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  1. Best Biographies of 2023

    Book List. Best Biographies of 2023. NONFICTION. MAY 16, 2023. NONFICTION. KING. by Jonathan Eig An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review > FULL REVIEW > get a copy. bookshelf NONFICTION. SEPT. 12, 2023. NONFICTION. LARRY MCMURTRY. by ...

  2. The Best New Biographies of 2023

    Einstein in Time and Space by Samuel Graydon (Scribner, November 14) Overlooked: A Celebration of Remarkable, Underappreciated People Who Broke the Rules and Changed the World by Amisha Padnani (Penguin Random House, November 14). Without further ado, here are the best biographies of 2023 so far!

  3. Best History & Biography 2023

    Perhaps this year's most expansive book, The Wager crosses rigorous research with true-crime verve, peppered with elements of survival tale, legal thriller, and horror story. The 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards have two rounds of voting open to all registered Goodreads members. Winners will be announced December 07, 2023.

  4. Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2023

    10 Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2023: Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford. Once Upon a Tome by Oliver Darkshire. Larry McMurtry: A Life by Tracy Daugherty. The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones. My Effin' Life by Geddy Lee.

  5. The Best Biographies of 2023: The National Book Critics Circle

    Talented biographers examine the interplay between individual qualities and greater social forces, explains Elizabeth Taylor—chair of the judges for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle award for biography.Here, she offers us an overview of their five-book shortlist, including a garlanded account of the life of J. Edgar Hoover and a group biography of post-war female philosophers.

  6. Best biographies and memoirs of 2023, as chosen by Amazon editors

    Eig's biography is a triumph—visceral, riveting, and so much more, which is why we named it the #1 Best Biography and Memoir, and why it is. You probably have strong opinions about Elon Musk, thanks to his pugnacious tweets on the platform currently known as "X.". But those unpredictable outbursts only tell a fraction of the ...

  7. New Biography

    The Best Biographies of 2023: The National Book Critics Circle Shortlist. Elizabeth Taylor, Biographer. Buy now. Mr. B: George Balanchine's Twentieth Century by Jennifer Homans. Read expert recommendations "It's a biography of a man who almost walks with the 20th century, so you get all that history. Balanchine was of Georgian heritage ...

  8. The Best Memoirs and Autobiographies of 2023

    All together, it becomes something expansive — an insightful personal history but also a brilliant philosophical text about the very nature of sacrifice and autonomy. In Vitro: On Longing and ...

  9. 100 Notable Books of 2023

    100 Notable Books of 2023. Each year, we pore over thousands of new books, seeking out the best novels, memoirs, biographies, poetry collections, stories and more.

  10. Best Biographies and top memoirs of 2023

    Best Biographies and Memoirs of 2023. Congratulations to Jonathan Eig on King: A Life, our pick for the best biography and memoir of the year. See the full list below, or browse all of the best books of 2023 < Go back to Best Books of 2023. Featured in Best Books of 2023. Top 100: Print Books; Top 100: Kindle Books; Celebrity Picks;

  11. 20 Best New Biography Books To Read In 2024

    A list of 20 new biography books you should read in 2024, such as Life, Bismarck, Funny Boy, Charlie Hustle and Martha Stewart. Categories Experts Newsletter icon-search

  12. 10 Best Biographies/Memoirs of 2023

    10 Best Biographies of 2023. It's been a big year for biographies, with everything from Prince Harry to Britney Spear delivering their own books. There have been a lot of excellent books in this category this year . ... A Memoir of My Former Self is a wonderful book and certainly one of the best released this year. The Forgotten Girls ...

  13. The Best Books of 2023: Biography

    10+ in stock. Usually dispatched within 2-3 working days. In the most eagerly-awaited memoir of 2023, Prince Harry tells his version of the story about the tragic death of his mother Princess Diana, life within the Royal Family and his marriage to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, with remarkable candour and directness.

  14. The best biographies to read in 2023

    Mathew Parker's Goldeneye does the same for Bond author Ian Fleming - and in doing so, both books enlarge considerably on the biography's core subject. READ NEXT: Best reading lights to brighten up your page. The best biographies to read in 2023 1. Let's Do It: The Authorised Biography of Victoria Wood by Jasper Rees: Best showbiz biography

  15. The Best Books of 2023

    The Best Books of 2023. Each week, our editors and critics recommend the most captivating, notable, brilliant, thought-provoking, and talked-about books. ... intimate biography traces the career ...

  16. Best books of 2023: Maureen Corrigan's top-10 reads of the year

    Best books of 2023: ... Biography of X, is the story of a widow during what she calls the "boneless days" of her grief, trying to piece together the truth about her wife, an artist who called ...

  17. 30 Best Biographies to Read Now 2024

    1. Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude (2020) Read More. Shop Now. 2. The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk by ...

  18. The Best Books of 2023 So Far

    King: A Life, Jonathan Eig. Jonathan Eig's book on Martin Luther King Jr. is the first biography of the civil rights icon in decades. It's a refreshing portrait of King, offering an intimate ...

  19. The Best Books of 2023: This Year's Must-Reads

    Photo: Macmillan. One of many excellent novels published in 2023 that blur the line between fact and fiction ( Same Bed Different Dreams, by Ed Park; The Maniac, by Benjamín Labatut; Blackouts ...

  20. NPR : Books We Love

    Here are 380+ great reads from 2023 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics. Books We Love Great reads, thoughtfully curated by NPR ... Staff Picks Biography & Memoir Book Club Ideas Comics & Graphic Novels Cookbooks & Food Eye-Opening Reads Family Matters For Art Lovers For History Lovers For Music Lovers For Sports Lovers ...

  21. The best books of 2023

    The very best books of 2023. From buzzy novels to literary biographies, Vox's book critic breaks down the year in reading. If you buy something from a Vox link, Vox Media may earn a commission.

  22. New Biographies and Memoirs To Read This Year

    From New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and bestselling author Nicholas D. Kristof, an intimate and gripping memoir about a life in journalism. This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning — a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated ...

  23. The Best Books of 2023

    QUICK ADD. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (2023 B&N Author of the Year) by David Grann. QUICK ADD. The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon. by David Grann. David Grann is the inaugural recipient of the Author of the Year award from Barnes & Noble in 2023, celebrating his impressive array of achievements ...

  24. Biographies to read before the end of summer

    August 25, 2024 There's one month left of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Before you get booked and busy in the autumn rush, check out these biographies and memoirs for a dose of inspiration. From a courageous family and a Nobel laureate to a determined golfer, America's first Black female billionaire, and an everyday superfan, these titles impart wisdom and celebrate the resilience of ...

  25. Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography Hardcover

    WENDY LOGGIA is the author of many books for young readers, including Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography. A longtime admirer of Taylor Swift, she can't pick a favorite song, though there is a video of her singing Wildest Dreams with the windows down on a road trip that holds a special place in her heart. ELISA CHAVARRI is a freelance illustrator originally from Lima, Peru.