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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woman's memoirs give fascinating insight into life in 17th-century northern England

Alice Thornton's memoirs provide a unique northern female perspective on 17th-century life, detailing personal and political struggles.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Ward McAllister Was a Terrible Writer, Actually

Ward McAllister, a lawyer from Georgia, married into wealth and influenced American high society by creating the concept of 'the 400' and advising the elite on emulating aristocracy.
Television
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Two hotshots, two memoirs - High Country News

Ramsey's Wildfire Days was published June 17, and Selby's Hotshot will be released on Aug.12.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This July

July brings a varied selection of 10 impactful books, including memoirs, fiction, and explorations of history and nature.
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fromtime.com
2 months ago

The 14 Best Books of 2025 So Far

Summer is the perfect time to reset priorities and explore compelling new literary releases.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New books this week cover problematic parents, the ultrarich, and a year without sex

This week’s book themes focus on complicated family relationships and personal histories, reflecting on the struggles with parental figures.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bill Gates' summer reading list this year includes memoirs from U2's Bono and comedian Trevor Noah

Bill Gates recommends five memoirs that influenced his own memoir, 'Source Code', highlighting the importance of personal stories.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Author Dave Barry brings wit, humor to Walnut Creek's Lesher Center

If you don't learn anything else from me tonight and trust me, you will not learn this: Do not mess with North Dakota, Barry said as the audience burst into laughter.
Humor
fromBustle
2 months ago

These 10 Books Will Get You In The Mood For Summer

You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again by Julia Phillips illustrates the raw, unfiltered reality of Hollywood through a captivating personal narrative.
Books
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The 16 Most Anticipated Books of the Summer

In this summer's collection of anticipated novels, R.F. Kuang, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Gary Shteyngart bring unique narratives to readers seeking captivating summer reads.
Parenting
NYC startup
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

The City Keith McNally, Barry Diller, and Graydon Carter Built

Three influential figures share their personal journeys and reflections on arriving in a chaotic New York City during their young adulthood.
fromKqed
3 months ago

New and Upcoming Book Releases for Your Summer Reading List | KQED

Mottley's second novel portrays teenage mothers in Florida navigating love, friendship, and betrayal.
Aziza's memoir connects personal eating disorder struggles to her Palestinian heritage.
Vuong's follow-up novel focuses on themes of hope and friendship.
Brickley's debut depicts a musician and music lover's relationship, soon adapted into film.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

This Hollywood memoir is an expertly mixed cocktail of history and family drama

Memoirs should explore larger cultural narratives rather than just personal introspection.
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