Between the World and Me
A powerful and intimate letter from a father to his son about race in America, blending personal narrative with historical and social commen…
Biography and Memoir
Into Thin Air
A harrowing account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster that claimed the lives of eight climbers, and one man's struggle to survive.
Steve Jobs
A riveting biography of Steve Jobs, the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized six industries with his relentless pursuit of perfection a…
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
An analysis of Abraham Lincoln's political talents identifies the character strengths and abilities that enabled his successful election, in…
The Things They Carried
A poignant and powerful exploration of war's impact on soldiers, blending fact and fiction to reveal the emotional and psychological burdens…
Night
A harrowing autobiographical account of survival in Nazi concentration camps, questioning the existence of God in the face of unimaginable h…
The Year of Magical Thinking
A raw and poignant exploration of love, loss, and resilience, this memoir captures the essence of a marriage and the profound impact of grie…
In the Dream House
A groundbreaking memoir that redefines the boundaries of personal storytelling, Carmen Maria Machado's In the Dream House is a raw and innov…
The Salt Path
A heart-wrenching and uplifting true story of love, loss, and the healing power of nature, as a couple embarks on a 630-mile journey along t…
Unbroken
The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, a delinquent turned Olympic runner, who survived a plane crash and endured unimaginable hardsh…
Born a Crime
Trevor Noah's compelling and humorous coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa.
Palimpsest
Gore Vidal's witty and insightful memoir chronicles his extraordinary life, from political activism to literary fame, and his unforgettable …
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou's powerful debut memoir captures the essence of childhood, the brutality of prejudice, and the transformative power of words.
The Heart of a Woman
Maya Angelou's powerful memoir delves into her life as a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, offering a vivid portrait of Harlem'…
Mom & Me & Mom
A moving memoir about Maya Angelou's complex and transformative relationship with her mother, revealing the profound moments that shaped the…
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
A powerful account of Malcolm X's transformation from a street hustler to a global icon, revealing the political philosophy that inspired a …
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic, " The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The …
Einstein: His Life and Universe
From Isaacson, the bestselling author of "Benjamin Franklin," comes the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all his papers have be…
Alexander Hamilton
Discover the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who shaped America's future with his visionary ideas and relentle…
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Uncover the extraordinary life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian whose courageous stand against Nazi Germany reshaped faith and resistanc…
Cleopatra: A Life
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egy…
Grant
Discover the remarkable rise of Ulysses S. Grant from a failed civilian to a celebrated Civil War general and U.S. President, as chronicled …
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
Discover the captivating life of Catherine the Great, from her tumultuous rise to power to her reign as one of history's most remarkable fem…
Marie Antoinette: The Journey
Unravel the enigmatic life of Marie Antoinette, from her extravagant reign to her tragic downfall, in this compelling biography that challen…