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Alexander Hamilton, Frida Kahlo, Steve Jobs and more — check out the 30 best biographies you absolutely have to read in a lifetime.

Dec 16, 2024 · From your favorite figures to hidden stories you've never heard, these biographies will keep you glued to the page.

What are the best in-depth biographies? (Please exclude Memoirs/Autobiographies. You can find many lists for those books, including this one.)

Apr 27, 2024 · 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.

Jun 1, 2025 · One of the best-written biographies I’ve ever read was Samuel Johnson by John Wain (1975). Just so well-written. Some biographies from poets and novelists work better than …

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Dec 1, 2022 · We also limited it to one book per author, and one book per subject. In ranked order, here are the best biographies of all time.

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