Books like Swimming studies by Leanne Shapton

Mark Manson offers a candid guide to happiness, arguing that caring more about fewer things—and dropping the rest—leads to a richer, more authentic life.

Peter Mayle shares the joys and quirks of settling into a 200‑year‑old stone farmhouse in the Luberon, Provence, exploring local customs, seasonal rhythms, and the region’s culinary delights.

Bill Bryson reflects on his own Midwestern childhood in a humorous, candid memoir that blends personal anecdotes with a portrait of 1950s America.

A chilling memoir detailing Solomon Northup's harrowing experience as a captive on a Louisiana plantation for twelve years, from 1841 to 1853.

A seminal collection of essays by Susan Sontag that examines photography’s history, meaning and role in capitalist societies.

Terese Marie Mailhot's memoir follows her journey from a turbulent upbringing on Seabird Island to healing through writing, confronting PTSD and bipolar II while honoring her mother and reconciling with her father.

An inspiring biography of American women swimmers, highlighting their athletic achievements and contributions to the sport.

The true untold story of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that captivated the world and forever changed the future of sports

Hockey legend Gordie Howe once said there were two superstars in the Hull family: Bobby, the Golden Jet and one of the greatest players ever to tie up a pair of skates, and his brother Dennis, who had a solid career with the Chicago Blackhawks, and is now one of the most sought-after public speakers in North America. In The Third Best Hull. Dennis Hull outlines his life in hockey with humorous anecdotes, insights, and stories. Not just another sports autobiography, this book provides insight into the life of a hockey star without taking itself too seriously. You'll find out about the time Hull taught Guy Lafleur to speak English; how he once won a coin toss worth $250,000; and about his ongoing rivalry with Henri Richard, the younger brother of the legendary Canadiens' great Maurice Richard. Along the way, Dennis gives the reader an account of the famed 1972 Russia-Canada series and speaks with stunning candour about his brother, Bobby, his nephew and St. Louis Blues' star Brett Hull, and hockey legends like Howe, Ken Dryden, and Bobby Orr.

Introduces the basics of swimming as well as some competitive strokes.

The true story of former 1986 U.S. National Gymnastics champion Jennifer Sey, chronicling her rise from a six‑year‑old gymnast to an elite athlete, the price she paid for victory, and the dangers of an over‑driven sports culture.

A candid memoir in which celebrated African‑American actress Cicely Tyson shares her journey through the world of film and stage, reflecting on her career, convictions, and the evolving landscape of American entertainment.

Memoir detailing Marie Yovanovitch's diplomatic career in the United States, including her role as an ambassador to Ukraine and her experience with the 2019 impeachment of Donald Trump.