Biography: general books

A story of pop music, identity crisis and Hong Kong, from the acclaimed singer-songwriter Emma-Lee Moss (a.k.a....  Read More >>

An exploration of Machiavelli’s frequently bawdy poetry, his comedies, love affairs, friendships, preoccupation...  Read More >>

Ten transport pioneers who changed the world forever, from the 16th century to the present day  Read More >>

From the barricades of the Paris Commune to the spectacular trials and demonstrations, Louise Michel is one of the...  Read More >>

From the three-time National Book Award nominee and New York Times bestselling author Gail Godwin comes an incandescent...  Read More >>

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Teddy Peacock-Edwards was one of eleven young men from Southern Rhodesia recruited into the RAF in 1938. This book,...  Read More >>

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The fifty-five-year answer to Hillbilly Elegy. The book documents the systematic exploitation of Appalachia by the...  Read More >>

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This is the first biography to explore in detail the life of Dark Age historian, The Venerable Bede. Based on the...  Read More >>

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Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A personal and...  Read More >>

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From prize-winning poet Ulrikka Gernes comes her debut novel acclaimed for its bold exposing of an art world that...  Read More >>

A brave and startlingly honest memoir by one of the country's best-loved comedians and the bestselling author of...  Read More >>

An exploration of the allure of the ageing male rockstar by one of the UK's greatest music writers.  Read More >>

Stephen Miller's definitive biography of Dolly Parton returns in this Remastered edition, more than a decade after...  Read More >>

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