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Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes Robert Louis Stevenson · 1879 · ★ 3.6 · 191p · ≈ 6h · Challenging A classic of travel writing, this book recounts Stevenson's adventures on an extended walk through uplands and mountains in south-western France. Humorous on his own failings as a traveller, and on his travails with Modestine the self-willed donkey, it is also an exploration of peasant life in an area marked by the violence of the wars of religion. This version includes the fragment "A mountain… Shares: Scottish authors, English Authors, Biography & Memoir

Vailima letters Robert Louis Stevenson · 1895 · 366p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Robert Louis Stevenson, long recognized as a master storyteller and essayist, was also a prolific letter writer. His letters, some 2800 pieces of correspondence, have been published in eight volumes. Volume VII covers the period from September 1890 to January 1893. Shares: Scottish authors, Biography & Memoir

Origins of the individualist self Michael Mascuch · 1996 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate This book traces the emergence of the concept of self-identity in modern Western culture, as it was both reflected in and advanced by the development of autobiographical practice in early modern England. It offers a fresh and illuminating appraisal of the nature of autobiographical narrative in general and of the early modern forms of biography, diary and autobiography in particular. The result… Shares: Autobiographies, English Authors, Biography & Memoir

An Inland voyage Robert Louis Stevenson · 1878 · ★ 3.6 · 261p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Robert Louis Stevenson's 1878 travelogue, An Inland Voyage, details his canoeing trip through France and Belgium in 1876. Pioneering new ground in outdoor literature, this was Stevenson's first book. He had decided to become free from his parent's financial support so that he might freely pursue the woman he loved; to support himself he wrote travelogues, most notably An Inland Voyage, Travels… Shares: Scottish authors, Biography & Memoir

A precocious autobiography Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko · 1963 · ★ 3.8 · 124p · ≈ 4h · Moderate His life and philosophy. Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland Samuel Johnson · 1775 · ★ 3.4 · 425p · ≈ 14h · Demanding In "A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland," Samuel Johnson embarks on a rich narrative that intertwines travelogue with philosophical reflection. Written in 1775, this work documents Johnson's exploration of the Scottish Highlands alongside his companion James Boswell. The text is characterized by Johnson's keen observations, eloquent prose, and a blend of personal anecdote and… Shares: Scottish authors, English Authors, Biography & Memoir

The wild man of the West Robert Michael Ballantyne · 1800 · ★ 3.8 · 217p · ≈ 7h · Challenging This book, is a tale of the Rocky Mountains. The story is about a boy named March Marson who spends his days traveling and hunting buffalo for his mother. Learning about the mysterious wild man of the west, he sets out on a journey to explore the rocky mountains with Bob Bounce, a friend of his, by his side. Shares: Scottish authors, Adventure

Rebel Girl Kathleen Hanna · 2023 · ★ 4.4 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn electric, searing memoir by the original rebel girl and legendary front woman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre.Hey girlfriend I got a proposition goes something like this: Dare ya to do what you wantKathleen Hanna’s band Bikini Kill embodied the punk scene of the 90s, and today her personal yet feminist lyrics on anthems like “Rebel Girl” and “Double Dare Ya” are… Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

Het Achterhuis Anne Frank · 1944 · ★ 4.2 · 226p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Het Achterhuis is de titel van het dagboek van Anne Frank (1929-1945) voor het eerst uitgegeven op 25 juni 1947. Het is genoemd naar het onderduikpand Het Achterhuis op de Prinsengracht en is het verhaal van een ondergedoken jong Joods meisje ten tijde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Het is wereldwijd een van de meest gelezen boeken. Sinds 2009 staat Annes dagboek op de Werelderfgoedlijst voor… Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

Paul Kelver Jerome Klapka Jérôme · 1902 · 322p · ≈ 10h · Challenging IN WHICH THE AUTHOR SEEKS TO CAST THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS STORY UPON ANOTHER. Shares: English Authors, Biography & Memoir

Margaret Ogilvy, and others J. M. Barrie · 1896 · ★ 3.9 · 207p · ≈ 6h · Challenging "On the day I was born we bought six hair-bottomed chairs, and in our little house it was an event, the first great victory in a woman's long campaign; how they had been laboured for, the pound- note and the thirty threepenny-bits they cost, what anxiety there was about the purchase, the show they made in possession of the west room, my father's unnatural coolness when he brought them in… Shares: Scottish authors, Biography & Memoir

Not quite what I was planning Rachel Fershleiser · 2008 · ★ 3.5 · 232p · ≈ 7h · Moderate A collection of six-word memoirs, contributed by both famous and obscure writers, records the human experience in works that are by turn whimsical, poignant, and bizarre, by such authors as Joyce Carol Oates and Joan Rivers. Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

The closing years of Dean Swift's life Sir William Robert Wills Wilde · 1849 · 174p · ≈ 5h · Challenging The thoughts and ideas in this book form the basis of Stuart Wilde’s philosophy on how to develop a more liberated mind-set and thus, a more carefree and delightful life. The thoughts and essays are from his best-selling books as well as his unpublished writings. You can just open the book anywhere and start reading. Usually you’ll find that the first few pages you read will feature some helpful… Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

Autobiography of a Yogi Yogananda Paramahansa · 1946 · ★ 4.3 · 567p · ≈ 18h · Challenging The autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 - 1952) details his search for a guru, during which he encountered many spiritual leaders and world-renowned scientists. When it was published in 1946 it was the first introduction of many westerners to yoga and meditation.The famous opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci said about the book:"Amazing, true stories of saints and masters of India, blended… Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

The Life of Samuel Johnson James Boswell · 1909 · 408p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Index term: English literature Shares: English Authors, Biography & Memoir

Crying in H Mart Michelle Zauner · 2020 · ★ 4.2 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother’s particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her… Shares: Autobiographies, Biography & Memoir

An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli James Boswell · 1768 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Demanding "This first complete reprint of James Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two parts, first, an "Account" of Corsica, which gives a historical, political, socioeconomic, and cultural overview of the Corsican people, and second, the "Journal" of his tour to see… Shares: Scottish authors, Biography & Memoir

Here Lies Eric Ambler · 1985 · 234p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Winner of the Edgar Award, Eric Ambler’s autobiography Here Lies is an intriguing look inside the mind of one of our greatest thriller writers. Here the famously recalcitrant Ambler peels back the layers of experience that affected his life with the same skill he uses to unfold the plots of his novels. His South London childhood; his brief engineering career, which he gave up to work in theater;… Shares: English Authors, Biography & Memoir

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