Galileo: A Life
A suspenseful narrative and spiritive rendition of the life of Galileo.
Biography and Memoir
Mary Shelley
‘The most dazzling biography of a female writer to have come my way for a decade…' – Financial Times ‘To be savoured for its vivid and sympa…
Casanova: The World of a Seductive Genius
"The remarkable story of Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), an impoverished abandoned boy who became the notorious libertine, famous writer, and …
Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured
The profoundly inspiring and fully documented saga of Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French natio…
Under a Rock
Chris Stein, co-founder and guitarist of Blondie, reveals the untold story behind the band’s rise and the vibrant New York punk scene in thi…
Unleashed
A candid and unrestrained memoir by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, revealing the high-stakes decisions and crises of his leadership…
Didion & Babitz
An intimate exploration of the complex friendship and rivalry between two iconic American writers, Joan Didion and Eve Babitz, revealing a h…
Goethe: His Faustian Life
A. N. Wilson's vibrant biography explores Goethe as a genius polymath whose insatiable curiosity shaped modern Western thought, focusing on …
Naked Portrait
Naked Portrait is a gripping memoir by Rose Boyt that explores her complex relationship with her father, the legendary painter Lucian Freud,…
Experience
Martin Amis delves into his complex relationship with his father, Kingsley Amis, and the haunting legacy of his cousin Lucy Partington, offe…
Levels of Life
Julian Barnes weaves together the stories of a pioneering balloonist, a colonel smitten with Sarah Bernhardt, and his own profound journey t…
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
A raw and hilarious memoir about growing up in an unconventional household, Jeanette Winterson's story is a testament to resilience and the …
On Writing
Stephen King's part memoir, part master class on writing offers invaluable insights and personal anecdotes for aspiring writers and fans ali…
Heavy
Kiese Laymon's raw and powerful memoir delves into the physical and emotional toll of violence, grief, and trauma, offering a deeply persona…
Stay True
A poignant memoir exploring friendship, grief, and the search for identity, Hua Hsu's 'Stay True' is a heartfelt journey through loss and th…
H Is for Hawk
A grieving daughter turns to falconry to cope with loss, forging a profound bond with a fierce goshawk in this award-winning memoir.
Your Crib, My Qibla
A poignant exploration of grief and the struggle to find words for loss, as a father grapples with the death of his child.
Shot in the Heart
A haunting memoir that delves into the dark heart of an American family marked by violence and tragedy, as Mikal Gilmore grapples with his b…
A Long Walk Home
A harrowing memoir of survival and resilience, Judith Tebbutt recounts her 192-day ordeal as a hostage of Somali pirates, torn away from her…
iWoz
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, shares his journey from a curious kid to the creator of the first personal computer, offering a pers…
Becoming Steve Jobs
Uncover the transformative journey of Steve Jobs from his exile to his triumphant return, revealing the secrets of his success.
Inside Steve's Brain
Dive into the mind of Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionized technology and became a cultural icon. This book offers a unique blend of…
Tim Cook
Discover how Tim Cook transformed Apple into a trillion-dollar company while fostering a culture of kindness and innovation.
Kitchen Confidential
Anthony Bourdain's wild and unfiltered memoir takes you behind the scenes of the culinary world, filled with humor, shock, and mouth-waterin…