Biography Books & True Stories
It is human nature to be fascinated by other people and the very best memoirs and biographies draw readers into lives either truly unique or eminently relatable. Classic autobiographies like Cider With Rosie or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings evoke both their author’s inner lives and a specific time and place, whilst others shed light on complex public figures - or provide plenty of juicy gossip. This is the place to find great books on the good, the bad and the fascinating.
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Our selection of classic titles
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Voices For Change - Remarkable Lives
The Non-Fiction You Need to Read in 2024
Ranging across biography, history, cookery and more, discover the non-fiction books we are most excited about in 2024.
The Waterstones Round Up: April's Best Books
With plenty of eagerly-awaited titles finally arriving this month, April is simply bursting with brilliant books.
Chris Broad on What NOT to Do in Japan
Chris Broad, the author of Abroad in Japan, our Non-Fiction Book of the Month for April, on how to avoid terrible faux pas when visiting the Land of the Rising Sun.
An Exclusive Q&A with Patric Gagne
In an exclusive Q&A with her editor Melissa Flashman, the author of Sociopath discusses the complexities of the condition and the importance of her memoir.
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