Biography & Memoir

One of The New York Times Best Books of the Year So FarOne of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025One of Five Books Best Nonfiction Books of 2024Shortlisted for the 2024 Baillie Gifford PrizeAn original and revealing portrait of the...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025.An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better. How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to...

WINNER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD. SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE. SHORTLISTED FOR THE DOUGLAS STEWART PRIZE. SHORTLISTED FOR THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE WALKLEY BOOK AWARD. 'I understand...

Chilled by the glacial winds and lung-burning temperatures, Beyond Possible charts the incredible journey of an elite soldier who conquered 14 of the world’s toughest peaks in six months.   What happens when ambition meets limitless...

Digging deeper into the concept of ugliness and the human body than you’ve probably ever gone before, this exhaustive examination of such a complex topic is rich with social and cultural commentary."A sweeping meditation on a subject rarely...

From a girl’s abduction by a serial killer to the harrowing aftermath—a gripping and heart-wrenching true-crime story by Gregg Olsen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell.   In May 2005, authorities discovered the...

In this “engrossing,” (The New Yorker) vivid, and intensively researched volume, esteemed Napoleon scholar David Chandler outlines the military strategy that led the famous French emperor to his greatest victories—and to his ultimate...

‘Life has no meaning unless it’s lived for the benefit of future generations’Crafted from original interviews, American Heroes tells the vivid, authentic stories of the veterans who give themselves – and even their lives...

“A trove of thrilling material . . . skillfully examines the racism, sexism, economic privation and class prejudices that permeated postwar England . . . There’s so much to admire in this engaging, deeply researched book.” —The...

A moving account of life in Palestine in the wake of the events of October 7th.''Who Will Tell My Story? finds beauty and grace amongst the rubble while never shying away from the brutal realities of living through such relentless and cruel...

The name of Giacomo Casanova, Chevalier de Seingalt (1725-1798), in now synonymous with amorous exploits, and there are plenty of these, vividly narrated, in him memoirs. But Casanova was not just an energetic lover. In his time he was diplomat, business...

“Funny, introspective, and touching. . . . The lessons Meichi gently shares with us through delightful stories are full of wisdom for people at any life stage who need a reminder they’re not alone.” —Mari Andrew, author...

Both eclipsed and influenced by television, American print ads of the 1970s departed from the bold, graphic forms and subtle messages that were typical of their sixties counterparts. More literal, more in-your-face, 70s ads sought to capture...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller.From the pages of Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor Graydon Carter’s memoir revives the glamorous heyday of print magazines when they were at the vanguard of American...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Master comes an intimate biography of tennis’s enduring champion Rafael Nadal. In The Warrior, Christopher Clarey illuminates the skill and determination it took to...

A National Bestseller. “A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George Saunders. From the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing...

WhenConor Nilandwas 16, he got the chance to hit with Serena Williams at Nick Bollettieri's famed tennis academy. Conor, the Irish junior number one, was feeling a bit homesick. Serena, also 16, already owned her own house beside the academy.Conor Niland...

From the bestselling author of Jews Don’t Count.   ‘ A hugely heartfelt, funny, kind, fascinating, human and clever book ’ -- ALAIN DE BOTTON‘ Magnificent. Breathtaking. And shockingly rare … another one-sitting...

Fans of One Tree Hill won't be able to put down this WILD story of success and failure, love and self-acceptance.An “incredible” (Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy), “riveting” (People) New York...

The story of William Finnegan and his life as a surfer with so many delicious layers in between. It’s a deeply personal narrative with real-life adventures that will keep you glued to the page as you learn more about this wild character and the...