From stories of addiction to immigration, to grief and transition, these are our favorite real-people memoirs published this year

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These standout novels represent the best newcomers to the literary scene this year

In a sneak peek from 'Pure Innocent Fun,' the 'Keep It' podcast host and cultural critic looks back on Oprah Winfrey's incredible influence

End the year with a great new read

Whether he favors shipwrecks or spaceships, is always planning a national park trip or loves a good thriller, we've got a book he'll love

One author breaks down what rom-coms like 'The Idea of You,' 'Lonely Planet' and 'A Family Affair' say about younger men falling for older women

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered

Read an excerpt from a sizzling new locked-room thriller in which a former reality TV party girl becomes the prime suspect after an heiress turns up murdered

In an exclusive essay, author Anita Kopacz breaks down the parallels between the two, and shares what the pair might be reading together

The Grammy-winning country legend tells PEOPLE how never missing a family Christmas inspired her new children's book

See our favorite books of the year, from celebrity memoirs to buzzy literary fiction

The country music icon speaks with PEOPLE about the songs she plays on repeat throughout the festive season

When author Juliet Grames met an elderly woman on a trip to Italy, she never imagined she'd soon be her adopted granddaughter. Here's how their story unfolded

The latest entry into the singer's 'Billy the Kid' series explores Billy's decision whether to perform on Christmas or celebrate with family

'The Missing Half,' which hits shelves this spring, follows two women who can't let go of their vanished family members. Read an exclusive excerpt here

'The Missing Half,' which hits shelves this spring, follows two women who can't let go of their vanished family members. Read an exclusive excerpt here

From murder mysteries, to tell-all memoirs to hot new romances and page-turning novels, this list includes it all!

"We can't banish evil," writes Nicole Avant in her searing, uplifting memoir. "We have to learn to swim through trauma and live for all of those who can't."