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Wheels Within Wheels is the autobiography of Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu—a life shaped by heritage, controversy, imagination, and a lifelong love of the motor car. Spanning much of the twentieth century, it is both an intimate personal memoir and a portrait of a Britain learning how to adapt its past to a changing world.

Social media star and mental health advocate Chris Olsen revisits his childhood trauma, addiction, and the road to recovery in this brutally honest, genuine, and often funny memoir in the vein of Furiously Happy and Miss Memory Lane. Growing up, Chris Olsen believed his family was perfect. But...

A best-selling novelist turns to memoir in this compelling story of a son’s love, a mother’s obsession, and the malevolent grip of the past. Indian-American author Manil Suri grew up in a large, crumbling apartment in Bombay (now Mumbai), which his parents, who were Hindu, shared with three...

A poignant, moving essay collection on the longing and hope of living in diaspora and what it means to be Palestinian today, from the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of You Exist Too Much. Of the many Palestinian Americans in the diaspora, few have direct experiences or memories of their...

In Sole’s Mom, educator Isabelle Camille chronicles her journey from the hopes and dreams she held for her daughter Sole to the profound acceptance of her son Sky. The book captures the heart-wrenching challenges and the ultimate triumph of love over societal expectations and personal fears. The narrative explores the intricacies of navigating gender identity within a family, societal pressures, and the internal conflicts faced by parents of transgender children. Isabelle offers a candid look at her fears, misconceptions, and the path to understanding and embracing her child's true self.

A new reissue of Philip Hoare's singular biography of Stephen Tennant. ‘Witty and amazing … both scholarly and hilarious at the same time’ John Waters, New York Times Philip Hoare’s fascinating profile of Britain’s most legendary and flamboyant aristocratic aesthete. With unparalleled...

AWFULLY HILARIOUS STORIES WE NEVER TELL. Ever had a moment so embarrassing, so outrageously awkward, that you swore you’d take it to the grave? Well, we didn’t (take it to the grave, that is!). Here, for the benefit of all, we bare our souls (and other body parts we'd rather not mention).

When Jan Morris joined the 1953 Everest expedition and was first to get news of the ascent back to London, she became the most famous journalist in the world. So began a glittering career covering the Eichmann trial, interviewing Che Guevara and scooping the story of Suez collusion. Morris transitioned in the early seventies and documented the experience in Conundrum. She was a pioneer and her books, including Venice and the Pax Britannica trilogy, have inspired readers across the globe.

What if the very things that broke you were preparing you to shine? At nine years old, Maruis Aldridge learned that survival meant silence. Growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, he carried secrets too heavy for a child's shoulders. Sexual abuse. Crushing shame. A body that became both shield and prison. By his mid-thirties, the weight became unbearable. Panic attacks. Psychiatric wards. Suicidal plans. He was drowning until he stopped waiting to be saved and became his own lighthouse. This is the story of that return. From illegal immigrant to spiritual healer.

The story of Christopher Isherwood's life is one of pilgrimage: away from the constraints of inheritance and empire and toward authenticity and spiritual illumination. Isherwood—the author of Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired Cabaret, and A Single Man—was born the heir to a crumbling English estate. He died an icon of gay liberation in California while his partner, Don Bachardy, painted his death portrait.

In this tell-all memoir, a woman in her eighties, born during the Great Depression to Jewish immigrants, unveils her intimate self-transformations in the course of nine decades. Determined at an early age to prove herself a free spirit in a male-dominated world, as a young adult Kahane went on the road, hitchhiking her way into and out of risky adventures and romantic affairs, ceaselessly chasing new experiences. But what started out as a “road book” takes a different turn in midlife when she became a feminist professor, mother, and wife.

The plan is simple: Get accepted into a PhD program. Though the odds seem impossibly long, an objective analysis of the deliverables yields promise. An essay, a standardized test, a handful of convincing recommendations? Certainly these are items that can be willed into existence. But let us not be fooled. We are embarking on a full year of unwavering focus and studious virtue. There can be no distractions, no digressions, no sudden feats of fleeting whimsy.

“An immensely entertaining tribute to love and resilience.” — Kirkus What kind of child grows up to create Billy on the Street? And who is the real Billy when he's not playing his iconic character? From the voice behind the viral sensation comes a hilarious and poignant memoir exclusively...

To write, to think, to imagine, to agitate, and to love without regard for gender is to lead a non-binary life. In this genre-defying work of autotheory, Marquis Bey proposes a radical refusal: to relinquish gender as a framework we carry - for ourselves and for others - and to embrace modes of being that exist outside of its grasp.

"Mom, I'm trans." These courageous words started a one-year journey of discovery and hope between mother and daughter. The Underwater Ballerina presents raw, open, and honest dialogue that reveals the transgender quest for authenticity and teaches the many love lessons that come with acceptance. The narrative challenges a parent to choose a love response to their child. Why? Because as a powerful life force, love invites deeper unforeseen possibilities, nurtures new understanding, and widens the heart in ways unimaginable.

DEPTH CONTROL is an experimental exploration by an essayist, aiming to make sense of and reflect on personal identity, belonging, and the choices that shape us. It captures a rich, sensory understanding of coming of age, experiencing sexuality, contemplating gender, and navigating relationships. While the themes may be timeless—a young woman finding her way, understanding her body, and dealing with the end of one relationship while considering new ones—the narrative itself breaks traditional forms, seamlessly blending different modes of existence.

Get to know a national icon in Eddie Izzard's hilarious and dazzling autobiography 'Comic genius . . . Entertainment incarnate' Telegraph ______ Star of stage and screen. Tireless supporter of charity. Marathon runner. Political campaigner. Fashion icon. Human. There is no one quite like Eddie...

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the hugely successful The Fry Chronicles, brilliantly read by Stephen Fry himself. Thirteen years ago, Moab is my Washpot, Stephen Fry's autobiography of his early years, was published to rave reviews and was a huge bestseller. In those thirteen...

In the heart of Crestwood, Samuel's voyage of self-discovery unfolds. With James and Sallie as his steadfast allies from youth, a riverside alcove becomes their shared refuge. In this space, dreams and feelings that defy societal boundaries come to life. Samuel's exploration of his bisexuality is vividly detailed, offering raw and unfiltered glimpses into his clandestine encounters. Each secret tryst, every hushed confession, adds layers to his understanding of identity and desire. With James and Sallie by his side, he finds solace and understanding amidst the turbulence.

A 2025 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STONEWALL HONOR BOOK In this “searing testament to the strength in claiming one’s destiny” (The Washington Post), a young woman desperately attempts to protect her children and family while also embracing her queer identity in a controlling Hasidic...