Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

In this New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the acclaimed Netflix series, a young Hasidic Jewish woman braves the unknown to escape the confines of her strict religious community. “Brave, riveting… Harrowing, yet triumphant” (Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle).

One of the world’s most influential media moguls redefines success and well-being in this #1 New York Times bestseller. “This book probably added 10 years to my life, some of which I’ll spend re-reading it” (Bill Maher).

A New York Times bestseller hailed as “simply the best memoir by a chef ever” (Anthony Bourdain): With candor and comedy, a culinary master traces the twists and turns that led to her success. “Dazzling… Brilliantly written” (The New York Times), with over 6,500 five-star Goodreads ratings!

A “delightful” New York Times bestseller (The Washington Post): When Peter Mayle and his wife bought a centuries-old French farmhouse, they were soon navigating a world of rural oddities and gastronomical delights. “I really loved this book” (Julia Child).

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Academy Award–nominated screenwriter behind When Harry Met Sally offers a collection of “candid, self-deprecating, laser-smart, and hilarious” essays (Booklist). With over 5,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

This “searing exploration of evil and trauma” (The New York Times Book Review) follows a journalist’s decade-long investigation into the brutal murder of a young English woman at the hands of a killer “as brilliant and terrifying as the fictional Hannibal Lecter” (The Wall Street Journal).

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a Pulitzer Prize winner with over 14,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads. Follow a controversial presidency in this account of Andrew Jackson’s years in the White House. “A vivid, fascinating human drama” (Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs).

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This compelling New York Times bestseller delves into the life of Clint Eastwood — from his early days as a college dropout to his successes at the Academy Awards. “Well-researched, comprehensive… Will not disappoint” (Publishers Weekly).

In this New York Times bestseller, a celebrated biographer explores the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II. “A respectful, engrossing, and perceptive portrayal” (Publishers Weekly) with over 7,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads.