Women

Em Rusciano has some stories to tell! In the space of a few short years, she quit breakfast radio, birthed her third child and staged a sold-out tour across the country – all before being hurled headfirst into the existential crisis of lockdowns.

In this 10th Anniversary Edition, Shonda Rhimes, executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, and more, not only revisits her galvanizing New York Times bestseller but gives readers an extraordinary cache of brand-new stories that showcase the continuing power...

Astrid Jorgensen is on a mission to teach the world to sing. But she’s not promising to make anybody better at singing – she simply wants people to feel less ashamed of whatever voice they have. Why only just listen to a story when you can also hear the author break into song. Original...

From humble beginnings in the remote Pilbara, psychologist and Nyamal woman Tracy Westerman has redefined what's possible at every turn.

A NEW YORK TIMES, LOS ANGELES TIMES, and USA TODAY BESTSELLER This “intimate and sympathetic portrait of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy that is as enthralling as she was” (Dana Thomas, New York Times bestselling author) reexamines her life and legacy as never before. Perfect for fans of My Travels...

Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure....

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave polygamy—and the only life she’s known—behind. Christine Brown Woolley had always dreamed of...

Joanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures. A single mum, iconic actress, voiceover artist and author, best known for her roles in ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and THE NEW AVENGERS, she is a former model and Bond girl, a human rights activist and more.

Julie Goodwin was catapulted into our hearts as the first-ever winner of MasterChef Australia. In many ways her win was unlikely. As a child Julie adored music and art, but her career began in youth work, including in a juvenile detention centre housing troubled boys and a toxic all-male staff...

Host of Mamamia’s No Filter Kate Langbroek tells all in this deliciously funny and inspiring memoir about moving to Italy with her family to seek la dolce vita. Now including new bonus content: Kate's recipe for happiness – oh, and a recipe for the perfect Ragu alla Bolognese! ‘A...

The matriarch of Australia’s most violent and notorious criminal family, and allegedly the inspiration for the award-winning film Animal Kingdom, tells her side of the story. Kathy Pettingill is a name that’s both respected and feared, not only by Australia’s criminal underworld, but by...

Sarah Millican's debut audiobook delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life's blips....

This Is Not Real Life is a memoir about the total, unfiltered chaos behind the scenes of my time in media.

NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times People Vogue ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR —Financial Times Chicago Sun-Times The Independent Bookreporter The Sunday Business Post Mom loved adages, quotes, slogans. There were always little...

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture. My Own Words offers...

The shocking, never-before-told story of the bizarre world inside the legendary Playboy Mansion—and, finally, the secret truth about the man who holds the key—from one of the few people who truly knows: Hef’s former #1 girlfriend and star of The Girls Next Door A spontaneous decision at...

Sexual abuse, human trafficking, drug addiction, rape, prison, and domestic violence - Barbara Amaya experienced it all on first on the streets of Washington D.C., and then New York City, most of it before her 16th birthday....

Heartbreaking and hilarious, My Brother's Ashes are in a Sandwich Bag moves between grief and joy, reminding us that life's too short to be taken seriously.

She had the perfect life. Until she chose a braver one.

Although Jodie is only eight years old, she is violent, aggressive, and has already been through numerous foster families....

AN INSTANT INDIE, USA TODAY, AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “The world knows that Carroll prevailed in her gazillion-dollar lawsuits against Trump for defamation and sexual abuse. But hearing her describe that courtroom battle in her own smoky, mirth-filled drawl is an experience too delicious...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An intimate memoir from Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay, delving into everything from the origin story of the iconic show, to her struggles with fertility and pregnancy loss, and the behind-the-scenes moments that were left on the cutting room floor...

Honest, relatable, and raw, every listener will connect with Sally’s story and see how they too can overcome even the most difficult situations in life and sport. Choose Strong is a story for everyone from every age and walk of life looking to live their strongest life....

When Kat Ward put down her pen after finishing the seventh book in her “KERI” series, she considered her mission complete.

An inspiring, honest and intimate memoir about family, love and rising from the ashes. From the age of twelve, Alison Mau wanted to be a journalist like her father. He was a beer-swilling, straight-talking Aussie who was rough around the edges but could quote passages of Hamlet at will. He...

Em Rusciano has some stories to tell! In the space of a few short years, she quit breakfast radio, birthed her third child and staged a sold-out tour across the country – all before being hurled headfirst into the existential crisis of lockdowns. She felt everything at full volume: the burnout, the joy, the rage ... and a deeply inconvenient urge to get into craft.

In October 2018, Dr. Renée Brown Harmon lost her husband, Harvey, to younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease when he was only fifty-eight years old. After Harvey’s passing and nearly a decade of caring for him, Harmon found solace in hiking, nature, and travel—discovering that even when she felt frozen in her grief, her feet would keep her moving.

An electrifying updated edition of the bestselling memoir from the frontwoman of the Divinyls and one of Australia's greatest rock singers. Brave, funny, ferocious, there's never been anyone like Chrissy Amphlett. A true legend of Australian rock'n'roll, we are so lucky that she shared her raw, gripping and searingly honest story. In these pages, Chrissy spared no one - least of all herself.

Saya Sakakibara triumphed over fear, self-doubt and family tragedy to become an Olympic champion. Her journey will inspire you to face your fears and unlock your greatest potential. Just go. It’s a mantra I’ve always come back to, to keep me focused on what I need to do and filter out...

In this enchanting memoir, Patricia Altschul, the “dowager countess” (The New York Times) of Bravo’s Southern Charm, reveals the exciting adventures of a storied life—from working as an academic and art dealer to her three marriages, to her star turn on the show—offering candid...

In Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds, award-winning ABC News journalist and New York Times best-selling author Deborah Roberts curates a giftable collection of conversations, meditations, and anecdotes from her own sisters, celebrity friends, and everyday people alike who share deeply personal accounts of how their relationships as sisters shaped their lives.

This biography of England’s heroic abolitionist commemorates the 200th anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United Kingdom William Wilberforce (1759–1833) has been hailed as a one of society’s great reformers. His great goal was the abolition of the slave trade and of slavery in...

Brought to you by Penguin. “I’m not sure anyone knows who I really am. So here it is.” The real highs. The real lows. The Real Girl. Mutya Buena was only thirteen when she became one third of the original line-up of the iconic girl band Sugababes. As she launched into fame, her life became...

When Sophia brings home Dennis – a scruffy Parson terrier with big eyes and even bigger opinions – she’s armed with Pinterest-perfect visions of puppy bliss. But after a sudden breakup, she finds herself solo-parenting a creature who snacks on foam earplugs and shreds slippers for fun. And yet, amid the chaos, Dennis becomes an unlikely source of comfort through a turbulent year.

Brought to you by Penguin. I started writing this book as an exclusively work memoir but the work and the personal kept overlapping. I don’t know if that’s because I’m a woman or a mother or both, or none of those reasons. I just know that for my story to be authentic and truthful, I...

In Ten Hail Marys, Kate Howarth vividly recalls the first seventeen years of her life in Sydney's slums, suburbs and rural New South Wales, Australia. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and then by her volatile grandmother. Kate was 14 when she was sent to live with a neighbour, who barely tolerated her. Kate was taken out of school three days before she was scheduled to take the exams for the Intermediate Certificate, the minimum education required to obtain meaningful employment. At 15, everything and everyone Kate called family and home was gone.

Elle s'immerge dans l'univers qu'elle décortique, participe aux stages de Clara Morgane et autres « prêtresses » contemporaines, pour comprendre ce qui se cache derrière cette quête spirituelle en plein essor. Et si le féminin sacré n'était pas une lubie ésotérique, mais une réponse à un monde médical qui a longtemps ignoré les spécificités du corps féminin ?

The highly anticipated memoir by the Emmy-nominated actress, director, and comedian Cheryl Hines. Best known for her twenty-four-year portrayal of Cheryl on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Cheryl’s story begins in small-town Florida and unfolds across the glittering stages of Hollywood—and right into the heart of the Kennedy family and a presidential campaign.

In the 250-year history of the United States, there have been many first ladies, but Nancy Reagan remains one of the most memorable. She and her husband ushered in the 1980s, and during this time, Nancy herself became the public face of many important issues. Most famously, she tackled the growing problem of illegal drug use with the iconic “Just Say No” campaign, an effort that became so widespread and recognizable that it entered American culture permanently.

Life never goes as planned. Follow the unique story of a young woman who suffered through five uncontrollable brain hemorrhages and brain surgery that left her paralyzed. Gain insight and perspective from her and her family as she chose to embark on the fight of her life to regain independence.

Mystery-thriller author Susan Specht Oram shares strange but true tales in this eighth book in the Strangers on a Train series, including a disastrous boating incident, a bizarre business conversation, a job offer with shocking hidden expectations, a surprise visit to a sacred pool and other captivating, complicated anecdotes.

Mystery-thriller author Susan Specht Oram shares strange but true tales in this collection of Books 1-8 in the Strangers on a Train series, including shocking incidents that happened in hotels, a bizarre childhood bullying incident, an unsettling incident with a pottery kiln, an unfortunate dinner, weird encounters while working in a psychiatric unit, the messy mothering of young twins, a cruel prediction from a loved one and other odd, uncomfortable moments.

Mystery-thriller author Susan Specht Oram shares strange but true tales in this seventh book in the Strangers on a Train series, including a weird mishap at a bowling alley, a father’s strange comment, an odd experience looking for the opera, a shocking incident at a street fair, a bizarre encounter with a cannon, a humiliating coming-of-age story and other captivating, complicated anecdotes.

Mystery-thriller author Susan Specht Oram shares strange but true tales in this sixth book in the Strangers on a Train series, including an unsettling phone call, a complicated story about aging parents, an ultimatum made during coming-of-age, a strange visit by firefighters, and a life-changing deathbed promise.

At 33 is the first of two autobiographies by Eva Le Gallienne, one of the 20th century’s most prolifically accomplished theatre artists. From her charmed childhood in England, Paris, and Copenhagen, to her smash debut on the London stage at age 16, Le Gallienne weaves the tale of her adventurous early life with humor, wit, and insight.

Elle me confia sereinement ses bonheurs et ses malheurs, ses illusions et ses désillusions. Tout ce qui fait qu'une vie mérite d'être vécue. Elena avait tout pour être heureuse, sauf que l'intérêt des uns passait avant le bonheur des autres.

It's the 1970s and Anne thought a fresh start in a northern town would be the adventure of a lifetime. But her husband, Thomas, has other plans. While he's busy with his career, Anne struggles to adapt to a new culture, a growing family, and a marriage that seems to be unravelling in ways she doesn't understand. As the years pass, Anne finds herself tangled in an emotional web she can't escape—a web of coercive control that, at the time, didn't have a name. Her world becomes a constant balancing act: love and fear, joy and dread, commitment and silence.

Faced with the prospect of losing her memory, a writer revisits the moments that changed her - from childhood to motherhood, loss and ill-health. Through shifting pronouns and perspectives, moving across place and time, each piece twists the kaleidoscope of existence to make sense of the present through the past. From the opening battle between her brain and her body, a conversation emerges between her collection of selves: the Daughter, the Sister, the Dancer, the Gardener, the Mother, the Girl-Who-Read-Woolf.

Cheryl thought she knew her husband. Nine years after marrying her college sweetheart, the middle-class woman wondered if his odd episodes of paranoia were more than just work stress. But when his condition worsened significantly after being laid off, she made a surprising discovery that revealed the depth of his mental deterioration. Stunned when he vanished without a word, Cheryl was left with a pile of guilt and empty bank accounts and being forced to live in her car.

In this bold and unflinching memoir, Dovie King—an Ivy League-educated attorney and former law student advisor at Harvard Law—pulls back the curtain on a disturbing reality: sometimes, the people who know the law best are the ones most harmed by it. Survivor at Law is the story of a woman who wore two titles—lawyer and survivor—and discovered just how incompatible those roles can be in a system that punishes vulnerability and protects power.