Arik: The Life of Ariel Sharon

Following his death on January 11, Israel's controversial prime minister is assessed in this important and engaging biography.

By Beau Riffenburgh

Pinkerton’s Great Detective: The Amazing Life and Times of James McParland

The Irish immigrant turned private investigator was both idolized and reviled.

Little Failure: A Memoir

By Gary Shteyngart

Little Failure: A Memoir

A novelistic and immensely readable account of the author's early life.

The Explorer Gene

Tom Cheshire

The Explorer Gene

The story of a family whose DNA compels them to push the limits of humans' earthly limitations.

My Crazy Century: A Memoir

By Ivan Klíma; translated by Craig Cravens

My Crazy Century: A Memoir

The celebrated novelist's memoir tells the tale of how a man lived without freedom and fought for it.

The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams

This portrait of the legendary baseball player delves beyond the game and into his complicated private life.

A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London, and New York

In an unflinching memoir, the actress recounts a life both fragmented and enchanting.

Mozart: A Life

By Paul Johnson

Mozart: A Life

The master of quick-read history offers an excellent biography for anyone curious to know more about the fascinating composer.