Best Memoirs of 2022

by Jerry Stahl

A vivid, potent, decidedly idiosyncratic addition to the literature of genocide. Full review >

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by Rabia Chaudry

The literary equivalent of chaat masala fries: spicy, heady, sour, and uniquely delicious. Full review >

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by Emma Grove

A deeply personal, artistic self-portrait of being transgender and becoming whole. Full review >

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by John D’Emilio

A warm, humane coming-of-age memoir that delivers much more than its title suggests. Full review >

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by Mary Rodgers & Jesse Green

A Broadway tell-all that deserves to become a classic of music theater lore. Full review >

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by Mike Rinder

An intensely personal, cathartic memoir of blind allegiance, betrayal, and liberation. Full review >

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by Kathryn Davis

A transcendent work of literary divination. Full review >

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by Casey Parks

Journalism becomes literature in this memorable meditation on identity, belonging, and the urge to find understanding. Full review >

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by Chrysta Bilton

A wholly absorbing page-turner that everyone will want to read. You should probably buy two. Full review >

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by David Milch

A master class for writers and a backstage bonanza for TV fans rolled into one unforgettable package. Full review >

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by Mark Vanhoenacker

A sparkling addition to the literature of flight. Full review >

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by Hua Hsu

A stunning, intricate memoir about friendship, grief, and memory. Full review >

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by Seán Hewitt

A profoundly moving meditation on queer identity, mental illness, and the fragility of life. Full review >

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by Ada Calhoun

A wonderfully convoluted, catty, candid, and clever piece of work. Full review >

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