Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

“Vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched” (Publishers Weekly starred review): Uncover the life of Nikola Tesla, the scientist and inventor who shaped modern electricity. “A wonderfully readable and illuminating biography” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille).

Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first personman or…

Blending literature and memoir, Ann Patchett, author of State of  Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments—to writing, family, friends, dogs, books,…

Follow the true story of Pat and Mandy Retzlaff, who risked their lives to shelter the horses left behind by those fleeing Mugabe in early 2000s Zimbabwe. An inspiring story that “showcases the seemingly small but deeply significant heroism of doing the right thing” (Booklist).

In this New York Times bestseller, the author of The Professor and the Madman reveals how explorers and innovators of all kinds forged a united American nation. “Vivid, valuable… An extraordinary, propulsive tale” (The Wall Street Journal).

“Gripping” (The New York Times Book Review): When Nicholas found a trunk filled with his deceased aunt’s personal treasures, he embarked on a journey that revealed the true story of a woman who lived a complicated life in her native England during World War II.

In an era of upheaval for Britain’s aristocracy, a remarkable American named Catherine Wendell presided over life at Highclere Castle — the setting for the TV series Downton Abbey. “A compelling portrait” (Publishers Weekly) from a New York Times bestselling author.

Eddie Chapman was a charming criminal, a con man, and a philanderer. He was also one of the most remarkable…

A New York Times bestseller with over 2,400 five-star reviews on Amazon: Raised in a devout Muslim home, Nabeel faced a wrenching transition when he first encountered Jesus. Here you’ll find the thought-provoking story of his journey to Christianity.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHIES OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND ALBERT EINSTEIN, THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE BIOGRAPHY OF STEVE…