Hardcovers: Biography & Memoir

ABRAMS

Gore Vidal (Oct., $40) by Gore Vidal gathers the author's personal collection of photos, letters and more.

ALBATROSS

(dist. by W.W. Norton)

The Wisdom of Tuscany: Simplicity, Security, & the Good Life (Sept., $24.95) by Ferenc Máté explores the region's appeal through both personal account and anecdotal history.

ALGONQUIN BOOKS

In His Shadow: A Daughter Remembers Orson Welles (Nov., $24.95) by Chris Welles Feder describes growing up as the daughter of one of Hollywood's most celebrated figures.

ATLANTIC MONTHLY PRESS

(dist. by PGW)

Josie's Story: A Mother's Inspiring Crusade to Make Medical Care Safe (Sept., $24) by Sorrel King recounts the author's crusade to reform the health care system after her daughter died as a result of hospital error.

ATLAS & CO.

(dist. by W.W. Norton)

Mother California: A Story of Redemption Behind Bars (Oct., $25) by Kenneth E. Hartman illustrates how a convicted murderer's growing self-awareness enables his redemption.

ATRIA BOOKS

Untitled (Sept., $26) by Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi charts the life of the actor from his Dirty Dancing success to his current fight against pancreatic cancer.

BAKER BOOKS

Jumping Through Fires (Oct., $17.99) by David Nasser centers on a family forced to escape a country gripped by religious revolution.

BANTAM

Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me (Dec., $25) by Howie Mandel. The comic and game show host discusses how his lifelong struggle with ADHD and OCD has influenced his family life.

BEACON PRESS

The Pure Lover: A Memoir of Grief (Sept., $23) by David Plante observes the lifelong love between two men.

Medicine in Translation: Journeys with My Patients (Jan., $24.95) by Danielle Ofri, M.D., offers frontline accounts of patients living and dying in a foreign country called the U.S.A.

BERKLEY

Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to the Fields of Honor (Sept., $24.95) by Mike Sielski contrasts the archetypes of smalltown America and the human drama inherent in war.

JOHN BLAKE

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

Dancing in the Darkness (Sept., $22.95) by Frankie Poullain addresses life's big questions through the lens of sex, drugs and rock and roll.

BLOOMSBURY PRESS

Keynes: The Rise, Fall, and Return of the Twentieth Century's Most Influential Economist (Oct., $20) by Peter Clarke recounts the life and work of John Maynard Keynes.

BRIGHT SKY PRESS

David Crockett in Congress: The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man's Friend (Oct., $24.95) by James R. Boylston and Allen J. Wiener demystifies the Crockett legend by concentrating on his long-ignored political career.

BROADWAY BOOKS

Confections of a Closet Master Baker (Sept., $24) by Gesine Bullock-Prado ponders the unlikely journey of a Hollywood mogul turned Vermont baker.

CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS/LAWRENCE HILL BOOKS

(dist. by IPG)

The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans (Sept., $27.95) by Ned Sublette examines the passion and violence of life in the Big Easy one year before Hurricane Katrina.

COLLINSDESIGN

Einstein: The Life of a Genius (Nov., $40) by Walter Isaacson draws on personal documents and new research to reveal more than the scientist's groundbreaking theories.

COLUMBIA UNIV. PRESS

Field Notes from Elsewhere (Oct., $26.95) by Mark C. Taylor explores the life of the controversial public intellectual.

CONTINUUM PUBLISHING

Norman Corwin's One World Flight: The Lost Journal of Radio's Greatest Writer (Sept., $24.95), edited by Michael C. Keith and Mary Ann Watson. The CBS correspondent's diary details his 1946 travels to 37 countries.

Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip (Oct., $24.95) by Nevin Martell views the strip's creator.

CROWN

Speech-less: Tales of a White House Survivor (Sept., $26) by Matt Latimer. A young conservative speechwriter offers a fly-on-the-wall account of the Bush White House. 75,000 first printing.

House of Versace (Dec., $26) by Deborah Ball describes the rise of a groundbreaking entrepreneur, his murder and the struggle to maintain his legacy. 75,000 first printing.

DA CAPO PRESS

The Last Founding Father: James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness (Oct., $26) by Harlow Giles Unger recounts the life of America's first full-time politician. 50,000 first printing.

Seven Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin (Feb., $26) by James Sullivan considers the legacy of the comedian, provocateur and social critic. 60,000 first printing.

DOUBLEDAY

Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman (Sept., $27.95) by Jon Krakauer chronicles the remarkable life and controversial death of the NFL player turned army ranger. 600,000 first printing.

We'll Be Here for the Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin' Show-biz Saga (Oct., $26) by Paul Shaffer looks back on 26-plus years as David Letterman's Late Show sidekick. 150,000 first printing.

DUTTON

Messenger: The Life and Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs (Nov., $25.95) by Jeni Stepanek provides a mother's account of a young man who worked tirelessly for peace.

ECCO

My Prison, My Home (Oct., $25.99) by Haleh Esfandiari investigates the Iranian-American scholar's detention, falsely charged as an enemy of the state. 50,000 first printing.

Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? (Nov., $27.99) by Steven Tyler. The Aerosmith lead singer bares his soul. 400,000 first printing.

Just Kids (Feb., $26.99) by Patti Smith describes the singer's relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. 100,000 first printing.

FIREFLY

First Love: Celebrities' Tales of Virginity Lost (Sept., $24.95), edited by Dana Cook, collects more than 100 personal accounts of boldfaced names.

FORDHAM UNIV. PRESS

The Rat That Got Away: A Bronx Memoir (Sept., $29.95) by Allen Jones with Mark Naison chronicles one man's odyssey from the streets of the Bronx to life as a professional athlete and European banker.

FREE PRESS

Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge (Nov., $26) by Valerie Bertinelli describes the challenges she faced after reaching her goal weight.

Untitled (Feb., $27) by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. The author's search for a new life in America picks up where Infidel left off.

DAVID R. GODINE

Arctic Circle, Birth and Rebirth in the Land of the Caribou (Oct., $27.95) by Robert Leonard Reid recalls the author's once-in-a-lifetime journey to observe caribou in their calving ground.

GOTHAM BOOKS

Bayside High Confidential: Life on the Set of Saved by the Bell (Oct., $26) by Dustin Diamond supplies a tell-all from the star of the 1990s teen megahit.

GPP

Two Coots in a Canoe: A Story of Friendship (Sept., $22.95) by David E. Morine. Two old chums canoe the Connecticut River and explore a variety of issues.

GPP LIFE

In a Single Bound: Losing My Leg, Finding Myself, and Training for Life (Sept., $24.95) by Sarah Reinertsen tells how a feisty Long Island girl became one of the world's most famous physically challenged sports figures.

GRAND CENTRAL

On the Line (Sept., $26.99) by Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner traces the athlete's path from a poor childhood to her status as the world's top women's tennis player.

Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Yourself a Break (Oct., $24.99) by Sherri Shepherd. The View cohost urges women to forgive themselves when things don't go according to plan.

GRAYWOLF PRESS

The Adderall Diaries (Sept., $23) by Stephen Elliott details the author's obsession with the high-profile Hans Reiser case during the thralls of an Adderall dependency.

HARMONIE PARK PRESS

A Life on the Run (Oct., $24.95) by John Telford. In this often scandalous, sometimes humorous autobiography, a passionate educator, athlete, lover and poet bares his soul.

HARMONY

American Rebel (Sept., $25.99) by Marc Eliot examines the life of Clint Eastwood. 75,000 first printing.

High Society (Nov., $25.99) by Donald Spoto highlights seven years that changed the life of Grace Kelly and Hollywood. 60,000 first printing.

HARPER

American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot (Sept., $25.99) by Craig Ferguson traces the author's journey from working-class Glasgow to Hollywood's limelight—and U.S. citizenship. 250,000 first printing.

Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son (Oct., $25.99) by Michael Chabon. The Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist presents his autobiography. 200,000 first printing.

Jerry Hall: Self–Portrait (Feb., $25.99) by Jerry Hall. The tell-all account follows the supermodel's rise from country girl to cover girl, including her relationship with Mick Jagger. 250,000 first printing.

HARPERONE

That Bird Has My Wings (Oct, $24.99) Jarvis Jay Masters details the author's experiences as an inmate on San Quentin's death row.

HARPER STUDIO

Double Take (Oct., $24.99) by Kevin Connolly features the world travels of a young man born without legs.

HEADLINE/HACHETTE BOOKS SCOTLAND

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

Taste Ye Back: Great Scots and the Food That Made Them (Jan., $34.95) by Sue Lawrence. The food memories of 70 prominent Scots are recalled in interviews.

HISTORY PRESS

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

T.E. Lawrence: The Enigma Explained (Sept., $24.95) by Andrew Norman reveals why the powerful Lawrence, at the height of his fame, decided to bury himself in the army's lower ranks.

HISTORY PUBLISHING

(dist. by Midpoint Trade)

A Marked Heart: How Martin Luther King Inspired the 401(k) Program (Feb., $19.95) by David George Ball details how the author, headed for a career in the Baptist ministry, met and befriended King at Yale University.

HNL PUBLISHING

(dist. by Midpoint Trade)

Bruce Lee: Conversations (Nov., $24.95) by Fiaz Rafiq shares exclusive interviews with friends, students and others who have been influenced by the martial arts master.

HENRY HOLT

Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home (Oct., $22) by Rhoda Janzen. After sustaining serious physical and emotional injuries, a 40-year-old woman returns to her Mennonite family.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

The Pattern in the Carpet: A Personal History with Jigsaws (Sept., $25) by Margaret Drabble weaves the author's own story into a history of the puzzles.

How to Be a Movie Star: Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood (Oct., $26) by William J. Mann reveals the private woman and her mastery of the game of celebrity. 100,000 first printing.

The Power of Half: One Family's Decision to Stop Talking and Start Giving Back (Feb., $24) by Kevin Salwen and Hannah Salwen describes a family's decision to sell their home and donate half the profit to charity. 50,000 first printing.

HYPERION

Have a Little Faith: A True Story of a Last Request (Sept., $23.99) by Mitch Albom offers a timely and inspiring look at faith. 2 million first printing.

HARPERCOLLINS/IT! BOOKS

Chocolate, Please (Sept., $25.99) by Lisa Lampanelli. An over-the-top memoir from the Grammy-nominated, gutter-mouthed comedienne.

KNOPF

Open (Nov., $27.95) by Andre Agassi goes inside the world of tennis to candidly chronicle the author's life. 750,000 first printing.

The Queen Mother: The Official Biography (Oct., $35) by William Shawcross. A revelatory royal biography of the most beloved royal family member of the 20th century. 200,000 first printing. 5-city author tour.

Robert Redford: The Biography (Nov., $27.95) by Michael Feeney Callan uses personal papers to paint a definitive portrait of the actor. 150,000 first printing. 4-city author tour.

MORROW

Barack and Michelle (Oct., $25.99) by Christopher Andersen reveals the inside story of the First Couple. 200,000 first printing.

Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters (Dec., $25.99) by Chesley B. Sullenberger traces the captain's boyhood, military service and the lessons that helped him pull off “the miracle on the Hudson.”

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS

Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager (Sept., $26.95) by Langdon Cook recounts his journey from Egg McMuffins to wild nettle and the pleasures of merging earth and kitchen.

MTV/VH1

Serious as Shitwater (Oct., $35) by Bam Margera. The diary of the Jackass star and skateboarder features sketches, doodles and never-before-seen color photos.

NAL

Crazy Like a Fox: One Principal's Triumph in the Inner City (Sept., $24.95) by Ben Chavis with Carey Blakely considers the extraordinary transformation of a failing public school in Oakland, Calif.

NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS

Honorable Survivor (Oct., $37.95) by Lynne Joiner looks at John S. Service, the U.S. Foreign Service officer who predicted Mao Tse-Tung's rise to power and became Sen. Joseph McCarthy's first victim.

THOMAS NELSON

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned Editing My Life (Sept., $19.99) by Donald Miller depicts one man's opportunity to edit his life as if he were a movie character.

What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing (Sept., $16.99) by Ron Hall and Denver Moore offers reflections on homelessness and dealing with terminal illness.

W.W. NORTON

Stitches (Sept., $23.95) by David Small renders the illustrator's “childhood from hell” in graphic novel form.

The Ticking Is the Bomb (Jan., $24.95) by Nick Flynn explores the fears and joys of becoming a father in a politically corrupt world.

OHIO UNIV. PRESS

The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's (Dec., $24.95) by John Thorndike describes a son's final year with his father, renowned editor Joe Thorndike.

MICHAEL O'MARA

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

I Am What I Am (Nov., $29.95) by John Barrowman and Carole E. Barrowman reveals the actor's unusual approach to life and love.

ONE WORLD BOOKS

A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School (Sept., $25) by Carlotta Walls LaNier with Lisa Frazier Page explores the most famous school integration in American history.

ORION PUBLISHING/WEIDENFELD & NICHOLSON

(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)

Harold Macmillan (Oct., $29.95) by Charles Williams recalls the conservative British prime minister who was a key player in the nuclear test ban treaty.

OTHER PRESS

Impossible Motherhood: Testimony of an Abortion Addict (Oct., $23.95) by Irene Vilar details one woman's journey through trauma and self-mutilation, and her struggle to achieve motherhood.

OVERLOOK PRESS

To Kill a Tiger (Sept., $25.95) by Jid Lee weaves the author's tumultuous childhood with five generations of Korean history.

PANTHEON

Reading Jesus (Oct., $24) by Mary Gordon provides a fresh and personal journey through the Gospels, exploring the mysteries surrounding Jesus. 4-city author tour.

PENGUIN PRESS

Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater (Sept., $25.95) by Frank Bruni traces the New York Times restaurant critic's unlikely path and explores his lifelong struggle with food.

POCKET BOOKS

Gotti Confidential (Sept., $27) by Victoria Gotti. John Gotti's daughter offers her take on one of the world's most notorious families.

POWERHOUSE BOOKS

I Still Do: Loving and Living with Alzheimer's (Nov., $29.95) by Judith Fox recounts the author's experiences caring for her husband as the illness progressed.

PRESIDIO PRESS

Shadow of the Sword: A Marine's Journey of War, Heroism, and Redemption (Sept., $25) by Jeremiah Workman with John R. Bruning details a Navy Cross recipient's struggle to find inner peace after the trial of combat.

PRINCETON UNIV. PRESS

Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time (Nov., $35) by Joseph Frank condenses the author's five-book work into a single volume with a new introduction.

PUBLICAFFAIRS

Molly Ivins (Nov., $26.95) by Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith looks at the irreverent commentator, whose public persona masked a complicated personal history. 75,000 first printing.

RIVERHEAD

The Tao of Wu (Oct., $24.95) by the RZA draws upon the hip-hop star's journey from the New York slums to the highest planes of spiritual thought. 50,000 first printing.

RODALE

Believe It, Be It (Nov., $21.99) by Ali Vincent. The first female winner of The Biggest Loser shares her story of personal transformation. 60,000 first printing. Author tour.

RUNNING PRESS

Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It (Oct., $35) by Susan Wels. Never-before-seen photos, artifacts and new information update the story of Earhart's disappearance.

SCHAFFNER PRESS

(dist. by IPG)

Acid Christ: Ken Kesey, LSD, and the Last Great Gurus of American Dissent (Oct., $26.95) by Mark Christensen. An early follower of Kesey's sketches the '60s cultural icon.

SCHOCKEN

Rashi (Aug., $22) by Elie Wiesel introduces readers to the wisdom of the great biblical and Talmudic commentator of the Middle Ages. 35,000 first printing.

SIMON & SCHUSTER

Hungry (Sept., $25) by Crystal Renn. A successful model offers a universal message about body image, beauty and self-confidence. 125,000 first printing.

Last Man Standing: The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JP Morgan Chase (Oct., $28) by Duff McDonald chronicles the success of the man hailed as “the savior of Wall Street.” 125,000 first printing.

The Last Empress: Madame Chiang Kai-shek and the Birth of Modern China (Nov., $30) by Hannah Pakula profiles the woman who was largely responsible for dragging China into the 20th century. 125,000 first printing.

SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Is This a Bad Time? (Sept., $26) by Amy Yasbeck celebrates the author's late husband, actor John Ritter, and reveals how his family is dealing with their loss.

Cowboy & Wills (Oct., $24) by Monica Holloway considers the relationship between the author's autistic son and the cancer-stricken golden retriever that provided companionship and confidence.

unSweetined (Oct., $25.99) by Jodie Sweetin recounts the Full House star's journey from American sweetheart fame to a life of harrowing drug abuse.

SKYHORSE PUBLISHING

(dist. by W.W. Norton)

Iron Heart: The True Story of How I Came Back from the Dead (Oct., $24.95) by Brian Boyle examines the author's recovery from a horrific car crash and the realization of his dream—competing in an Ironman triathlon.

SPIEGEL & GRAU

I Am the New Black (Oct., $25) by Tracy Morgan serves up a raw life story with his trademark take-no-prisoners humor. Author tour.

Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison (Dec., $24) by Piper Kerman. A Smith College grad who did both the crime and the time narrates her experiences.

SPRINGBOARD PRESS

The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother's Memoir (Sept., $23.99) by Katrina Kenison encourages mothers to rediscover simple wonders as they face the challenge of raising teenagers.

ST. MARTIN'S

My Life Outside the Ring (Oct., $25.99) by Hulk Hogan with Mark Dagostino reveals the private person behind the public persona.

The Boy from Babyhouse 10 (Oct., $24.99) by Alan Philps and John Lahutsky details the redemption of a seriously ill boy, abandoned by his mother and locked in a Russian orphanage.

You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas (Nov., $21.99) by Augusten Burroughs offers holiday recollections in the author's inimitable style.

SUNSTONE

Georgia O'Keeffe, Part 2 (Sept., $50) by Nancy Reily details the artist's influences during the years 1946–1986.

TEMPLE UNIV. PRESS

I Walked with Giants: The Autobiography of Jimmy Heath (Jan., $35) by Jimmy Heath and Joseph McLaren. The jazz great considers the musicians in his life and recalls his music-loving family.

TWELVE

True Compass: A Memoir (Oct., $35) by Edward M. Kennedy. The senator recounts personal and professional details of his 50 years at the center of national events.

TYNDALE HOUSE

Unthinkable: The Scott Rigsby Story (Oct., $19.99) by Scott Rigsby reveals the story of the first double-leg amputee to complete the Ironman triathlon.

UNIV. OF ARKANSAS PRESS

Live Nude Girl: My Life as an Object (Feb., $22.50) by Kathleen Rooney relates a young woman's experiences as an art model. 15-city author tour.

UNIV. OF OKLAHOMA PRESS

Call Me Lucky: A Texan in Hollywood (Oct., $24.95) by Robin Hinkle offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of stars he befriended during his 50 years as a film-industry figure.

UNIV. OF TEXAS PRESS

Boxing Shadows (Oct., $24.95) by W.K. Stratton with Anissa “The Assassin” Zamarron chronicles Zamarron's triumph over mental illness to become a two-time women's boxing world champion.

UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA

Bravura! Lucia Chase and the American Ballet Theatre (Sept., $36) by Alex C. Ewing. Chase's son celebrates the famous dancer and longtime artistic director of the ABT.

VIKING

Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story (Sept., $25.95) by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor details each woman's quest to redefine herself and to rediscover each other. 13-city author tour.

Moon River and Me (Oct., $25.95) by Andy Williams charts the entertainer's journey from singing in dives through being declared a national treasure by Ronald Reagan to his still-successful theater in Branson, Mo. 5-city author tour.

WALKER & COMPANY

The Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joanna I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem, and Sicily (Nov., $27) by Nancy Goldstone recounts the story of a beautiful queen, a shocking murder and a papal trial.