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 ...

Think you know the full and complete story about George Washington, Steve Jobs, or Joan of Arc? Think again.

It is year-end list season. And for your reading and gift-giving pleasure, NPR has rounded up more than 350 of our favorite books this year. If that sounds like a lot, do not worry because Andrew ...

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Each age has its own way of drawing the arc of a human life. Ours is concerned with its unpredictability. Credit...Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomas Supported by By Parul Sehgal Parul Sehgal is a ...

In honor of Black History Month — but best read all year round — here are some of my favorite recent children’s biographies of famous Black LGBTQ+ Americans. Brand new is the superb “Jimmy's Rhythm & ...

We’re very familiar with words and music. But words about music can be just as exciting. There is never a shortage of books about music -- memoirs, biographies, large-scale histories, critical ...

Searches for the singer-songwriter have surged since her poignant performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards. By Rudie Obias If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on ...

NPR has rounded up more than 350 of our favorite books this year. Today, we're focusing on biographies and memoirs. It is year-end list season. And for your reading and gift-giving pleasure, NPR has ...