84, Charing Cross Road

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A New York writer and a London bookseller exchange letters for 20 years, never meeting but forging an unforgettable friendship through their shared love of rare books.

Liar's Poker

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A hilarious insider account of 1980s Wall Street excess where bond traders gambled millions, deceived customers, and turned greed into an art form at Salomon Brothers.

A Moveable Feast

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Hemingway's intimate memoir of 1920s Paris, where he lived poor but happy among literary giants like Fitzgerald, Stein, and Joyce while learning his craft.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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Stephen King's brutally honest memoir blends childhood memories, writing advice, and his harrowing 1999 accident recovery. Part autobiography, part craft guide for aspiring writers.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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Maya Angelou's powerful 1969 memoir follows a young Black girl from age 3 to 16 as she transforms from a victim of racism and trauma into a self-possessed mother, finding refuge in literature.