Archive - Monthly Memoir by Christie DeLuca

Best Memoirs to Read in 2025

And my discovery of one of the best memoirists of our time.

Feb 8 •

Christie DeLuca

July 2024

Two Great Memoirs to Wrap Up Your Summer

After a couple of meh-moirs, I was beginning to think all was lost, until two books reignited my love for the genre.

Jul 22, 2024 •

Christie DeLuca

March 2024

Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn and 52 Micro-Memoirs from Beth Ann Fennelly

Plus, Blake Butler's memoir finally arrived at my local bookstore.

Mar 14, 2024 •

Christie DeLuca

January 2024

Best Memoirs of 2023

My pics from "best of" lists from around the web.

Jan 10, 2024 •

Christie DeLuca

December's Memoir: Brutalities

Margo Steines writes about her draw to violence and pain.

Jan 1, 2024 •

Christie DeLuca

November 2023

November's Self-Helpy Memoir: The Comfort Crisis

Michael Easter argues for living a less sheltered existence.

Nov 21, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

October 2023

October Memoir of the Month: Exit Interview

Kristi Coulter recounts life at Amazon.

Oct 15, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

September 2023

5 Great Memoirs I Read This Summer

Domestic abuse and drug addiction and eating disorders, oh my.

Sep 8, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

July 2023

July Memoir of the Month: You Could Make This Place Beautiful

Poet Maggie Smith finds the beauty in life after a divorce she never wanted.

Jul 1, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

June 2023

June Memoir of the Month: The Crane Wife

A book of essays examining what we should expect from others and ourselves.

Jun 1, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

May 2023

Meet My New Intern, Chad

Oh, how I love him. With existential reservations.

May 1, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

April 2023

April Memoir of the Month: But You Seemed So Happy

This month's pick by Kimberly Harrington is among my all-time favorite memoirs.

Apr 1, 2023 •

Christie DeLuca

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