Memoir
In the dream house : a memoir
Carmen Maria Machado
eBOOK
Nonfiction, Memoir, LGBTQ+, Literary Nonfiction
The author's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing relationship with a charismatic but volatile woman, Machado struggles to make sense of how what happened to her shaped the person she was becoming.
My Cubs : a love story
Scott Simon
eBOOK
Nonfiction, Sports, Memoir
"NPR's Scott Simon's personal, heartfelt reflections on his beloved Chicago Cubs, replete with club lore, memorable anecdotes, frenetic fandom and wise and adoring intimacy that have made the world champion Cubbies baseball's most tortured--and now triumphant--franchise. No metaphor is necessary; the Chicago Cubs have been the living example of disappointment and failure for more than a century--until now. The Cubs' 2016 World Series win marked the end of a 108-year drought in the team's history, and Game 7 will forever be remembered as one of the most thrilling, monumental moments in sports history. For Scott Simon, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday and a lifelong Cubs fan, it was a moment he never thought he'd live to see. MY CUBS chronicles Simon's adolescence in Chicago as a die-hard fan to tell the story of the relationship between the team and the neighborhood and city, and how the condition of Cubness has both charmed and haunted the lives of so many fans. From theories and curses to jinxes and myths, Simon chronicles how a team of "loveable losers" inspired such fervor and dedication from their fans, and how their 2016 win transcended sports to become an underdog narrative for the whole nation"--
Added by Melody
Forward : a memoir
Abby Wambach
eAUDIO
Nonfiction, Sports, Memoir
"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. In Forward, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, losses, and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world class athlete and leader she is today. Wambach's book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling universal questions about how we can live our best lives, and become our truest selves. Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and rousing call to action"--
Added by Melody
The incomplete book of running
Peter Sagal
eAUDIO
Nonfiction, Sports, Memoir
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal muses on his running life. -Melody
North : Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
Scott Jurek
eAUDIO
Nonfiction, Sports, Memoir
Added by Melody
The Sixth Man : A Memoir
Andre Iguodala
eBOOK
Nonfiction, Sports, Memoir
"A standout sports memoir from NBA powerhouse, a swingman and NBA All-Star of the Golden State Warriors"--
A personal favorite of former President Barack Obama, this is more than just a sports book. It's an intimate look at the strength of individuals in teams and enduring the challenges as a young Black man. -Melody
Kitchen confidential : adventures in the culinary underbelly
Anthony Bourdain
eBOOK
Memoir
Anthony Bourdain spills all the tea and it's super enjoyable. -Anne W
Sweetbitter
Stephanie Danler
eBOOK
Memoir
"A year in the life of a young woman who comes to New York to discover herself"--
Fascinating coming-of-age story set in the enthralling world of a famous New York City restaurant, where the author spends a year as a waitress. -Anne W
Give a girl a knife : a memoir
Amy Thielen
641.5092 /Thielen
Memoir
A sensual experience accompanying a Midwestern farmhouse-inspired cook to the fast-paced world of New York City's finest restaurants! -Anne W
Theft by finding : diaries 1977-2002
David Sedaris
eAUDIO
Humor, Memoir, Literary Nonfiction, LGBTQ+
Shares the author's favorite diary entries, providing a look into the mind of a comic genius.
Nobody really needs me to suggest David Sedaris. But having read all his other books which blend essay, humor, autobiography, and scathing social critique, I thought this compilation of writing pulled from his diaries would seem a little old hat - sort of a "for fans only" affair. Well, I am a fan, but Theft by Finding has passages so biting and original and weird that I gasped several times while listening to the eAudio on walks during quarantine. Trademark humor is still there, but there are also parts of Theft by Finding that grabbed me by the scruff of my neck and shook me. -Heidi K
Iowa Writers Workshop graduate -Melody