PEOPLE’s Best Books of March 2025: Empowering Memoirs from Dylan Mulvaney, Jordan Chiles and More

Mar. 15, 2025

A clash of classes mixed with romance and murder, an inspiring memoir and stories from mighty ladies at the top of their respective games — see our picks for the best books of March, so far.

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Abrams

The trailblazing content creator and actress shares her story documenting her transition, building an advocacy platform and dealing with the infamous"Beergate controversy"in this heartfelt and witty memoir.“No matter who you are, what your identity is, if you are in a tough situation, there is a light at the end of the tunnel eventually,” the author tells PEOPLE.

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Harper Influence

The world watched when Olympic gymnastJordan Chileswas stripped of her bronze medal during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. In her powerful memoir, she details her journey working through obstacles and adversity, and gives an insider’s perspective on the challenges of being a professional athlete.

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Woolever worked asAnthony Bourdain’s assistant from 2009 until his death in 2018, but her moving memoir is also a reflection on parenthood, marriage, addiction and, of course, food.

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Simon & Schuster

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Knopf

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Miele was 4 when a neighbor poured acid over his head, severely burning and blinding him. Here he recounts his journey from wounded boy to successful scientist and designer of accessible technologies. Told with humor, insight and not an ounce of self-pity, his story is an inspiration. —Kim Hubbard

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When World War II reaches Italy, Lili is separated from her friend Esti and begins a harrowing journey with Esti’s young son Theo. A stunning story of survival from the author behindWe Were the Lucky Ones.

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Terrorists take over a restaurant where Jane and Dan are celebrating their 19th anniversary — and Jane is about to ask for a divorce. Hilarious and unexpectedly moving. —Marion Winik

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Set in 1950s Malibu, this novel about a blacklisted actress, a war refugee and a neighbor with secrets feels all too current, with political witch hunts and deadly wildfires raging. —Robin Micheli

source: people.com