Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest to Track Down the Last Remaining Lesbian Bars in AmericaA former Rookie contributor and creator of the popular blog Effing Dykes investigates the disappearance of America's lesbian bars by visiting the last few in existence.Lesbian bars have always been treasured safe spaces for their customers, providing not only a good time but a...
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Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of JesusFrom the award-winning author of The Gnostic Gospels comes a captivating new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how he inspired a religion that reshaped the world. Elaine Pagels changed our understanding of the origins of Christianity with her...
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Men We Reaped: A MemoirNamed a Best Book of the Century by The New York Times Book Review and New York Magazine The two-time National Book Award winner and author of Salvage the Bones and Let Us Descend, contends with the deaths of five young men dear to...
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MelaniaAn Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller Melania is a compelling and inspirational memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination. In her memoir, Melania reflects on...
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Matisse in Morocco: A Journey of Light and ColorThe remarkable and little-known story of Henri Matisse and his groundbreaking time in Morocco, a fertile period that transformed his art and cemented his legacy. In winter of 1912, Henri Matisse--forty-two, nearing mid-career, and yet to find lasting critical acceptance, public admiration, or financial...
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Mainline Mama: A MemoirA powerful exploration of self-resilience, family, and community from activist and prison abolitionist Keeonna Harris.Keeonna and Jason met as young teens. Only fourteen, Keeonna had never had a boyfriend before, dreamed of attending Spelman to become an obstetrician, and thought she was "grown." Within...
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Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and BordersLonglisted for the National Book AwardLonglisted for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award for CriticismShortlisted for the Reading the West Book Award in Memoir A brilliant, singular collection of essays that looks to music, fantasy, and pop culture--from Beyoncé to Game of Thrones--to...
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Ludwig Van BeethovenLearn about the inspiring story of Ludwig van Beethoven, the groundbreaking pianist and composer who changed the shape of classical music.Little Ludwig grew up in the city of Bonn in Germany. His father and his grandfather were both musicians, and they hoped that Ludwig...
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Little Myths Thor: The Making of a GodDive into Norse mythology and learn how Thor became a strong, hammer-wielding god in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and who rode around on...
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Little Myths Medusa: The Making of a MonsterDive into Greek mythology and learn how Medusa became the snake-haired monster she is in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Medusa for the halo of snakes that sit on her head and her ability to turn anyone...
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Little Britches: Father and I Were RanchersA most appealing book . . . Its genuineness and its simplicity will build up a large audience of enthusiastic readers.--San Francisco ChronicleRalph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes...
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Little Book of Gucci: The Story of the Iconic Fashion HouseThe Little Book of Gucci tells the story of this historic yet flourishing house, and the visionary looks that have cemented its place in fashion history.One of the oldest Italian fashion brands in existence today, Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921. Guccio Gucci...
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Little Book of Elvis Presley: Inspirational Quotes from the King of Rock 'n' RollA bite-sized collection of quotes by and about the King of Rock 'n' Roll.Elvis was one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, and his music and movement changed the course of rock. This collection of more than 170 fascinating quotes...
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Liar's PokerMichael Lewis was fresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when he landed a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street's premier investment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose from callow trainee to bond salesman, raking in millions...
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Letters and Papers from PrisonOne of the great classics of prison literature, Letters and Papers from Prison effectively serves as the last will and testament of the Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a young German pastor who was executed by the Nazis in 1945 for his...
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LettersOne of The New Statesman's Best Books of the YearOne of Kirkus Reviews' Best Nonfiction Books of 2024One of The New Yorker's 'Best Books We've Read in 2024 So Far' THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - The letters of one of...
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Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True MemoirThe #1 New York Times bestselling (mostly true) memoir from the hilarious author of Furiously Happy. "Gaspingly funny and wonderfully inappropriate."--O, The Oprah Magazine When Jenny Lawson was little, all she ever wanted was to fit in. That dream was cut short by her...
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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual"Wonderful . . . a moving autobiography, the story of a unique business, and a detailed blueprint for hope." --Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel In this 10th anniversary edition, Yvon Chouinard--legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.--shares...
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Let Me Tell You What I Mean: An Essay CollectionNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From one of our most iconic and influential writers, the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking a timeless collection that reveals what would become Joan Didion's subjects, including the press, politics, California robber barons, women, and her...
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Leo Messi*Everymom Best Book for Early Reading* In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world's most skilled and celebrated soccer players. As a child, Leo developed his passion for soccer...
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