We Love Memoirs Day – August 31, 2026

Expected We Love Memoirs Day Deals

As We Love Memoirs Day approaches, expect literary organizations and booksellers to highlight special offers and events. Barnes & Noble often features curated collections of popular memoirs, while independent bookstores like Powell’s Books may host author readings or writing workshops. Online retailers such as Bookshop.org often run promotions on non-fiction titles, encouraging support for local shops. Publishers like Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster might spotlight their acclaimed memoir lists with special pricing. Writing platforms like Scribd or Audible could offer discounted subscriptions or free trials for memoir audiobooks. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as August 31 approaches.

History of We Love Memoirs Day

For as long as humans have written, there have been memoirs. In the past documenting one’s life in scrolls, journals, and letters was a part of everyday life. Scholars, politicians, and military officers were the most common memoirists, as well as a few royals and their associates. Some memoirs existed in the form of oral literature — passed down from generation to generation as part of a family’s heritage. One example is Libanius — a teacher who lived between 314 and 394 A.D. Libanius chose to have his memoir done in the literary orations that were popular at the time. During the 13th and 14th centuries, some European diplomats like Philippe de Commines and historians like Geoffrey of Villehardouin wrote about great political upheavals at the time, narrated from their perspective.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, also known as the Age of Enlightenment, many intellectuals began writing memoirs. They wrote these accounts as a way of recording their exploits during this time, such as in political movements and intellectual schools of thought. Most of these memoirs were written by esteemed members of certain professions such as law and politics. It wasn’t until the 20th century that ordinary men and women began publishing memoirs for others to read.

After the First and Second World Wars, veterans who survived these conflicts began writing about the horrors they experienced on the frontlines. These accounts showed people the harsh reality of war and how brutal it was when countries engaged in sustained conflict against each other. Memoirs like “Her Privates We” and “Storm of Steel” stripped away the outdated notions of war as a noble pursuit. Today, memoirs are still written by career politicians, businesspeople, and military officers, however, a large chunk of the market is dominated by celebrities too.