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Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime.

Dec 16, 2024 · From your favorite figures to hidden stories you've never heard, these biographies will keep you glued to the page.

Apr 27, 2024 · Uncover extraordinary lives with our list of the best biographies of all time. From historical figures to modern icons, discover the books that tell it all.

What are the best in-depth biographies? (Please exclude Memoirs/Autobiographies. You can find many lists for those books, including this one.)

Dec 1, 2022 · We also limited it to one book per author, and one book per subject. In ranked order, here are the best biographies of all time.

Katharine Hepburn was an indomitable American stage and film actress, known as a spirited performer with a touch of eccentricity. She introduced into her roles a strength of character previously …

Oct 3, 2025 · Take a glimpse into the lives of some of the world's most inspiring and successful celebrities, politicians and sports people and more in our edit of the best autobiographies and …

Jun 1, 2025 · One of the best-written biographies I’ve ever read was Samuel Johnson by John Wain (1975). Just so well-written. Some biographies from poets and novelists work better than others (I’m …

Feb 2, 2010 · Discover the lives of remarkable individuals through the best biographies, chosen from a wide array of reputable literary sources and biography enthusiasts. These compelling reads offer …