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 ...

The best biographies help us learn about and contemplate the world. By reading about pivotal figures in history, we better understand the cultural context that we live in today. In learning the life ...

Elvis Presley often topped the pop music charts, but he also is no stranger to the best-seller lists. Whether promising scandalous revelations (Albert Goldman's "Elvis"), intimate secrets (Priscilla ...

“James,” by Percival Everett won the fiction prize, and Jason Roberts received the biography prize for “Every Living Thing.” By Alexandra Alter Joumana Khatib and Gregory Cowles Nineteen books were ...

Ron Chernow traces the life of a profound, unpredictable and irascibly witty writer. By Dwight Garner When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission ...