Biography & True Stories

A powerful account of the life of political activist Angela Davis, detailing her journey from a childhood in Birmingham, Alabama to becoming a prom...

Paul O'Grady shares more about his life in this sequel to At My Mother's Knee. At 18, he has experienced a range of adventures including being a ca...

This book explores Nick Cave's inner life through over forty hours of conversations with Seán O'Hagan. It offers insights into Cave's thoughts on f...

Hugh Bonneville shares his experiences as an actor, offering a candid look at his life in the entertainment industry. He recounts memorable moments...

This book explores the author's journey of receiving an autism diagnosis after 20 years of navigating life without understanding her condition. It ...

This collection features a selection of essays by Fran Lebowitz, known for her sharp wit and keen observations on various aspects of life. She tack...

Eula Biss reflects on her recent purchase of a home and examines the implications of money, class, and capitalism. Through a personal lens, she exp...

A memoir from a global music icon. Sinéad O'Connor shares her life story, detailing her troubled childhood in a dysfunctional family and her rise t...

In this collection of essays, the author reflects on personal and societal upheavals with a blend of humour and poignant insights. The writing expl...

In this memoir, Travis Alabanza explores seven phrases that have been directed at them as a Black, mixed race, non-binary individual. Each phrase v...

Anthony Seldon embarks on a 35-day pilgrimage from the French-Swiss border to the English Channel, motivated by the vision of a young British soldi...

This memoir explores the impact of trauma on the author's life. Stephanie Foo details her struggles with complex PTSD, stemming from a childhood ma...

Sarah Langford reflects on her return to farming after leaving her career as a barrister. She confronts the challenges modern farmers face, which d...

Over a century after it sank, the ship Endurance, lost during Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, was discovered in the Weddell Sea. This...

Raynor and Moth undertake a 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path as they face personal challenges, particularly Moth's declini...

This book offers a personal perspective on life in the West from an immigrant's viewpoint. Having grown up in the Soviet Union, the author shares h...

Rogues features twelve compelling articles by Patrick Radden Keefe, focusing on themes of crime, corruption, and deceit. Each story delves into rea...

Your Child Is Not Broken is a practical guide for parents of neurodivergent children. It offers insights from Heidi Mavir, who shares her experienc...

In this memoir, Rob Delaney reflects on the profound impact of losing his son Henry to a brain tumour at just one year old. He shares his journey t...

This book presents a chronological timeline of Israel's history, covering events from Biblical times to the present. It aims to provide readers wit...