Biography & True Stories

Annie Ernaux explores a relationship with a much younger student that revives memories of her youth. This connection forces her to confront her pas...

This book tells the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. He models himself aft...

Damian is a seven-year-old boy placed in the care of Cathy Glass after being taken from his mother, Rachel, who struggles to care for her children....

Maria Konnikova, a New York Times bestselling author, had no prior experience with poker when she sought mentorship from Erik Seidel, a legendary p...

This book explores the transformation of football through data analysis, focusing on the last two decades. It examines how clubs have shifted from ...

This book explores the author's longing for the existence of God, presenting a personal reflection on how life might be improved by a divine presen...

This book highlights ten individuals who have inspired Marcus Rashford throughout his life and career. Each profile details how these heroes have i...

A raw examination of love and heartbreak, the story follows Annie Lord as she reflects on a past relationship. She recounts the highs of first love...

Richard E. Grant shares his journey from Swaziland to London, where he pursued a career in acting and met dialect coach Joan Washington. Their near...

Angela Hui shares her experiences growing up in a Chinese takeaway in rural Wales. The book explores the challenges her family faced, including pre...

In this first volume of Jane Birkin's diaries, readers are taken into the vibrant world of 1960s London and 1970s Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The entri...

This book follows a publicist who leaves her life in Florence to open a small bookshop in the Tuscan hills. It explores her challenges and triumphs...

This memoir explores Kit de Waal's childhood in a household marked by stark contrasts. Her mother, a chaotic figure, avoided traditional celebratio...

This book offers an insight into Esme Young's life, detailing her journey from a young girl with a passion for drawing to a successful designer. It...

This book is a collection of advice columns written by Cheryl Strayed under the pseudonym Dear Sugar. It compiles her most insightful and compassio...

This memoir offers insights from the life of an Academy Award-winning actor. It combines personal stories with reflections on success, failure, joy...