Biography and autobiography books

Find the world’s bestselling biographies, autobiographies and memoirs at Barnes & Noble®. Historical biographies allow you to walk side-by-side with larger-than-life figures like Frederick Douglass, Sacagawea or Queen Elizabeth I. A book’s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Literary art—in fact, art in general—is a subjective experience, but this list includes some of the most noteworthy autobiography books of all time.