I couldn’t resist as someone who is a writer and avid reader since I was a girl I just had to disclose my Autumn reading list. I love to dive deep (jumping right into the deep end) into a good book whether it be a classic, psychological thriller, suspense, literacy, historical fiction or non-fiction (history, politics, psychology, memoirs and biographies/autobiograhies). Sometimes a quick but good book that can be read in a couple of hours or less suffice. There is just something about a book that remains in your system after you have finished reading it. This is when you know it was or is a good book.
Check out what is on my list for the upcoming season. Plus, I would love to know what you have got on your list, any recommendations are welcome.
Memoirs and biographies tend to gain attraction with myself, so I often find this list (amongst a couple other genres, such as history) to be filled quite quickly. Hope you enjoy this memoirs and biographies edition.
This Is Me: A Reckoning by Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere’s memoir is a raw, vulnerable exploration of identity, survival and re-building a life in the public eye. She writes candidly about fame, motherhood, trauma, and the long road toward healing, offering a narrative that feels both intimate and unflinchingly honest. It’s a powerful, emotionally resonant read — perfect for autumn when you want something reflective, human and deeply personal.
Ghost Girl: Surviving the Black Swan Murder by Eva Benefield
Eva Benefield’s Ghost Girl is a gripping, emotionally charged memoir about surviving the unimaginable — the murder that shattered her family and the long, painful reconstruction of identity that followed. Benefield writes with clarity, restraint, and a quiet strength, turning trauma into testimony without ever slipping into sensationalism. It’s haunting, human, and deeply compelling, the kind of memoir that stays with you because of its honesty rather than its darkness. A powerful addition to your autumn reading list when you want something raw, resilient, and beautifully told.
The Vanishing Family by Robert Kolker
This Happened to Me by Kate Price
Kate Price’s This Happened to Me is a fierce, eloquent memoir that confronts trauma, identity, and survival with clarity and emotional precision. Recognized as an Oprah Daily Best Book of 2025, it blends introspection with narrative strength, pulling readers into the quiet, complicated corners of a life rebuilt from truth. It’s raw, beautifully written, and deeply human — the kind of memoir that lingers long after you close the final page, making it an essential addition to your autumn reading list.
The Steps by Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone’s The Steps is a sharp, surprisingly intimate look at ambition, legacy, and the relentless climb toward reinvention. It blends Hollywood grit with personal reflection, giving readers a behind‑the‑scenes portrait of a man who built an empire through discipline, instinct, and sheer force of will. It’s bold, cinematic, and unexpectedly thoughtful — a perfect addition to your autumn reading list when you want something driven, masculine, and rooted in real‑world storytelling.
Nijinsky: A Life of Genius and Madness by Richard Buckle
Richard Buckle’s Nijinsky: A Life of Genius and Madness is the definitive biography of one of the most electrifying figures in dance history. Buckle traces Nijinsky’s meteoric rise — from his breathtaking Ballets Russes performances that stunned Western Europe to the avant‑garde choreography that provoked riots and ultimately reshaped modern dance. The book moves through the hysteria, glamour, and artistic brilliance of the Diaghilev years and into the tragic unraveling that ended his career in madness. It’s sweeping, dramatic, and impeccably researched — a perfect winter read when you want something historical, emotional, and artistically rich.
The Jackal by Joby Warrick
Joby Warrick’s The Jackal traces the rise and fall of Carlos, one of the most notorious figures in global terrorism, with the precision and narrative tension he’s known for. It’s a deeply researched, cinematic account of espionage, ideology, and the shadow networks that shaped the late 20th century. Warrick brings clarity to a life built on violence and myth, creating a portrait that is both chilling and compulsively readable — ideal for autumn nights when you want something dark, intelligent, and rooted in real history.
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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