Novelist as a Vocation Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami collects essays about writing and the author’s approach to his craft....

On Writing On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King combines autobiography with practical advice for aspiring writers....

Permanent Record Permanent Record is Edward Snowden’s autobiographical account of his life and the events that led him to expose the NSA’s mass surveillance programs....

Sid Meier’s Memoir! Sid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games provides an inside look at the career of one of gaming’s most influential designers....

Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! I’ve seen Feynman’s memoir recommended many times, and I now understand why. Feynman is an excellent storyteller, and his fascinating life contains much humor and cleverness (and more than a dash of mischief)....

The Book of Eels The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson blends natural history with personal memoir....

The Double Helix The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by James D. Watson provides a firsthand account of one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century....

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running Haruki Murakami’s memoir offers a window into his thoughts on running, writing, and the disciplined life of a novelist....

World Travel World Travel: An Irreverent Guide combines Anthony Bourdain’s observations about global destinations with tributes and memories from his colleagues and friends....