Ny Times Best Selling Memoirs - May 2024

Educated: A Memoir

#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW • ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR • BILL GATES’S HOLIDAY READING LIST • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S AWARD IN AUTOBIOGRAPHY • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST BOOK • FINALIST FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • O: The Oprah Magazine • Time • NPR • Goo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399590501
• ASIN: 0399590501
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

Spilled Milk: Based on a true story

Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call to social services about the escalating brutality in her home.When they jeopardize her safety, condemning her to keep her father's secret, it's a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about the cruelty she's been hiding. In her pursuit for safety and justice Brooke battles a broken system that pushes to keep her father in the home, and she risks losing the support of family, coming to the realization that some people simply do not want to be saved.Spilled Milk is a novel of shocking narrative, trium... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0615835600
• ASIN: 0615835600
• ISBN: 0615835600
• Manufacturer: K.L Randis

It All Comes Back to You: A Book Club Recommendation!

"It All Comes Back to You is one of those stories you need to savor. You want to put the book down so as to have more to read tomorrow, but you can't. It becomes attached to you, a part of you."Dan Brown, Author of ReunionIt's 1947.War's over, cherry-print dresses, parking above the city lights, swing dancing.Beautiful, seventeen-year-old Violet lives in a perfect world.Everybody loves her.In 2012, she's still beautiful, charming, and surrounded by admirers.Veronica "Ronni" Johnson, licensed practical nurse and aspiring writer, meets the captivating Violet in the assisted living facility where... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07GVN38FX
• ASIN: B07GVN38FX
• Manufacturer: The Art of Dixie

Where the Crawdads Sing

Number-one New York Times best seller A Reese's Book Club + Hello Sunshine on Audible Pick "I can't even express in words how much I love this book...the way it's performed on Audible just took me right back to my long summers in Tennessee. This story has a special place in my heart - I didn't want it to end." (Reese Witherspoon)  "Painfully beautiful." (The New York Times Book Review) "Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver." (Bustle) How long can you protect your heart? For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 19... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07FSXPMHY
• ASIN: B07FSXPMHY
• Manufacturer: Penguin Audio

Sold on a Monday: A Novel

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  A USA TODAY BESTSELLER  A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER An unforgettable novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history. 2 CHILDREN FOR SALEThe sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B079JQDJB5
• ASIN: B079JQDJB5
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Landmark

We Were the Lucky Ones

New York Times Best Seller Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive - and to reunite - We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. "Love in the face of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely." (Glamour) It is the spring of 1939, and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new babies and budding romance, not of the increasing hardships threatenin... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N1YXMP1
• ASIN: B01N1YXMP1
• Manufacturer: Penguin Audio

The Book of General Ignorance

Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and flawed facts finally get the heave-ho in this humorous, downright humiliating book of reeducation based on the phenomenal British bestseller. Challenging what most of us assume to be verifiable truths in areas like history, literature, science, nature, and more,The Book of General Ignorance is a witty “gotcha” compendium of how little we actually know about anything. It’ll have you scratching your head wondering why we even bother to go to school.Think Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the globe, baseball was invented in America, Henry VI... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307394913
• ASIN: 0307394913
• ISBN: 0307394913
• Brand: Harmony
• Manufacturer: Crown

Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island

Regina’s Calcaterra memoir, Etched in Sand, is an inspiring and triumphant coming-of-age story of tenacity and hope. Regina Calcaterra is a successful lawyer, New York State official, and activist. Her painful early life, however, was quite different. Regina and her four siblings survived an abusive and painful childhood only to find themselves faced with the challenges of the foster-care system and intermittent homelessness in the shadows of Manhattan and the Hamptons. A true-life rags-to-riches story, Etched in Sand chronicles Regina’s rising above her past, while fighting to keep her ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B009NG18Z8
• ASIN: B009NG18Z8
• Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks

Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

#1 New York Times Bestseller In Furiously Happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, Jenny Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her to live life to the fullest:"I've often thought that people with severe depression have developed such a well for experiencing extreme emotion that they might be able to experience extreme joy in a way that ‘normal people' also might never understand. And that's what Furiously Happy is all about."Jenny’s readings are standing room only,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250077028
• ASIN: 1250077028
• ISBN: 1250077028
• Brand: Flatiron Books
• Manufacturer: Flatiron Books

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Girls of Atomic City comes the fascinating true story behind the magnificent Gilded Age mansion Biltmore—the largest, grandest residence ever built in the United States.Orphaned at a young age, Edith Stuyvesant Dresser claimed lineage from one of New York’s best known families. She grew up in Newport and Paris, and her engagement and marriage to George Vanderbilt was one of the most watched events of Gilded Age society. But none of this prepared her to be mistress of Biltmore House. Before their marriage, the wealthy and bookish Vanderbi... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01CO34IQM
• ASIN: B01CO34IQM
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

The Silent Wife: A gripping emotional page turner with a twist that will take your breath away

Would you risk everything for the man you loved? Even if you knew he’d done something terrible?‘A heart-wrenching and gripping tale. I was hooked from the very first page.’ Write Escape Lara’s life looks perfect on the surface. Gorgeous doting husband Massimo, sweet little son Sandro and the perfect home. Lara knows something about Massimo. Something she can’t tell anyone else or everything he has worked so hard for will be destroyed: his job, their reputation, their son. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage. Maggie is married to Massimo’s brother Nico and lives... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01NBDMFWA
• ASIN: B01NBDMFWA
• Manufacturer: Bookouture

I'm Keith Hernandez: A Memoir

Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping and literary memoir. New York Times Bestseller Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent--not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament--that transcended the sport and propelled him to a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316395730
• ASIN: 0316395730
• ISBN: 0316395730
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

Running on Red Dog Road: And Other Perils of an Appalachian Childhood

Publishers Weekly:  Berkheimer candidly brings her personality to the page in this incredible journey from naivete to wide-eyed maturity.  (April 2016)Library Journal:  Berkheimer's homespun memoir provides a wistful look back at a simpler time. An appealing counterbalance to more dreary war-era accounts.  (May 2016)                                                                                                             "Mining companies piled trash coal in a slag heap and set it ablaze. The coal burned up, but the slate didn't. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0310344964
• UPC: 025986344962
• ASIN: 0310344964
• ISBN: 0310344964
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Zondervan

The Letter: The No. 1 ebook bestseller

Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover THE LETTER by Kathryn Hughes, the Number One bestseller that has captured thousands of hearts worldwide. Perfect for fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. 'A wonderful, uplifting story' Lesley PearseJoin the hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide who have fallen in love with THE LETTER:'An amazing, heartwrenching, unforgettable story''This beautiful story will bring tears and joy' 'Loved this story !! It kept me totally gripped although I was sobbing ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00W22J6TU
• ASIN: B00W22J6TU
• Manufacturer: Headline

Letters to My Daughter: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.Whether your daughter is still at home or out on her own, fill these twelve promted letters with precious memories and hopes for a bright future. Each letter begins with a unique prompt like:I love being your parent because...My wishes for you are...I am proud of you because...This keepsake book of twelve prompted letters offers parents a unique way to send love, support, and advice to a daughter of any age.Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the include... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1452153825
• ASIN: 1452153825
• ISBN: 1452153825
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

The Celebrity 411 : Spotlight on Ben Harper, Including His Best Selling Albums Such as White Lies for Dark Times, Lifeline, Live from Mars

The Celebrity 411

• UPC: 824480813

The Celebrity 411 : Spotlight on Dropkick Murphys, Including Their Best Selling Albums Such as Do or Die, the Gang's All Here, the Warrior's Code, the Meanest of Times, Famous Hit Singles, Associated Acts, and More

The Celebrity 411

• UPC: 293489246

Educated: The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling memoir

• UPC: 193418519709
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 7 USD

Educated: The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling m... by Westover, Tara

• UPC: 392065605033
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 35 USD

Educated: The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling memoir by Tara Westove

• UPC: 362609078742
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 14 USD

#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso (New York Times bestselling sensation - 2014) Good C

• UPC: 273834006284
• Category: Non-Fiction
• Price: 7 GBP