Self-Help & Books
If you’ve never come across the term ‘autofiction’ before or if you don’t quite know what it means, I have a previous post on What is Autofiction? You can read it here.
In summary, autofiction combines autobiography with fiction. Autofiction is a fictionalized version of the author’s life, or memoir.
In the last few years, but especially in the last two decades, autofiction has garnered much attention and criticism. Some people absolutely love the style and others completely loathe it.
Love it or hate it, it’s a practice many authors engage in when they first begin to write, and return to, once they master their writing.
“Beyond the Wand” is Tom Felton’s memoir of growing up as a child star of the famously beloved Harry Potter series (known for his exceptional role as Draco Malfoy), his close relationship and appreciation with his cast members, and his harsher adult years dealing and recovering from mental health problems.
If you like autobiography and poetry, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong is a definite must-read.
“L’Amant” is a classic french book that holds a lot of literary significance as it highlights girlhood, culture, and sexuality. It is also autobiographical although it reads greatly like fiction, which adds to its charm!
“L’Amant” is a classic french book that holds a lot of literary significance as it highlights girlhood, culture, and sexuality. It is also autobiographical although it reads greatly like fiction, which adds to its charm!
“The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion is perfect for readers that enjoy reading autobiographies. If you love heart felt and real-life stories about grief, you should definitely pick this book up!
