All articles tagged with #memoirs
BuzzFeed catalogs 17 famous memoirs that were later exposed as fabrications, ranging from James Frey’s Million Little Pieces to JT LeRoy and Go Ask Alice, detailing how these hoaxes fooled publishers and readers, the investigations that uncovered the truth, and the legal or financial fallout for the authors and their promoters.
In her memoir Famesick, Lena Dunham recounts an intense, sometimes turbulent relationship with Adam Driver from the early Girls days, portraying him as both a brilliant collaborator and a volatile presence. She describes a charged first sex scene in which Driver’s improvisation crossed boundaries, instances where he hurled objects, and a dissociative episode she endured. The memoir sketches a deep, complicated creative partnership—an adult awakening marked by passion, intensity, and eventual distance after Driver’s engagement and their tearful good-bye scene. Dunham notes they were 25 and 27 respectively during season one, and the piece notes Driver’s reps did not respond at publication.
Book Riot highlights eight standout nonfiction releases in March 2026, spanning biographies, memoirs and essay collections—from Rebecca Solnit and Terry Tempest Williams to Judy Blume and Lindy West—showcasing a diverse slate focused on history, memory, politics, and personal narratives.
Pat Montandon, a glamorous San Francisco society figure and author, became a global peace advocate after her divorce from Alfred Wilsey, leading groups of children to meet world leaders, march at the Berlin Wall, and visit Hiroshima; she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 and died at 96 in Palm Desert.
The article highlights upcoming book releases in 2026, including novels by George Saunders, Tayari Jones, Karan Mahajan, Ann Patchett, and a memoir by Liza Minnelli, with a focus on the first half of the year and anticipation for future releases by Colson Whitehead, Ayad Akhtar, and Emily St. John Mandel.
The article highlights the most anticipated book releases of 2026, including novels by George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, memoirs from Gisèle Pelicot, Lena Dunham, and Mark Haddon, as well as notable debut novels, covering both fiction and nonfiction genres.
The article previews notable nonfiction books set to be published in 2026, covering topics such as personal memoirs from figures like Sylvester Stallone and Lena Dunham, social and political analyses from authors like Naomi Klein and Jared Diamond, and explorations of culture and identity through works on music, masculinity, and history.
The article previews 12 highly anticipated books for 2026, including the final volume of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper series, Maggie O'Farrell's historical novel Land, and various thrillers, memoirs, and fantasy titles, highlighting diverse genres and themes for readers to look forward to in the upcoming year.
In 2025, memoirs gained popularity but also faced controversies, notably the scandal surrounding Raynor Winn's The Salt Path, which was questioned for its accuracy, sparking debates about truth and fiction in personal storytelling.
Britney Spears reflects on her tumultuous life and conservatorship in her memoir, while Kevin Federline releases his own book sharing his perspective, leading to a renewed public debate over their past and Spears' mental health, with both sides offering contrasting narratives.
The article highlights a lineup of 21 upcoming nonfiction books for fall, including celebrity memoirs, historical accounts, true crime, and social movement reporting, released during the holiday shopping season.
The article highlights the most anticipated books of the fall season, including a diverse range of genres such as memoirs, novels, collections of short stories, biographies, and poetry, featuring notable authors like Thomas Pynchon, Susan Orlean, Arundhati Roy, and others, with releases spanning September to December.
NPR's annual reading guide, Books We Love, features over 50 biographies and memoirs for nonfiction enthusiasts. Highlights include Jill Ciment's "Consent: A Memoir," which revisits her relationship with her late husband in light of the #MeToo movement, and Lawrence Ingrassia's "A Fatal Inheritance," exploring his family's cancer history. Other notable works include Salman Rushdie's "Knife," detailing his recovery from a stabbing, and Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir "Patriot," chronicling his opposition to Putin. These selections offer diverse, compelling true stories for readers.
45 of the most anticipated books of 2024 include a new Stephen King novel, a lost novel from Gabriel García Márquez, and a look at how algorithms are shaping our culture. The lineup features literary heavyweights, exciting debuts, and thought-provoking non-fiction, with female voices dominating the literary landscape. Crime stories, memorable memoirs, and new non-fiction books on artificial intelligence, colonial legacies, and modern China are also set for publication.
A group of successful ghostwriters in Hollywood, including Neil Strauss, Lisa Dickey, David Rensin, Hilary Liftin, and Sarah Tomlinson, discuss their experiences and challenges in the industry, from capturing their subjects' voices to dealing with potential legal and ethical issues. They reveal the intimate and often emotionally draining process of helping famous people tell their life stories, and the delicate balance of maintaining discretion while also seeking recognition for their work.