Best Biography and Memoir Recommendations

Author Fred Waitzkin remembers his son's first big win.

Everyone bow to the King.

Mary McCarthy's books pushed boundaries.

Meet the women of the White House.

"For me and the countless women who put their lives at risk to control their own destinies, the world changed in 1973 when Roe v. Wade became the law of the land."

Tuck in for a long evening with these juicy, super scandalous celebrity biographies.

These First Ladies were leaders in their own right.

The biography is the basis for a new Netflix documentary, streaming April 27.

Read an excerpt from a book by the beloved stand-up comedian.

Be struck by excellent storytelling and raw honesty.

"Keep cool but care." —Thomas Pynchon

Get lost in these true love stories!

“I believe that all children should be surrounded by books and animals.”―Gerald Durrell

These entertaining yarns will delight readers of all ages.

Meet the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's most fanciful novel.

These books are necessary for new fans and longtime listeners alike.

Flannery is our homegirl. Forever.

Delve deeper into the world of Oz.

Add some background reading material to your favorite podcast.

Here's how to choose your next read.