Best biographies

Not only are they informative and interesting, but the very best biographies are as entertaining, compelling, engaging, and page-turning as fiction.

The Ten Best Biographies and Autobiographies of All Time

Not only are they informative and interesting, but the very best biographies are as entertaining, compelling, engaging, and page-turning as fiction.

Best Biography & Memoir Reads 2023

What are the best memoirs of all time? Discover the top bestselling memoirs that you need on your reading list.

As I've mentioned before, I try to always be in the middle of several books at once so that I've got a pick to fit every mood that might come up. My "ideal four" genres to always have going on? An adult fiction, a young adult fiction, a nonfiction (often a self-help or religious title),

Reading Christian biographies is important because they inspire us to persevere, and more importantly, remind us of God's power and faithfulness. They leave us with the thought, “If she can do that, I can, too.”

It's Memoir March at BookPage, and we're celebrating by sharing 16 of the year's best true stories. There's something for every reader among these stirring personal narratives from Will Schwalbe, Goldie Taylor, Christie Tate, Katherine May, Bozoma Saint John and more.

The best autobiographies give you a first-person peek into the lives of some of the world's most extraordinary people.

Looking for the best biographies for teens? In this post, we go over our favorites, runner ups, and value picks for inspiring life stories.