an only child was a myth, and the identity of the man who was actually his father. With equal parts humor and heartbreak, this true story will keep you riveted. 4.8 stars, 12 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

Newly retired and with zero camping experience, mystery author Sue Ann Jaffarian traded city life for life on the road in a van. I Sleep Around chronicles her first two years of adventure—funny, challenging, and inspiring—as she discovers resilience, freedom, and the unexpected joys of solo van life. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW /

"A moving read of tragedy, trying to prevent it, and coping with life after." -Midwest Book Review. In this memoir, Madeline Sharples charts the near-destruction of one middle-class family whose son committed suicide after a seven-year struggle with bipolar disorder. She also tells of her and her family's redemption, how she considered suicide herself, and ultimately, her decision to live and take care of herself as a woman, wife, mother and writer. 4.2 stars, 298 reviews. From $2.99 SHOP NOW /

New release: Surviving the ER World of Worst-Case Scenarios. Kathryn Kyker used to faint at the sight of blood, but decades as an ER social worker left her detached from life. Surprised by Nothing is a reflective, compassionate memoir on reclaiming joy, curiosity, and human connection amid the high-stakes realities of health care. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW /

Short essays about everyday life that sparkle with humor, pathos, and optimism. "A mash-up of David Sedaris, Jim Gaffigan and Rick Reilly.” ~The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Whether he's explaining how he lost his two-year-old son at the mall or revealing the real reason he donated a kidney, Sollisch is a master storyteller and a keen observer of human behavior. "An impressive debut. Our verdict: get it.” ~Kirkus Reviews. 5.0 stars, 35 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /

"Heartrending and humorous." ~Kirkus Reviews. A Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist. In the tradition of Frank McCourt and Angela's Ashes, Donald Dempsey chronicles one boy's ordeals with poverty, religion, and physical and mental abuse as he attempts to come of age with only his street smarts and sense of humor to guide him. 4.4 stars, 300+ ratings. From $1.79 - SHOP NOW /

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 /