Biography/Autobiography

Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk and one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century. His writing on…

Howdy! So, you've got this awesome book about the-one-and-only Dolly Parton, the country music legend, book enthusiast,…

Faith Jones was brought up in a rather unique way. She grew up on a secluded farm in Macau, where her family belonged…

When Iris Krasnow was just a sprightly 8-year-old, she embarked on her first grand adventure: sleep-away camp in the…

Imagine if all your dreams came through but you still weren't happy. Then image that dream life slipped away? How would…

Through stunning images, acclaimed photographer Rick Smolan tells the astounding story of Robyn Davidson, who crossed…

Faith Jones had an ordinary childhood just like anybody else. She prayed for hours every day, read prophecies written…

Kinari Webb was a fledgling herself when she began studying orangutans in Borneo. The plight of these "people of the…

Help save the planet with Greta Thunberg, write stories with Maya Angelou, or play dress up with David Bowie. A total of…

You probably didn't see him as a deranged killer in Death Wish. But you might have clocked his role as a journalist…

Another entry in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book inspires readers to think big and believe in their…

Britney Spears seemingly won at life, as she became wealthy and famous at a young age. But fame always sat uneasily with…

Robin Hood is one of the most long-lasting and notorious folk characters in the world. He was portrayed as a loveable…

Before the gold medals, commercials, and millions of dollars, these world-famous athletes were just kids growing up and…

Zaji Cox is a dancer, model, and artist from the outskirts of Portland who has been writing since a young age. Plums for…

Discover the inspiring true story of the artist Yoko Ono. As a youngster in Japan, little Yoko had everything she…

The Notorious B.I.G, or Biggie, was an icon of the 1990s who lived the most stereotypical rapper life. We're…

Action Park was the legendary amusement park so dangerous it was called, variously, "Traction Par," "Accident Park," or…

Hail to the Chin is Bruce Campbell's follow-up to his first biography If Chins Could Kill. Hail to the Chin tells the…

If you, like Meatloaf, would do anything for love but you won't do that, then Like A Bat Out Of Hell is the book for…

In Letter to My Transgender Daughter, Amy Ellis Nutt tells the story of her family's journey after their daughter,…

From the acclaimed author of How to Catch a Mole comes this new book about the joy of gardening, among other small…

As a vibrant cultural icon whose music and style defied traditional ideas of race, gender, sex, and identity, Prince has…

In this beautifully compiled collection of biographical reflections and artistic achievements, co-curators John…

Before he became our favorite neighbor on television, little Freddie Rogers was often sick and had trouble making…

The wife of the musician Prince, an artist and musician herself, shares the story of their relationship and four-year…

This full-color graphic novel tells the story of Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Latter Day Saints through a…