Non-fiction

Category: Biography

The books here are listed alphabetically by authors' surnames.

by Christine Adams with Michael McMahon
The extraordinary true story of a woman who moved her house from Hertfordshire to Norfolk!
by Caroline Biggs
A little known period in the history of Cambridge when women were held at the mercy of a powerful few.
by Ian Collins
A fascinating biography of Ronald Blythe, told with warmth, reverence and affection.
by Jacky Colliss Harvey
A beautiful book exploring how writers through the generations have been inspired to walk through the Suffolk landscape.
by Jessica Duchen
A compelling and comprehensive biography of an incredible pianist and an incredible woman.
by Joe Dunthorne
A refreshingly wry and entertaining memoir, investigating motivations and morals in a challenging period of time with big questions for us all.
by Laura Freeman
A beautiful exploration into the world of Jim Edie and all he created at Kettle's Yard.
by Anna Funder
A wonderful, rich, multi-faceted peek into the life of Eileen O'Shaughnessy, wife of George Orwell who contributed much more than has previously been acknowledged.
by Midge Gillies
A gripping account of the lives of six women who first flew the Atlantic in the 1920s.
by Sean Hepburn Ferrer Wendy Holden
The official biography of the film star, fashion icon and humanitarian, written by her son with journalist and biographer Wendy Holden.
by Hetta Howes
Four extraordinary women who provide an insight to life in the medieval period. A fabulous read.
by Hope Jahren
A story of a life in science exploring the wonders of plants and trees. Compelling and fascinating.
by Penny Lancaster
The TV personality Penny Lancaster shares an uplifting, inspiring story of her life.
by Alice Loxton
A perfect gift at coming-of-age, looking at the younger lives of people through history.
by Deborah Lutz
The first comprehensive biography of Emily Bronte in 20 years.
by Janet Malcolm
Looking at the life of Sylvia Plath through five key biographies.
by Antony Penrose
The essential guide to the story of the phenomenal Lee Miller, with brilliant photography included.
by Sally Percy
A brilliant introduction to some of the pioneering, innovative and inspiring leaders of our time.
by Rebecca Solnit
Wonderfully informative and inspiring account of Orwell's appreciation of the natural world, leading us to explore many other facets of his life and ours.
by Frances Welch
A gripping account of the fates of the granddaughters of Queen Victoria.
by Frances Wilson
A fabulous biography of a truly extraordinary woman, and her work.
by Lucy Worsley
Agatha Christie's life never fails to intrigue and fascinate, and this is a warm, informative and entertaining new biography.