Books like Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

A candid memoir of Trevor Noah’s childhood in apartheid‑era South Africa, blending humor, heart, and social insight as he navigates a world where he was never meant to exist.

David Sedaris, fresh from New York and settled in Paris, delivers a collection of sharp, funny essays – from his battle with a harsh French teacher to family quirks and cultural mishaps.

Amy Poehler’s memoir‑essay collection blends humor, candid anecdotes, and poetic reflections on acting, comedy, and womanhood, offering an intimate look at her creative life.

Tina Fey’s memoir blends sharp wit with personal anecdotes, charting her rise from Pennsylvania to Saturday Night Live fame while offering candid insights into comedy, gender dynamics, and the juggling act of fame and family.

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

Amy Schumer’s new memoir blends sharp humor with candid reflections on her teenage years, family, relationships, and sexuality, revealing the moments that forged her bold, stand‑up comedian persona.

Jerry Seinfeld reflects on his life and comedy career in an engaging, humorous memoir. Published as a New York Times bestseller, the book offers a candid, laugh‑filled look at his days in stand‑up and on stage.

Jack Till, who has retired from the LAPD after a respected career as a homicide detective, now works as a private investigator, comfortable chasing down routine cases while visiting his 24-year-old daughter, Holly, who has Down Syndrome. But when the parents of a recently murdered young girl, about Holly's age, ask for his help when the police come up empty, Till reluctantly takes the case. It was discovered after her death that the victim had been working as a high-class prostitute, and the police are content to assume she was killed by a client, common in such a dangerous line of work. Yet as Till digs deeper, he realizes that the victim is just one of several young female escorts killed in different cities in the exact same way--all had strawberry blonde hair, and all were shot with a 9mm handgun in the sanctity of their apartments. Till must find his way around the tawdry and secretive online escort business, and decode ads placed by young women who all use false names, sometimes advertise using other women's pictures, and move from city to city every few months. Yet when Till is finally able to catch up with the killer, he finds that the man he's after is far more dangerous and volatile than he ever could have imagined. As the body count rises, Till must risk his life to find this seductive and ruthless killer whose murderous spree masks a far deadlier agenda.

A candid memoir by Maureen McCormick detailing her journey from playing Marcia Brady to battling addiction, depression, and reclaiming her life in sobriety.

The author grew up in Danvers, Massachusetts, a working-class, unforgiving town north of Boston where in the 17th century women were hanged as witches, in a trash-filled house on a dead-end road surrounded by a river and a salt marsh. Her mother, Kathi, a notorious local figure, was a drug addict and sometimes dealer whose life swung between welfare and riches. And yet she managed, despite the chaos she created, to instill in her daughter a love of stories. Kathi frequently kep her daughter home from school to watch such classics as the Godfather movies and everything by Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen. Despite the fact that there was not a book to be found in her household, Domenica developed a love of reading, which helped her believe that she could transcend this life of undying grudges, self-inflicted misfortune, and the crooked moral code that Kathi and her cohorts lived by. This is the story of the author's unconventional coming of age, a chronicle of a misfit '90s youth and the necessary and painful act of breaking away, and of overcoming her own addictions and demons in the process.

A widow’s life overturns when her husband is murdered and his hidden fortunes vanish, prompting a reluctant hitman and a desperate woman to dig into secrets of loyalty and betrayal.

Jane Fonda’s memoir, My Life so Far, chronicles her journey as an actress, feminist, and political activist, organized into three chapters that map pivotal phases of her life.

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.

William Cope Moyers, son of journalist Bill Moyers, recounts his descent into crack cocaine addiction and his spiritually‑driven rehabilitation, demonstrating how personal transformation can influence national addiction policy.

A memoir by filmmaker Ron Howard that chronicles his childhood with his brothers and the early experiences that shaped his Hollywood career.