Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

True narratives come in many forms, but memoirs are my favorite. They are intimate and retrospective and let us into the life of another individual. Notice how many films these days begin with "based ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to the old adage, truth is stranger than fiction. The twists and turns of real life often manage to defy the surprises of our ...

Do only narcissists write memoirs? And how much does it matter when memoirs are embroidered? These are the questions Daniel Mendelsohn explores in the January issue of The New Yorker. Mendelsohn ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. Writing about yourself isn’t inherently selfish. The Black-history books teachers hope ...