Beautiful on the Outside
By: Adam Rippon
4.23
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdo…
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1. The Eye of the Heron
By: Ursula K. Le Guin , Virginia Kidd
3.80
Format: 192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
In Victoria on a former prison colony, two exiled groups--the farmers of Shantih and the City dwell… read more
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- audiobook
"Violence gains nothing, killing wins nothing—only sometimes nothing is what people want. Death is what they want. And they get it."-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Eye of the Heron
"And so, because he won't let himself be hurt, he does wrong to those he loves best. And then he sees that, and after all, it hurts him."-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Eye of the Heron
"The wind and light on rock top hill and his voice and the rest, all the rest. All the days and lights and winds and years that would have been and that would not be. That should be and were not becau…"-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Eye of the Heron
"I like men very much, but sometimes ... they're so stupid, so stuffed with theories .... They go in straight lines only, and won't stop. It's dangerous to do that. It's dangerous to leave everything …"-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Eye of the Heron
2. Love Life
By: Rob Lowe
3.50
Format: 0 pages, Hardcover
Rob Lowe is back with stories he only tells his best friends. When Rob Lowe's first book was publis… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
3. The Pregnancy Project
By: Jenna Glatzer , Gaby Rodriguez
4.20
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Growing up, Gaby Rodriguez was often told she would end up a teen mom. After all, her mother and he… read more
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- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
4. Tessa and Scott
By: Steve Milton , None , None , None
3.64
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Tessa and Scotttracks the pair's first meeting at the ages of seven and nine; their early competiti… read more
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5. Pretty Little Killers: The Truth Behind the Savage Murder of Skylar Neese
By: Daleen Berry , Geoffrey C. Fuller
4.32
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
In Pretty Little Killers, journalist Daleen Berry and investigator Geoffrey Fuller expand upon thei… read more
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6. Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters
By: Joan Ryan
4.25
Format: 131 pages,
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7. Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out
By: Gracie Gold
4.10
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
In this explosive tell-all memoir, an Olympic figure skater reveals her battle to survive mental il… read more
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- figure skating
- biography
- memoir
- adult
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
8. Too Much Is Not Enough
By: Andrew Rannells
4.14
Format: 290 pages, Kindle Edition
From the star of Broadway's The Book of Mormon and HBO's Girls, the heartfelt and hilarious coming-… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- humor
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- audiobook
9. Naturally Tan
By: Tan France
3.79
Format: 8 pages, Audio CD
In this heartfelt, funny, touching memoir, Tan France, star of Netflix's smash-hit QUEER EYE, tells… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- humor
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
"My biggest fantasy was to be able to take my revenge, which is a seriously screwed-up mentality for a child to have."-Tan France, Naturally Tan
"But I was good at running really fucking fast - my hundred-meter spring was bananas. Racism sucked, but it encouraged me to run faster than the bullies. That's the only silver lining you'll find in t…"-Tan France, Naturally Tan
"There are two things a brown person cannot do, and those are to scream or run through an airport with a backpack on. We struggle to catch flights, too. But we're not allowed to run, because that woul…"-Tan France, Naturally Tan
"All I can say is speak up; ask questions. Explain your concerns. It's the first step in feeling empowered to push forward with your own agenda. There is no reason to stifle yourself! Because as a wis…"-Tan France, Naturally Tan
10. Uncle of the Year: And Other Debatable Triumphs
By: Andrew Rannells
4.05
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Candid, hilarious essays from the star of The Book of Mormon, Girls, and Big Mouth on anxiety, ambi… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- humor
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- audiobook
11. Paris On Air
By: Oliver Gee
4.54
Format: None pages, ebook
Join award-winning podcaster Oliver Gee on this laugh-out-loud journey through the streets of Paris… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
12. Wunderland
By: Jennifer Cody Epstein
4.06
Format: 373 pages, Hardcover
East Village, 1989 Things had never been easy between Ava Fisher and her estranged mother Ilse. Too… read more
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- adult
- audiobook
13. Unstoppable!: My Journey from World Champion to Athlete A to 8-Time NCAA National Gymnastics Champion and Beyond
By: Maggie Nichols
3.91
Format: 182 pages, Hardcover
Maggie Nichols’s official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under th… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- adult
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
14. Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
By: Jonathan Van Ness
4.19
Format: 6 pages, Audiobook
Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey. The tr… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- humor
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
"At the end of the day, the people we let in our space affect our ability to get to where we want to go, so if they're in the way of realizing your potential, it's okay to disconnect because you must …"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"I hope culturally we can continue to normalize the idea that being a survivor is so much more common than anyone realizes and we all deserve to be heard, but more importantly are deserving of a recov…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"My joy and my accomplishments existed, and so did the pain from my abuse. How can we feel one without the other? Joyful accomplishments exist next to painful memories. I found a lot of my healing whe…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
"You know those plants that are always trying to find the light? Maybe they were planted in a location that didn’t necessarily facilitate growth, but inexplicably they make a circuitous route to not o…"-Jonathan Van Ness, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
15. Mañanaland
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
4.08
Format: 247 pages, Hardcover
Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeepe… read more
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- audiobook
16. One Jump at a Time: My Story
By: Nathan Chen
3.83
Format: 240 pages, ebook
In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells … read more
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- figure skating
- biography
- memoir
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
17. I Have Something to Tell You
By: Chasten Glezman Buttigieg
4.23
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir by the husband of former Democratic presidential … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
"That gay expereince in Tulsa is just as gay and valid as other, more visible experience in the media, and attempting to police anyone’s gayness sets a dangerous precedent. It equates identity with pr…"-Chasten Glezman Buttigieg, I Have Something to Tell You
"I was reaching my hand over the person in front of me to shake hands with Obama when a random guy barreled into me from behind. I turned to look at what had happened, and in the meantime, I felt a ha…"-Chasten Glezman Buttigieg, I Have Something to Tell You
18. My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper
By: Briana Scurry
4.28
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A deeply moving and painfully honest memoir from the trailblazing, World Cup–winning, Olympic gold … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
19. Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
By: Aly Raisman
4.26
Format: 323 pages, Kindle Edition
Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
"I think we all realized that making the Olympic team could be harder than winning team gold at the Games itself."-Aly Raisman, Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
"And if someone shows you their true colors, don't make excuses for them or hope that they'll change--listen to your gut."-Aly Raisman, Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
"Over the years, I've gradually realized that confidence must come from within, not from others' opinions, and that it's impossible to feel satisfied with yourself if you're constantly worrying about …"-Aly Raisman, Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
"I stood up, leaving a pool of sweat on the mat below. I saw the outline of my body imprinted in sweat on the chalky blue mat. A sweat angel. How gross, I thought. 'Look, Mihai,' I said, pointing at i…"-Aly Raisman, Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
20. Finding Her Edge
By: Jennifer Iacopelli
3.57
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
For fans of Emma Lord and Abbi Glines, Jennifer Iacopelli’s swoony, romantic new novel follows elit… read more
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- sports
- figure skating
21. Beautiful on the Outside
By: Adam Rippon
4.23
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdo… read more
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- adult
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
22. Where Do I Begin?: Stories (I Sort of Remember) from a Life Lived Out Loud
By: Elvis Duran
4.15
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
In this New York Times bestseller, host of one of the nation’s top morning shows Elvis Duran shares… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- humor
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"We all broadcast at a different frequency. Don’t be afraid to scan the dial until you find yours."-Elvis Duran, Where Do I Begin?: Stories (I Sort of Remember) from a Life Lived Out Loud
23. How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need: Survival Tricks for Hacking, Hurricanes, and Hazards Life Might Throw at You
By: Judith Matloff
3.48
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
As we have seen with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disaster preparedness is not a luxury. Everyon… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
24. Great Short Books: A Year of Reading―Briefly
By: Kenneth C. Davis
3.84
Format: 448 pages, Hardcover
This entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time, from a bestselling historian,… read more
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- nonfiction
25. Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps
By: Jon Favreau
4.17
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
From your friends at Pod Save America and Crooked Media comes a useful and illustrated guide to sa… read more
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- humor
- nonfiction
- audiobook
26. On Top of Glass: My Stories as a Queer Girl in Figure Skating
By: Karina Manta
4.19
Format: 336 pages, Library Binding
An insightful memoir from a figure skating champion about her life as a bisexual professional athle… read more
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- figure skating
- biography
- memoir
- lgbt
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
27. Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
By: Sami Sage
4.13
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A whip-smart combo of self-help and political manifesto that is perfect for anyone who wants to sav… read more
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- adult
- nonfiction
- audiobook
"There's a small handful of very wealthy and powerful people who actively strategize and spend a lot of money (numbers with multiple commas) to make sure that you ignore politics and neglect your priv…"-Sami Sage, Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
28. Finding the Edge: My Life on the Ice
By: Karen Chen
3.70
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Figure skating icon and U.S. National Champion Karen Chen tells the amazing story of her rise to th… read more
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- figure skating
- biography
- memoir
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- sports
- audiobook
29. One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience
By: John Quiñones
4.35
Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition
From award-winning journalists John Quiñones and María Elena Salinas comes One Year in Uvalde, a na… read more
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- nonfiction
30. What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service
By: Melissa Fitzgerald
4.49
Format: 608 pages, Hardcover
A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Mel… read more
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- memoir
- biography memoir
- nonfiction
- adult
- audiobook
31. A Bánh Mì for Two
By: Trinity Nguyen
4.02
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
In this sweet sapphic romance about two foodies in love, Vivi meets Lan while studying abroad in Vi… read more
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- audiobook
- lgbt
