Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A stunning, detailed look into the lives of Henry VIII’s many wives — from the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn to the ultimate survival of Catherine Parr. This “strong, entertaining, and occasionally audacious” exploration (Publishers Weekly) brings to light a fascinating period in history.

Did you know that John Adams’s family got lost on their way to the brand-new President’s House? This “intimate glimpse into the daily lives of extended presidential families” (Booklist) is “as irresistible as a gossip column” (Publishers Weekly) and shares fascinating trivia about one of the most famous residences in the world.

A New York Times bestselling author and Episcopal priest examines her own relationship with God and organized religion in this “luminous” memoir (Booklist). “Few souls are as synced to the world’s mysteries as Barbara Brown Taylor’s” (Time).

A New York Times bestseller told with irrepressible wit and verve: Delve into the tempestuous personal life and career of Rue McClanahan, one of the stars of the Emmy Award–winning series The Golden Girls, with this fascinating memoir. “Fans will relish her sweet and tart memories” (Publishers Weekly).

What began in 1994 as a television interview blossomed into a years-long exploration of the deep-seated faith that inspired the iconic PBS personality. Discover how Mister Rogers drew from his spirituality to teach generations of children the importance of kindness, acceptance, and love for one another.

With over 4,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In this acclaimed memoir, a wealthy Danish woman becomes the unexpected head of a coffee plantation in a Kenya colonized by the British Empire. The inspiration behind the Academy Award–winning film starring Meryl Streep.

This compelling history of the tumultuous era that produced the famous King James Bible “breezily narrates the political and religious struggles of the early 17th century” (Publishers Weekly). A “scrupulously elegant account” (New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester).

What does your waiter really think about you? This New York Times bestseller offers a witty look behind the scenes of the food-service industry through the eyes of staff who’ve truly seen it all. “As delightful as it is irreverent” (The Washington Post).

Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver returns with her first nonfiction narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways…

A New York Times bestseller with over 84,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: With his groundbreaking ventures, Elon Musk has become a polarizing figure in the tech industry. An award-winning journalist delivers “a tremendous look into arguably the world’s most important entrepreneur” (The Washington Post).