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Notable Memoirs and Biographies

Step into the extraordinary lives of individuals who've shaped our world. These memoirs and biographies span political frontlines, global adventures, rock stardom, survival stories, and groundbreaking innovation. Each narrative reveals the triumphs and challenges that transformed ordinary people into extraordinary figures, offering unique perspectives on history through the eyes of those who lived it.

Notable Memoirs and Biographies

Step into the extraordinary lives of individuals who've shaped our world. These memoirs and biographies span political frontlines, global adventures, rock stardom, survival stories, and groundbreaking innovation. Each narrative reveals the triumphs and challenges that transformed ordinary people into extraordinary figures, offering unique perspectives on history through the eyes of those who lived it.

Must Read Non-Fiction For May 2025

Explore our diverse collection of thought-provoking new releases – these captivating titles promise to expand your horizons and challenge your perspectives.

It’s Met Season

It’s Met Gala season once again, and we know you love the looks almost as much as you love books 👀✨ So we did what had to be done—turned high fashion into high fiction. Which look would be your next read? Photo credits - Getty

Memorable Memoirs and Biographies For April 2025

Step into the intimate worlds of icons, innovators, and unsung heroes through these captivating biographies and memoirs. From basketball legends and royal intrigue to artistic pioneers and hidden histories, each narrative offers a unique journey through time and human experience. These carefully crafted stories reveal the triumphs, struggles, and pivotal moments that shaped remarkable lives. Whether you're drawn to tales of resilience, ambition, creativity, or transformation, this collection invites you to discover the powerful truths that emerge when personal stories intersect with history. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and thoroughly entertained.

RECENT LGBTQ+ Releases

They can’t stand to be in a room together! Just the sight of each other makes their blood BOIL! They look at each other and feel so, SO… wait, they don’t just feel angry – they feel… something else. The Enemies to Lovers trope is huge for very good reason, it’s fun, spicy, has built in development, and seeing which one of these angry rivals is going to fall first is too much fun to keep these books off our TBR.

Must Read Non-Fiction For April 2025

Looking for your next captivating non-fiction read? Our April 2025 selection brings together extraordinary stories, groundbreaking insights, and transformative ideas that will expand your horizons and challenge your thinking. Whether you're drawn to true crime, business innovation, or profound memoirs, our April selection promises thought-provoking reads that will keep you turning pages well into spring. Discover these exceptional books and more in our complete April 2025 non-fiction collection – where every page offers a new perspective on our fascinating world.

Review: ‘Nomad Heart’ by Ian Roberts

Actor Ian Roberts is something of a South African icon. A master storyteller, Ian offers a highly entertaining glimpse of how actors make the magic happen.

Review: ‘How Did We Get Here?’ by Mpoomy Ledwaba

How did we get here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's coming-of-age story; looking back on her upbringing, milestones and the challenges she’s faced.

Nozibele Mayaba: ‘Positively Me’

Told with gut wrenching honesty, Nozibele is at her most vulnerable in this brave account about what it means to live and love beyond HIV.

News24 Book of the Month: ‘Blame Me On History’ by William Modisane

This 60th-anniversary edition of Modisane’s autobiography serves as an example of passionate resistance to the scourge of racial discrimination in our country.

‘Rise’, an autobiography by Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi shares his story, from the impoverished Zwide township, to leading his nation to victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

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