Browsing: Biographical Fiction

“Irresistible reading” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): In 1929, photographer Lee Miller moves to Paris — and finds her world transformed when she becomes the assistant to renowned artist Man Ray. “A mesmerizing portrait of a woman’s self-transformation” (Celeste Ng) with nearly 2,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

This “transformative and magical” USA Today bestseller (Pam Jenoff) tells the tale of the unlikely friendship and eventual romance between writers Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis. “A literary treasure” (Lisa Wingate) that “illuminates the raw humanity of seeking faith in a distrustful world” (New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy).

“Amazing… A compulsively readable novel” (Gregory Maguire): An orphan apprenticing for a wax sculptor in 18th-century Paris discovers her talent — gaining the attention of royalty and earning the name Madame Tussaud. “Don’t miss this eccentric charmer!” (Margaret Atwood).

From a New York Times bestselling author: The power of the Roman empire swells to unprecedented heights under Nero Augustus. But when a dark prophecy comes to pass, the once majestic city is left in ruins — and the young ruler will be forced to confront the consequences of his never-ending quest for glory. “Dramatic, vivid, and epic” (Library Journal).

This “epic page-turner” (Christina Baker Kline) follows the life of Cathy Williams, a formerly enslaved woman who disguises herself as a man to enlist in the army. “Richly imagined… A beautiful reminder of a forgotten part of women’s history” (Kristin Hannah).