6 Must-Read Historical Biographies and Memoirs

30 Jun 2023

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply seeking captivating nonfiction reads, these meticulously researched and beautifully written biographies and memoirs will transport you to different eras and leave you with a deeper understanding of the people who shaped our world. Happy Reading!

A Centenarian’s Journey: From Covered Wagon to Buzz Bombs to Bald Eagles

by Virginia Reynolds

Release Date: May 12, 2023

Minneapolis in the 1920s/1930s. Virginia Foley navigates the challenges of growing up. With the world at her feet, she dreams of adventure beyond the confines of her Midwestern town. But when World War II breaks out, Virginia’s life takes an unexpected turn. Fueled by a deep sense of patriotism, she volunteers with the Red Cross and sails to England, leaving behind everything she knows and loves.

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White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port

by Kate Storey

Release Date: June 27, 2023

Fascinating, engaging, and illuminating, White House by the Sea provides a sweeping history of an American dynasty that has left an indelible mark on our nation’s politics and culture.

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Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship

by SSGT Johnny Joey Jones

Release Date: June 27, 2023

A gorgeous patriotic keepsake, Unbroken Bonds of Battle reminds us of the costs paid by those who defend our freedom through unvarnished, inspiring tales of friendship.

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Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members

by Ray Padgett

Release Date: June 27, 2023

Collecting over 40 original, in-depth interviews, Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members is the first look at Bob Dylan’s career entirely from the perspective of the musicians standing a few feet away from him on stage – from his earliest days in the ’60s all the way through the 21st century Never Ending Tour.

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Lady Caroline Lamb: A Free Spirit

by Antonia Fraser

Release Date: June 6, 2023

The vivid and dramatic life of Lady Caroline Lamb, whose scandalous love affair with Lord Byron overshadowed her own creativity and desire to break free from society’s constraints.

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Once Our Lives

by Qin Sun Stubis

Release Date: June 1, 2023

Once Our Lives is the true story of four generations of Chinese women and how their lives were threatened by powerful and cruel ancient traditions, historic upheavals, and a man whose fate – cursed by an ancient superstition – dramatically altered their destinies.

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