Biography & Memoir bestsellers

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

By: Omar El Akkad
Narrated by: Omar El Akkad
Length: 5 hours 21 minutes

“This may be one of the most devastatingly personal audiobooks I've ever listened to. You can hear El Akkad's anger rise so clearly as he describes his disgust with the current world order. His perspective is invaluable as we clearly go through shifts of conscious, morality, and power over the coming years. Read more

I'm Glad My Mom Died

By: Jennette McCurdy
Narrated by: Jennette McCurdy
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

“A Nickelodeon child star, Jennette McCurdy was raised by a mother desperate to live out her show-business dreams through her daughter. That pressure to succeed--and to please her mother--sent McCurdy into a downward spiral of eating disorders, drug addiction, and destructive relationships from which she is only beginning to recover....Most of... Read more

Strangers

A Memoir of Marriage

By: Belle Burden
Narrated by: Belle Burden
Length: 7 hours 3 minutes

“Despite knowing the vague outline of this story based on the NYT Modern Love essay, I found this completely engrossing. Belle's vulnerability and forthrightness were an absolute gut punch. Something about her storytelling removes the distance from her experience and sympathy becomes empathy. I'm still thinking about this book. Read more

A Marriage at Sea

A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck

By: Sophie Elmhirst
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
Length: 5 hours 50 minutes

“My actual nightmare-- a boat at sea that gets sunk by a whale, and the fight for survival that follows. Read more

The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

By: John Green
Narrated by: John Green
Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

“The sort of book that's a cure for misanthropy; that inspires you to write and so speak to what sorts of things matter to you, whether that's scratch 'n sniff stickers or Auld Lang Syne. Green will remind you of the capacity for love and wonder in the world around you. I give "The Anthropocene Reviewed" five stars. Read more

Mother Mary Comes to Me

By: Arundhati Roy
Narrated by: Arundhati Roy
Length: 11 hours 29 minutes

“Sometimes memoirs are fascinating due solely to the life lived by their subject; sometimes the lyricism of the prose is what propels you through. But then, you get a book like this and are just slammed by the unbelievable writing, galvanized by the force of life. This memoir, grounded in Roy's relationship with her difficult mother, is a... Read more

Careless People

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

By: Sarah Wynn-Williams
Narrated by: Sarah Wynn-Williams
Length: 13 hours 16 minutes

“A must-read for anyone trying to understand the staggering political power of Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — and how recklessly that power is often wielded. Wynn-Williams, a former insider, delivers a sharp, deeply unsettling look at how one of the most influential companies on earth operates without meaningful accountability. Essential reading for... Read more

A World Appears

A Journey into Consciousness

By: Michael Pollan
Narrated by: Michael Pollan
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times, TIME, and Oprah Daily

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind, a panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why—and a meditation on the essence of our humanity

When it comes to the phenomenon that is consciousness, there is one... Read more about A World Appears

Nobody's Girl

A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

By: Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer & Gabra Zackman
Length: 13 hours 39 minutes

“I felt a sense of obligation to hear Virginia’s story. She went through so much to try to bring her abusers to justice and to share her story. We need to listen. Read more

Crying in H Mart

A Memoir

By: Michelle Zauner
Narrated by: Michelle Zauner
Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

“This is a beautiful memoir and it totally lives up to the hype! Zauner offers an honest account of her struggle with her Korean American upbringing and her relationship with her dying mother, and what the loss of her meant in the end. The shared experience of cooking and enjoying Korean food was central to their relationship, and her vivid... Read more

Challenger

A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space

By: Adam Higginbotham
Narrated by: Jacques Roy
Length: 17 hours 9 minutes

“This account of the Challenger disaster is thorough and absolutely fascinating! I have always been obsessed with the space program so I went into it thinking I knew the story pretty well. But Adam does a great job adding extra details and perspectives not normally shared! The narrator is fantastic and you will definitely find yourself binging... Read more

Becoming

By: Michelle Obama
Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Length: 19 hours 3 minutes

“I adore our former president and I miss him. Yet I cannot help but be ecstatic that Michelle is coming out with a book about her own life so that I can learn more about this powerful, intelligent, and singularly awesome woman. Barack would be the first to say that his wife is a superstar, and I can’t wait to get my hands on Becoming to read... Read more

107 Days

By: Kamala Harris
Narrated by: Kamala Harris
Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

“Listened to a podcast this morning and immediately downloaded the audiobook. This is a must-read people who want to better understand the political state of the union. Read more

The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

By: Michael Finkel
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini & Michael Finkel
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

“This true crime story seemed so much like a thrilling novel, it was difficult to believe that it is actually all true! If you appreciate bizarre, fast-paced nonfiction, this is a great one to pick up! Read more

Raising Hare

A Memoir

By: Chloe Dalton
Narrated by: Louise Brealey
Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

“This is an absolute masterpiece in both prose and narrative. A must listen for the nature lovers and memoir enthusiasts alike. Read more

A Promised Land

By: Barack Obama
Narrated by: Barack Obama
Length: 29 hours 10 minutes

“Listening to a great orator talk about his journey to and in the White House is an amazing experience. Read more

Solito

A Memoir

By: Javier Zamora
Narrated by: Javier Zamora
Length: 17 hours 8 minutes

“Solito follows the journey of nine-year-old Javier Zamora, a boy from El Salvador, as he attempts to cross into the United States on his own. Though Zamora is supported and loved by his family in El Salvador, they are unable to make the voyage with him, meaning that he must face the challenges and unfamiliar terrain with a group of strangers... Read more

Be Ready When the Luck Happens

A Memoir

By: Ina Garten
Narrated by: Ina Garten
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

“I loved hearing Ina’s story. Her humor, grit and sense of adventure made this a fun and easy listen. I didn’t think I’d take so much business advice from a memoir but it is chock full. Her authenticity and voice made this is favorite listen of the year. Read more

The Age of Magical Overthinking

Notes on Modern Irrationality

By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Amanda Montell
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes

“I really enjoyed this collection of ponderings on current events and current thought processes. Amanda Montell has her finger on the pulse of society today! I listened to the author read this on Libro.fm! It felt like having a great conversation with a friend. Read more

Wintering

The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

By: Katherine May
Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
Length: 6 hours 54 minutes

“Katherine May uses 'winter' as a metaphor for life’s darker seasons in this poetic memoir about retreating from the demands and expectations of a pressuring society. She encourages the reader to explore the quiet and restorative moments in life that help us to grow, relax, and heal from difficult times. Lyrical, reflective, and comforting; this... Read more

How to Be an Antiracist

By: Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes

“Among the multi-faceted array of antiracist literature newly published in the last two years, Ibram X. Kendi’s How To Be an Antiracist stands alone as a definitive source of history and socio-political critique, while offering a new paradigm of thought aimed at paving the way for correcting centuries of social injustice. Hearing this visionary... Read more

The Secret History of the Rape Kit

A True Crime Story

By: Pagan Kennedy
Narrated by: Claire Danes
Length: 5 hours 21 minutes

“Rape kits have always been something I was aware of and have taken advantage of having access to. The increase of true crime interest has made us all aware of these tools in our legal system but I’ve never questioned how they got here. I never considered how much advocacy was needed. This is an engaging, devastating, and necessary history of the... Read more

The Barn

The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi

By: Wright Thompson
Narrated by: Wright Thompson
Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

“One of the best books I read in 2024. Wright Thompson is a true poet and masterfully weaves his personal connection with Mississippi with the tragic legacy of Emmitt Till. Highly recommended. Plus, Wright Thompson is the PERFECT reader for the audiobook. Read more

Family of Spies

A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor

By: Christine Kuehn
Narrated by: Erin Bennett
Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

“Family history is complicated and at times traumatic to delve into. Ms Kuehn has spent decades doing painful research into her own family and their ties to one of our country's most traumatic events, the attack on Pearl Harbor. Like many families living in the US at that time, my own family history took dramatic turns because of events of that... Read more

Actress of a Certain Age

My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success

By: Jeff Hiller
Narrated by: Jeff Hiller
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes

“If you are a fan of Somebody, Somewhere on HBO, you might be looking for some insight into the people involved with the show. If you plan on reading Actress of a Certain Age, you need to listen to the audio book. It brings this book to a whole different level. You need to hear this from him directly. Loved everything about this book. Funny,... Read more

Awake

A Memoir

By: Jen Hatmaker
Narrated by: Jen Hatmaker
Length: 7 hours 30 minutes

“Awake by Jennifer Hatmaker offers a raw and relatable glimpse into the pain of divorce, capturing emotions that resonate deeply with many who have faced similar experiences. Still, her reflections come through a lens of privilege, which shapes how her journey is told and understood. Read more

How to Change Your Mind

What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

By: Michael Pollan
Narrated by: Michael Pollan
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes

“Pollan brings his humor, lyricism, and love for deep research to the admittedly taboo field of psychedelics. This book is an exhaustive exploration of these mysterious substances, in which he balances skepticism of the culture that surrounds them with optimism for their potential therapeutic use. Read more

Are You Mad at Me?

How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You

By: Meg Josephson
Narrated by: Meg Josephson
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

“I listened to this whole book and then immediately started over from the beginning. Sometimes in our journeys, the info we need finds us, and that was the case here. As a recovering people-pleaser, understanding the dynamics of this more really helped me. Recommend! Read more

Mother Mary Comes To Me

By: Arundhati Roy
Narrated by: Arundhati Roy
Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

“Two opposing things can be true at the same time. Arundhati refers to her mother, Mary Roy, as both her shelter and her storm. And as the book progresses, it becomes clear that as a mother, Mrs Roy was both too much and not enough. Narrated by the author, Arundhati's enunciation is delicious with a lilt that lights up a grim yet inspiring tale.... Read more

All in Her Head

The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today

By: Elizabeth Comen
Narrated by: Anna Caputo
Length: 13 hours 25 minutes

“It’s not often that I feel all at once entertained, enraged and empowered but this book DOES IT! Immaculately researched and written in a conversational, accessible voice, this book has the power to change lives. If you are a woman, know a woman, work in the medical field or all three, this is a 10/10 must read, no notes. Read more

Finding Me

A Memoir

By: Viola Davis
Narrated by: Viola Davis
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes

“Absolutely stunning! True definition of resilience and perseverance! Viola Davis is such an amazing soul and actor. Read more

Educated

A Memoir

By: Tara Westover
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“Tara Westover is barely 30; could she really write a necessary and timely memoir already? Absolutely. Raised largely 'off the grid' in rural Idaho - without school, doctor visits, a birth certificate, or even a family consensus on the date of her birth - Tara nevertheless decides she wants to go to college. This is a story in two parts: First,... Read more

Between the World and Me

By: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Narrated by: Ta-Nehisi Coates
Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

“Should be required reading for all humans. Read more

All the Way to the River: Oprah's Book Club

Love, Loss, and Liberation

By: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
Length: 10 hours 10 minutes

“Gilbert is one of my favorite writers, so of course I devoured her new memoir. But seriously, she is so talented (pick up The Signature of All Things if you haven't yet). I read All the Way to the River in two wild nights. Wild is the right word for it, though Gilbert tells the story from a clear-eyed place, many years after these events, after... Read more

Book of Lives

A Memoir of Sorts

By: Margaret Atwood
Narrated by: Margaret Atwood
Length: 25 hours 35 minutes

“I didn’t know it was possible to love Margaret Atwood more. Both funny and heartfelt and a must read/listen for writers! I bookmarked more quotes than I can count. Read more

Doppelganger

A Trip into the Mirror World

By: Naomi Klein
Narrated by: Naomi Klein
Length: 14 hours 47 minutes

“What an evocative book, especially as read by the author! Come for the critical cultural analysis and stay for Klein's thoughtful, generous, hopeful conclusions. Read more

Untamed

By: Glennon Doyle
Narrated by: Glennon Doyle
Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

“I read this book non-stop for a week, underlining, reading passages to my friends & recommending it to anyone with a pulse. There are many great stories inside, but their charm & power, really, is all Glennon. She is a spiritual seeker & leader who loves reality tv, a formidable activist on the global scale who gets anxiety sweats... Read more

The Woman in Me

By: Britney Spears
Narrated by: Michelle Williams
Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

“I have a feeling we all don't know as much about Britney Spears as we thought we did, and listening to The Woman in Me reframed her story for me. With a bit of Britney to start, the narration is handed to Michelle Williams who gives grounding, a bit of sass, and a balance of the strong and gentle woman Britney seems to be. The story is intense... Read more

Spare

By: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Narrated by: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Length: 15 hours 39 minutes

“This is a tale of the reality of people's lives. It shows that we are all alike, no matter what our positions, titles, or economic status are. I loved this very real story of life with it's ups and downs. It's time to realize that everyone goes through hard times and good times...it's a simple fact that we have to all accept. Sharing all the... Read more

How to Stand Up to a Dictator

The Fight for Our Future

By: Maria Ressa
Narrated by: Maria Ressa & Rebecca Mozo
Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

From the recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize comes an impassioned and inspiring memoir that chronicles her career fighting fascism, filled with insights and advice for standing against authoritarian bullies and confronting disinformation and lies. It includes a foreword by Amal Clooney.Maria Ressa is one of the most renowned international... Read more about How to Stand Up to a Dictator

How Far the Light Reaches

A Life in Ten Sea Creatures

By: Sabrina Imbler
Narrated by: Sabrina Imbler
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes

“This book is just wow. Sabrina Imbler describes the most diverse sea creatures and combines them with stories and reports from their lives. This book is not about validating human existence through nature, but about allowing closeness between different lives. Read more

The Third Gilmore Girl

A Memoir

By: Kelly Bishop
Narrated by: Kelly Bishop
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes

“Heading into the fall always has me wanting to head back to Stars Hollow. This book was just right for that with the bonus of sharing so much more of Kelly Bishop’s amazing career and life. If you enjoyed seeing the other side of show business in Making It So by Patrick Stewart, put this on your list to try next. You won’t be disappointed! Read more

Broken Horses

A Memoir

By: Brandi Carlile
Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes

“Listening to my Brandi is the balm I needed during my long drives...and hearing her sing, Woohoo! I love a musician with an autobiography! Thank you to Brandi for reading it herself and adding the music for us! Read more

Sociopath

A Memoir

By: Patric Gagne
Narrated by: Patric Gagne
Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

“Read this! The best nonfiction I’ve read. It is educational, inspiring and uplifting. The memoir is told by Dr. Patric Gagne who suffers from sociopathy, one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. I loved her incredible honesty. I learned so much that I didn’t know. I am grateful she shared her story to hopefully help others. Read more

Baldwin: A Love Story

By: Nicholas Boggs
Narrated by: Ron Butler
Length: 24 hours 29 minutes

“Absorbing. This is a hefty book, spanning James Baldwin’s whole life, but it was hard to put down! The decision to tell his life story in context of the people he loved works really well. The author digs deep into how several key relationships reverberated through his life, his work, his politics, society and his expanding views of gender and... Read more

Forest Euphoria

The Abounding Queerness of Nature

By: Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
Narrated by: Aven Shore
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

“This book was both beautiful and uncanny, like remembering something long forgotten. It held a delicate balance of heartbreak and hope, fascination and sorrow. Kaishian masterfully reveals our deep interconnectedness, but only after exposing the ways we’ve chosen disconnection for the comfort of conformity and ease. As a self-proclaimed... Read more

The Light We Carry

Overcoming in Uncertain Times

By: Michelle Obama
Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“Michelle Obama is back with more words of wisdom, pillars of humility, and just simply Michelle. The Light We Carry is an uplighting book that will help you deal with the emotions and isolation that we have had to deal with during and after the pandemic. But more than that, she has compiled questions that she has been asked again and again, and... Read more

Greenlights

By: Matthew McConaughey
Narrated by: Matthew McConaughey
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

“I listened to the audiobook and felt like I was in a deep conversation with Mr. McConaughey. This is a textbook example of fantastic storytelling. Matthew shares his deepest truths, and speaks candidly about some of his most pivotal moments in life. Read more

Taste

My Life Through Food

By: Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

“Such a deal! You get beloved actor Stanley Tucci's droll wit; family memories; stories of decades of New York's food scene; reminiscences of iconic Italian settings; mouth-watering recipes -- including his carefully enunciated, accurate pronunciations of all the ingredients! Another bonus of the audio of Tucci's Taste: you can chop and boil and... Read more

Leslie F*cking Jones

By: Leslie Jones
Narrated by: Leslie Jones & Chris Rock
Length: 16 hours 32 minutes

“If you loved watching Leslie Jones on Saturday Night Live, you’ll love her memoir. Her brazen and bold self is on full display, unapologetically, while she recalls her upbringing to making her breakthrough. She never shies away from discussing the toughest points in her life but always manages to lighten the mood soon after. Equal parts... Read more