Biography: general books

Prosser the Engineer follows a trail of family clues, archives and courtroom battles to reconstruct an extraordinary...  Read More >>

""Desi 2.0 places the South Asian experience squarely within the great American tradition of reinvention. With wit...  Read More >>

Jacques Derrida had a major influence on twentieth century philosophy and the idea of postmodernism. Challenging...  Read More >>

Jacques Derrida had a major influence on twentieth century philosophy and the idea of postmodernism. Challenging...  Read More >>

An illuminating biography of one of the most influential New Yorker writers, the bestselling author Janet Malcolm....  Read More >>

An illuminating biography of one of the most influential New Yorker writers, the bestselling author Janet Malcolm....  Read More >>

This book is about my early life, and 61 years as a radio announcer and TV host, my 40+ years in the political arena...  Read More >>

The Road to Ruins is just that: a rollicking read of one man's insistent pursuit of extreme archaeology, accompanied...  Read More >>

The untold story of the remarkable life of Marie Maitland  Read More >>

On April 29, 2012, a private world of deceit and neglect came crashing down when Guy Mitchell, a thirty-eight-year-old...  Read More >>

On April 29, 2012, a private world of deceit and neglect came crashing down when Guy Mitchell, a thirty-eight-year-old...  Read More >>

The first biography to rescue the true story of Josiah Henson, restoring to history his role in the Underground...  Read More >>

The first biography to rescue the true story of Josiah Henson, restoring to history his role in the Underground...  Read More >>

Drawing on George Washington's writings and those of his closest confidants, Lillback argues that his deep Christian...  Read More >>

Drawing on George Washington's writings and those of his closest confidants, Lillback argues that his deep Christian...  Read More >>

Major Peter Weaver's military career is remarkable for its breadth, from the Royal Tank Corps, to the infantry,...  Read More >>

Major Peter Weaver's military career is remarkable for its breadth, from the Royal Tank Corps, to the infantry,...  Read More >>

A collective narrative of women who came of age at the US Air Force Academy and inside systems not built for them...  Read More >>

They called him different. They tried to define him by what he struggled with. But they never took the time to understand...  Read More >>

One of The Millions' Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Books A revelatory look at one of America's most progressive...  Read More >>

One of The Millions' Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Books A revelatory look at one of America's most progressive...  Read More >>

Saints are the powerful, benevolent dead. They remain connected to the living to provide assistance, especially...  Read More >>

Saints are the powerful, benevolent dead. They remain connected to the living to provide assistance, especially...  Read More >>

""A beautiful narrative that has the potential to change lives."" - Dr. Luke Beardon ""A genuinely helpful guide...  Read More >>

Boss Lady is a raw memoir on resilience. Charkia shares her journey from teen mom to mogul, battling lupus, financial...  Read More >>