Rodney King was thrown into the spotlight in 1991, when his videotaped beating at the hands of the LAPD sparked days of rioting in Los Angeles. Now his memoir, largely ignored until his death this past Sunday, has shot to star-status as well -- jumping 200,000 spots on Amazon's ranking system. As a fitting footnote, his last success has brought to light a troublesome detail: Amazon categorized the book as criminal biography. [via LA Times]

In 1996, Neil Giuliano come out to everyone who knew him. What made that day so special was that he was the mayor of Tempe, Arizona -- and his openness has since set an example for everyone from teens struggling with sexual identities to other openly gay political figures. His memoir, on sale July 3, continues his tradition of frankness, detailing his lonely college years, his political rise and his quest to live a publicly honest life. [via The Arizona Republic]

Marco Rubio's memoir was released today, exposing the pros and cons of the Florida senator many are betting will be Mitt Rodney's national running mate. Framed as a tell-all of his life as a child of immigrants who set his path to success through hard work, “An American Son” also offers direct answers to more troubling issues, such as his allegedly questionable bookkeeping skills. [via Miami Herald]

This year Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade wasn't content with merely leading his team to the NBA Championship, again. On September 4, William Morrow will publish his memoir, which will offer a play-by-play of the shooting- and point-guard's innumerable moments on court, his new role as father and a frank look at his turbulent marriage. [via Daily Motion]

Penned by political journalist Alison Pargeter, “Libya: The Rise and Fall of Qadaffi” weaves the man and the country together in inextricable ways. Given the history of modern Libya -- which begins with the 1951 takeover by Muammar Qadaffi, takes a sharp turn at his ousting, and grapples with his legacy for the next step -- it's perhaps inevitable that such in-depth coverage should read like a biography of the infamous leader. [via The National]