Papillon
A daring escape story based on the true adventures of Henri Charrière, who spent years evading the brutal penal colony of Devil's Island.
Biography and Memoir
No Ordinary Day
A 37-year quest for justice uncovers a web of intrigue involving government, intelligence, and politics.
Mr Nice
A gripping memoir about Howard Marks, a man with forty-three aliases and a life of high-stakes crime and deception.
The Prison Doctor
A gripping and eye-opening memoir from a doctor who has spent her career treating inmates, revealing the harrowing and heartbreaking stories…
A Bit of a Stretch
A shocking and darkly humorous memoir revealing the grim realities of life inside one of Europe's most dysfunctional prisons.
Inside Alcatraz
A gripping memoir of survival and redemption inside America's most notorious prison.
The Damage Done
A harrowing memoir of survival and endurance in one of the world's most notorious prisons, where the only escape is through sheer willpower.
Orange Is the New Black
Piper Kerman's memoir reveals the raw and unexpected realities of life behind bars, blending humor and heartbreak in a story that's as fasci…
The Secret Prison Governor
A raw and unfiltered account from a real prison governor who reveals the brutal truths of life behind bars, from petty criminals to notoriou…
The Parkhurst Years
A gripping memoir of survival and defiance inside Britain's most notorious prison, where a young inmate navigates a world of violence and da…
Midnight Express
A harrowing account of one man's imprisonment and daring escape from a Turkish jail, based on a true story of survival and ingenuity.
Close But No Cigar
A gripping memoir of a British businessman's harrowing ordeal in Cuban prisons, exposing the absurdity and brutality of the Castro regime.
A Prison Diary Volume I
Jeffrey Archer's raw and unflinching account of his time in one of Britain's most notorious prisons, offering a glimpse into the harsh reali…
Siberian Education
A gripping memoir of a boy's brutal upbringing within a secretive criminal fraternity in the former Soviet Union, where violence and honor a…
Me and My Brothers
A gripping autobiography of Charlie Kray, offering a unique perspective on his life and his notorious brothers, Ronnie and Reggie.
One of the Family
A heartfelt and intimate memoir about the Kray family, offering a unique perspective on their lives through the eyes of a trusted family fri…
Wonderland
A gripping tale of Jesse Vogel's tragic past, his relentless pursuit of a neurosurgery career, and the heartbreaking loss that reshapes his …
Broken Threads: My Family from Empire to Independence
A deeply personal and emotional memoir that traces the author's family history from the British Empire to independence, offering a universal…
The View from Castle Rock
Alice Munro weaves fact and fiction in this captivating exploration of her family's past, spanning centuries and continents to reveal the un…
A Woman of No Importance
Discover the thrilling true story of Virginia Hall, the American spy who defied the odds and changed the course of World War II with her uny…
Notes To Self
A raw and unflinching memoir about living as a woman in the 21st century, tackling themes of grief, identity, and resilience with radical ho…
Theft by Finding: Diaries
David Sedaris shares his most hilarious and insightful diary entries from nearly four decades, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a co…
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Join Gretchen Rubin on a year-long journey to uncover the secrets of true happiness, blending science, philosophy, and personal anecdotes in…
Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!)
Unleash your creativity with legendary Mad Man George Lois's timeless wisdom, packed with punchy advice and inspirational insights for succe…