“The Half of It” is a memoir by singer-songwriter Madison Beer, depicting her decade in the spotlight. She writes about her music career, mental health struggles, and the online hate and safety violations she’s faced.
5 Autofiction Novels I Want to Read Next
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.
What is Autofiction? (5 Autofiction Novels To Read)
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.
Book Review: Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
“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.
Book Review: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
If you like autobiography and poetry, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong is a definite must-read.
Book Review: L’Amant by Marguerite Duras
“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!
Book Review: L’Amant by Marguerite Duras
“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!
Book Review: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
“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!
