Don’t miss the best new biographies and memoirs from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We’ve rounded up this month’s biggest and buzziest biographies and memoirs — including a deeply personal account from the acclaimed author of The Handmaid’s Tale, a powerful book from a Nobel Prize–winning activist, and more!

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	An Academy Award–winning icon’s long-awaited, ‘unflinching’ memoir (Bloomberg News) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Follow Sir Anthony Hopkins’s journey — from growing up in a small Welsh town to finding sobriety to creating a distinguished career in film and theater “Significant honesty and thoughtful reminiscence, resulting in a rich, satisfying read” (Booklist starred review) Includes an intimate collection of personal photographs Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A Nobel Prize–winning activist ‘reveals the person beyond the symbol’ (NPR) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Malala Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world and shares how she’s navigated the highs and lows of self-discovery — refusing to be defined by her darkest moments From young love to reckless college antics, Yousafzai delivers “a coming-of-age tale as relatable as it is extraordinary” (W Magazine) “This is Malala unfiltered, and she makes courage feel like something we can all reach for” (Oprah Daily) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers By day, sitcom stardom with Family Ties — and by night, movie magic with Back to the Future! WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In this charming New York Times bestseller, learn how award-winning actor Michael J. Fox did double duty in 1985 and made entertainment history “An engaging and often hilarious walk through a golden moment in time that any entertainment fan will enjoy… Feels more like a personal storytelling session with Fox than a traditional memoir” (Library Journal) Based on new interviews with the cast and crew of both hit projects Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Jeannette Walls loved this profound look at a fractured family WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A highly anticipated new release from the James Beard Award–winning chef and author of the New York Times bestseller Blood, Bones & Butter From divorce to death to estrangement, this “raw and darkly humorous memoir” (People) tackles what’s normally kept behind closed doors “Layered, moving, and funny, this is a must-read” (Publishers Weekly starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The devastating, unforgettable memoir from Jeffrey Epstein’s chief accuser WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller hailed as “clear-eyed and necessary… courageous” (The Guardian) In this posthumous release, Virginia Roberts Giuffre details how she was recruited into a world of wealth and unchecked abuse as a teenager — and how she escaped “Illuminating and heartbreaking… A window into the mind of a young girl preyed upon by demons — and a woman who fought them to the end” (CBS Mornings) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The new memoir from Patti Smith, author of the National Book Award winner Just Kids WHY IT’S READWORTHY: From becoming a punk rock star to marrying her true love to navigating grief and loss, the singer-songwriter goes deeper than ever before Hailed as “mesmerizing” and “transcendent” by the Los Angeles Times Just in time for the US leg of Smith’s 50th anniversary tour Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers After the Civil War, the first Black politicians made it to Congress — and made history WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Congressman Jim Clyburn intertwines his own story with those of the trailblazers who came nearly a century before him Meet Joseph Rainey, who was born enslaved, and Robert Smalls, who stole a ship from the Confederacy and fought for the Union Army “A thoughtful consideration of historical figures too little known to readers today” (Kirkus Reviews) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A new release from the global sensation behind The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Going beyond decluttering, discover the guiding cultural traditions that bring fulfillment to Marie Kondo, from taking care of a garden to appreciating the changing of the seasons “A thoughtful, personal celebration of many meaningful aspects of Japanese life” (Kirkus Reviews) from a #1 New York Times bestselling author Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A #1 New York Times bestselling author offers a soulful look at life as a writer WHY IT’S READWORTHY: From the mind behind The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings comes a “lyrical” and “generous” read (Booklist) Perfect for anyone looking to inspire their own introspective journey “A gorgeous memoir of the creative life” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)