Biography

Secondhand Biography & Memoir Bargain Book Box Dive into the extraordinary lives of remarkable individuals with this collection of secondhand biographies and memoirs. From political figures to beloved entertainers, these...

This is a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the death of Baby P. A recent investigation has found that there was poor communication between authorities, a repeated...

Essex Girls are disreputable, disrespectful and disobedient. They speak out of turn, too loudly and too often, in an accent irritating to the ruling classes.Their bodies are hyper-sexualised and irredeemably...

Uncovering the mystery of her mother's disappearance as a child- Laura Cumming, prize-winning author and art critic, takes a closer look at her family story **Shortlisted for the Costa Biography...

In the 60 years since Roman Holiday transformed the ex-ballerina into a superstar, Audrey Hepburn has inspired the kind of mass adoration usually reserved for deities. If anything, the cult...

The Hilarious Number One Sunday Times Bestseller! In his first book David Jason told us about himself from his early years training as an electrician through to making it as...

"Makes the Shawshank Redemption look like a holiday camp" - NOTW After a SWAT team smashed down stock-market millionaire Shaun Attwood's door, he found himself inside of Arizona's deadliest jail,...

Think like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers 'The most dominant sportsperson in Great...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'As a chronicle of an extraordinary friendship between man and animal, and its unexpected consequences, it's entirely delightful' DAILY MAIL 'This uplifting retelling of their adventures...

The Sunday Times bestseller 'Jay can teach us all something about the simple power of compassion and creativity.' - Radio Times Making It is an inspirational memoir about beating the...

From Torey Hayden, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of One Child comes Lost Girl, a poignant and deeply moving account of a lost little girl and an extraordinary...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER It has been 30 years since Noel Fitzpatrick graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and that 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, is now one of the leading...

A follow-up to Margaret Forster's "Hidden Lives" (a family memoir of three generations of women), this account takes up the story of her gritty northern father. He was not a...

'Funny, moving, insightful, vulnerable. A brave book and a brilliant read.' - Miranda Hart Multi-award-winning television writer and producer Georgia Pritchett knows a thing or two about anxiety. From worrying...

The Sunday Times bestseller 'Frank, funny and inspiring' - You Magazine 'Louise is just ready to do her - and we're here for it' - Glamour 'Warm-hearted, honest and relatable'...

A fascinating life of Sergei Shchukin, the great collector who changed the face of Russia's art world Sergei Shchukin was a highly successful textiles merchant in the latter half of...

Matt Baker's first ever book is a year spent on the farm; told through the seasons this is his diary of the natural world, his farm and his family, now...

One woman's inspiring story of a life in politics and the women's movement. Why does the political representation of women matter? And which hurdles - personal, political and societal -...

A perfect family. A horrifying secret. A child's innocence destroyed. No little girl could have been safer. Emily Christie grew up surrounded by relatives whose job it was to protect...

Mad Madge designed her own clothes and her coach was black with silver decoration. As John Evelyn wrote, gentlemen visitors were 'much pleased by the extraordinary fanciful habit, garb and...

'A delight' Stylist 'Funny, real and caring' YOU Magazine 'Funny, irreverent and moving... everything you would expect from the thick-fringed presenter who's won a place in the nation's hearts' The...

Anna was four years old when Fynn, then only 16 himself, found her wandering round London's Docklands one foggy night in the 1930s. Badly neglected and abandoned by her parents,...

Step into a world of incredible stories and compelling lives with our curated Secondhand History & Biography Bargain Book Box. Each book is a pre-loved treasure, offering deep dives into history,...

What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality...

In her first book, Tyson Fury's wife Paris reveals the magical highs and epic lows of life with the Heavyweight Boxing World Champion, as she shares their life story and...

In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore's TV Nation, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his...

Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and her...

Well hello to you dear browser. Now I have your attention it would be rude if I didn't tell you a little about my literary feast. So, here is the...

Alongside the number-one 2023 Netflix series At Home with the Furys, bestselling author of Love and Fury Paris Fury reveals the answers to the question she's always asked. How does...

Have you ever had your heart broken, or broken someone else's heart? Have you ever won an argument but alter realised you were wrong? Have you ever tripped in public,...

*A NEW YORK TIMES PICK FOR TOP 22 NONFICTION BOOKS TO READ THIS FALL!* A Navajo Ranger's chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal...

Ticket to the World is a joyous, nostalgic celebration of 80s culture from one man at the centre of it all. New Year's Eve, 1979. My family and I stand...

'We jumped in at the deep end and bought a farm! A reluctant wife, a couple of crazy kids and a husband whose knowledge of farming you could write on...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Pacy, witty, and affectionate,' Guardian. 'A very funny book,' Jonathan Ross 'A fantastic read...so warm, so honest, so affectionate,' Chris Evans Rob Beckett never seems to...

The only official sequel, penned by Lewis himself, to the ever-popular 'Screwtape Letters' - published alongside other short essays. One of the most popular books ever to come from the...

Secondhand Australian Biographies & Histories Bargain Book Box Delve into the rich tapestry of Australian history and explore the lives of significant figures with our Secondhand Australian Biographies & Histories...

Author: Robert Sinker, D.D.Binding: HardbackPublished: Deighton, Bell and Co.; George Bell and Sons, 1903Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Reading copy...

Author: A.L. RowseBinding: PaperbackPublished: Duckworth, London, 1995Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine. This compelling memoir chronicles the intellectual landscape of...

Author: A.L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin's Press, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Byrons and Trevanions by A.L. Rowse chronicles the intricate histories of two distinguished Cornish families,...

Author: A.L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, London, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsA Cornishman Abroad presents a captivating collection of observations and reflections from a distinguished...

Author: A.L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Alan Sutton, Gloucester, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markings'Froude The Historian: Victorian Man Of Letters' chronicles the life and intellectual journey of James Anthony...

Author: Kenneth RoseBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson London, 1983Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Reading copy with markingsCondition remarks: Minimal markings in grey lead. Kenneth Rose’s King George...

Author: Christopher Sinclair-StevensonBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBlood Royal: The Illustrious House Of Hanover chronicles the fascinating lineage of one of Europe's most influential...

Author: Howard GreenfeldBinding: HardbackPublished: Crown, New York, 1974Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerHoward Greenfeld's F. Scott Fitzgerald chronicles the tumultuous life and literary career of one of America's...

Author: Jan WositzkyBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Tommy Woodcock, a legendary figure in Australian horse racing....

Author: Osbert SitwellBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Michael Joseph, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Board in good condition. Minor stain on book block. Clean text....