Long biographies

Uncover extraordinary lives with our list of the best biographies of all time. From historical figures to modern icons, discover the books that tell it all. The Amazon books editors got together and chose Biographies & Memoirs to Read in a Lifetime. We want to know what books you would choose. Add titles below, and vote on the titles added by fellow readers. See all of our picks at Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime.