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 ...

The best biographies help us learn about and contemplate the world. By reading about pivotal figures in history, we better understand the cultural context that we live in today. In learning the life ...

Biographies have always been controversial. On his deathbed, the novelist Henry James told his nephew that his “sole wish” was to “frustrate as utterly as possible the postmortem exploiter” by ...

A life story can be read for escapist pleasure. But at other times, reading a memoir or biography can be an expansive exercise, opening us up to broader truths about our world. Often, it’s an edifying ...

Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan could technically be in line to present herself with a gong at Irish Book awards next month.

I chose these books after reading thousands of picture books and understanding what children like because my background isn’t only in book reviews but in education. Plus, I’m a parent of two. I update ...

The selections ahead are must-reads for any fans—or critics—of the monarchy and include everything from memoirs to detailed ...

From a mysterious novel to a probing biography, these are the best books of 2023 so far. These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Queen Charlotte star India Amarteifio read Janice Hadlow's A Royal ...