Biography Books

Patriot

by Alexei Navalny

Bravery incarnate, this is the harrowing true story of one man's unshakeable dedication to his country despite the deadly risks. It's personal and political, offering a completely human portrait of an activist and a man.

Citizen: My Life After the White House

by Bill Clinton

If you’ve ever wondered what life after presidency entails, look no further. Detailing his life outside of the White House, and with an eye to the wider world, former President Clinton reflects on the past 23 years in this candid and compassionate memoir.

Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

by Salman Rushdie

For the first time, masterpiece-maker Salman Rushdie is telling the story of the attempt on his life. In exacting detail, he tells of the incident and subsequent fight for survival, all while bandying with the timely theme of freedom of speech and book banning. This is harrowing nonfiction from a premier voice of his generation.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

by Ina Garten

In her long-awaited memoir, the Barefoot Contessa shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table. Be Ready When the Luck Happens is available October 1st.

Sociopath: A Memoir

by Patric Gagne

A striking memoir detailing the author's journey to understanding herself and her mental disorder. With a dynamic and empathetic narrative voice that's impossible not to root for, this is the kind of memoir that will inspire not just in what the author did for herself, but in the light it sheds on sociopathy as a whole.