Dive Into These 10 Memoirs to Get Out of a Reading Slump

Journalist and former Sunday Times columnist Dolly Alderton shares her thoughts on navigating friendships, jobs, loss and love in this relatable, funny and sometimes heartbreaking memoir. Pieced together with personal essays, sarcastic lists and favorite recipes, this memoir is a perfect read for anyone looking for the nostalgia of young adulthood and growing up.

Ever-hilarious writer and columnist (and brother of actress Amy Sedaris), David Sedaris compiled this list of personal essays inspired by his move to Paris with his partner, his disastrous attempts to learn French, anecdotes from growing up with a large family and more in a hilarious, touching and fast-paced memoir. Any of Sedaris' essay collections are sure to break you out of a reading slump or help you reach your Goodreads reading goal!

Emmy-nominated TV writer and columnist Bess Kalb saved every voicemail she received from her grandmother, Bobby Bell, before she passed away at 90. Through this memoir, Kalb explores her family's roots and the advice left to her by her late grandmother. Filled with lessons by the glamorous and often unintentionally hilarious Bobby Bell, this memoir spans generations to offer wisdom and love to any reader.

In New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jessi Klein's second essay collection, she explores the myths and impossible expectations of motherhood. In this collection, including titles such as "Listening to Beyoncé in the Parking Lot of Party City," and "Eulogy for My Feet," Klein breaks down the meaning of motherhood and imparts hilarious wisdom to other readers going through the same journey.

"Running with Scissors" explores Burroughs' chaotic and unorthodox childhood and tells the story of a young boy trying to keep a semblance of normalcy in beyond-normal circumstances. After his parents separate, Burroughs is sent to live with his mother's psychologist in a run-down Victorian mansion with no rules. This memoir is an emotional yet hilarious look at a child's will to thrive despite it all.

Michelle Zauner, also known as indie-pop singer Japanese Breakfast, explores growing up as one of the few Asian American kids at her school, struggling with her mother’s high expectations of her and more in this poignant and critically acclaimed memoir. After her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis when Zauner was 25, she began to explore her identity and the taste, language and history her mother had given her, resulting in this emotional and charming memoir.

This heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy recounts her struggles as a former child actor, including eating disorders, addiction and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother. This memoir is an inspiring story of resilience, independence and how sometimes dark humor is the best way to cope.

Fans of HBO's "Girls" and of Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" will recognize actor Andrew Rannells as he tells his life story as a Midwestern boy surviving bad auditions, bad relationships and even worse highlights while chasing his dreams in New York City. Filled with humor, heart and musical theater references, this memoir is an entertaining look at love, loss and the awkwardness that comes with trying to achieve your dreams.

Ashley C. Ford grew up with her father on a pedestal despite having only fuzzy and distant memories of seeing the man face-to-face. She felt as though he was the only one who understood her, and she was the only one to understand him. However, there is a problem: her father is in prison, and no one will tell her why. This heartfelt memoir explores growing up with questions and mystery in her life and how she came out on top.

In this collection of moving, poignant and witty essays, Jia Tolentino explores cultural prisms that have shaped her life, from modern feminism, the aesthetics of the human body and the American scammer as the millennial hero. Once you read this collection, you won't forget it any time soon, as Tolentino imparts strength and wisdom to the reader with every turn of the page.