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An epic account of a New York dynasty and its rise to political influence
Social insights and eccentricities from behind the counter at one of the world’s oldest antiquarian booksellers
The former editor’s boisterous autobiography charts the runaway, reckless success of the 1990s ‘lad’ magazine and the aftermath of addiction
The Brazilian novelist blurred the boundaries between the everyday and the extraordinary in thought-provoking ways
Andrew Roberts draws on special archive access to deliver a biography of a towering media pioneer
Facing terminal illness, the neurosurgeon reflects on mortality in a poignant collection of musings and memories
Caroline Davison focuses on a life-changing episode in the English composer’s travels and erases misconceptions along the way
The American poet’s gathered autobiographical reflections, many written as therapy, reveal his wisdom and inspirations
Barry Forshaw’s detailed study unravels clues to the Belgian writer’s prolific output and controversial life
In this short family sequel, Édouard Louis recounts his mother’s plight and liberation
The veteran journalist offers a deeply researched account of the Oscar-winning producer, from his childhood to conviction
The former Lazard chairman was known for his aversion to Wall Street fads and his ability to spot banking talent
The Pulp frontman’s attic clear-out makes for a droll, unlikely rock star memoir
Lindsey Fitzharris brings to life a neglected slice of medical history in the story of surgeon Harold Gillies and his work on disfigured soldiers
The French writer documents with clarity and honesty his search for peace through eastern philosophy
A nuanced portrait of the American Vogue editor fails to find the woman behind the mystery
This most knowing of writers could have written a fascinating study of late-life creation — a shame then, that it reads like disjointed musings
Miranda Seymour’s sympathetic biography balances the torrid aspects of the writer’s life with insight into her literary influences
Set during France’s Ancien Régime, this engaging novel harnesses our sympathies in a picaresque search for truth
This very readable account of an institution in flux is entertaining but light on revelations
Katherine Rundell’s remarkable biography captures the many selves of the extraordinarily gifted Elizabethan poet
John Walsh’s celebrity-strewn memoir recalls a golden age of British publishing
Pulitzer Prizer-winner Kathryn Schulz’s memoir is a tender exploration of life, loss and the discovery of joy
Daisy Hay brings to vivid life the publisher who befriended some of the 18th century’s most radical figures
This final, posthumous instalment by celebrated biographer John Richardson brings his gripping account of Picasso’s life up to 1943
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