Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

In her memoir, the actor gives us an inside look at her baffling experience as a child star while enduring a complicated relationship with her mom.

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

Although he’s played a huge role in rock ‘n’ roll history for the past few decades, the rocker’s memoir shows that he’s just an ordinary guy.

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

In this model’s debut memoir, she wrestles with the complications of her profession, her self-image and her personal traumas.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The author’s slender book captures a daughter’s hopeless loss after the death of her father, as Adichie searches for both language and meaning but finds both ultimately inadequate.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The ‘ER’ and ‘The Good Wife’ actress navigates the unstable waters of her childhood from the vantage of her craft, assessing both its beauty and instability — and turning both to her advantage with the tool of gratitude. 

Study Breaks Staff

In his latest book, author and YouTuber John Green examines objects and concepts in search for beauty within humanity, making a compelling case for hope in a time of extremes.

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Glennon Doyle’s recent release has topped bestsellers lists and has inspired fans everywhere to listen to their gut instincts, follow their hearts and, most importantly, overcome anything.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

They aren’t only for those who have lived their whole lives. Start yours now.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

The R&B icon’s memoir is a story chronicled by a woman who has known brokenness and imprisonment, but has found her light at the end of the tunnel.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In her memoir, Carmen Maria Machado documents her experiences in an abusive queer relationship, telling a story that often goes untold.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Amy Poehler, Hope Jahren and James Comey reveal that although success seems bright and shiny from the outside, the journey there is often bumpy.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Saeed Jones’ memoir is an honest and striking coming-of-age story about the Black queer experience and fighting to become yourself.

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Whether you’re at the beach or snuggled up on the couch, brighten your summer with some of the hottest new memoirs.

Maggie Medoff, University of Pittsburgh

After the recent release of Destin Daniel Cretton’s film adaptation, viewers and Jeannette Walls fans are struggling to evaluate how the movie compares to the memoir.