Biography

Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, 'All Creatures Great and Small' is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors.

Here is a luminous and haunting memoir from the prize-winning poet - a story of love, heartbreak and coming of age, and a fearless exploration of queer identity and trauma. When Seán meets Elias, the two fall headlong into a love story. But as Elias struggles with severe depression, the couple c...

The funny, sad and often incredible life of a local policeman patrolling his home town

An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recount...

An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice. In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recount...

It was an ordinary day in 2016. In Gatwick Airport, Jonathan and his wife Anna were having breakfast with their two little children while waiting for their flight to be called. And then it happened, a familiar sensation that Jonathan hadn't had for decades: an out-of-body experience that transpor...

From her early roles as the original Carry On dolly bird to her current hit as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, Barbara Windsor's success in theatre, film and TV has made her a British icon. Her biography includes her secret wedding in April 2000.

Fergal Keane's memoir is the poignant story of a son's search for his father and the reconciliation that is possible even after death. He addresses his experience of wars of different kinds, some very public and others acutely personal. In a memoir of staggering power and candour, award-winning j...

Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with the...

Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with the...