Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

This New York Times bestseller reveals the eye-opening true story of four women who became spies during the Civil War. “This is that rare work of history that reads like a novel — and a really good one at that” (New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda).

“Insightful, entertaining, scrupulously reported” (The New York Times): Fuchsia Dunlop describes the 15 years she spent exploring China’s customs and cuisine. “Not just a smart memoir about cross-cultural eating but one of the most engaging books of any kind I’ve read in years” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

When conservationist Lawrence Anthony took in a herd of wild elephants on his South African game reserve, it led to a life-changing bond with the majestic animals. “An inspiring, multifaceted account” (Publishers Weekly) with nearly 7,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

In this harrowing book, Krystyna Chiger recounts the 14 months she and her family spent living in their Polish city’s underground sewer systems to survive the Nazis. The “powerful” and “memorable” true story (Publishers Weekly) behind In Darkness, the Academy Award–nominated film.

“A rich and elaborate tapestry” (Library Journal starred review) from a New York Times bestselling author: This enthralling history of the medieval era follows knight William Marshal, who served five English kings — including Richard the Lionheart.

“Enthralling” (Entertainment Weekly): A Pulitzer Prize–winning author chronicles Jerry Lee Lewis’s extraordinary existence in this New York Times bestseller. An “entertaining, sympathetic story of a life flaring with fire” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

A “rollicking” New York Times bestseller (O, the Oprah Magazine) with over 1,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads: A counterculture icon tells dazzling stories from his long life on the wild side. “Beautiful… He knows words the way a pool hustler knows chalk” (NPR).

This New York Times bestseller is “an indispensable part of KISStory” (Kirkus Reviews): Meet the man behind the Starchild in this raw, revealing memoir from KISS frontman and co-founder Paul Stanley! “Both honest and inspirational. Amazing tales from one of rock’s great frontmen” (Sir Elton John).

This “remarkable book” (Forbes) tells the true story of the Krauses — an American couple who risked their lives to bring 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria to safety in the United States. “A rich and rewarding read” (The Wall Street Journal).

In this “brave, completely engaging, and often hilarious book” (Booklist), a television anchor and reporter shares how he used meditation to reduce stress and become happier. A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 1,800 five-star reviews on Amazon!