Jonathan Eig's "King: A Life," a biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was recognized as one of the best books of 2023. Biographies offer a chance to explore the decision-making and ...

Think you know the full and complete story about George Washington, Steve Jobs, or Joan of Arc? Think again.

This is shaping up to be a strong year for life writing, with a number of powerful and palpable life stories chronicled in memoirs and biographies well worth checking out. Take A Hymn to Life, an ...

In honor of Black History Month — but best read all year round — here are some of my favorite recent children’s biographies of famous Black LGBTQ+ Americans. Brand new is the superb “Jimmy's Rhythm & ...

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, here are 10 recent biographies of women artists to round out your reading list—at any point throughout the year. Sheila Barker tackles the life and career of ...