Biography & Memoir Books

Discover our curated collection of biographies and memoir books at the Smithsonian Store. From inspiring political journeys in Becoming and A Promised Land to personal stories like A Fool's Errand and How to Lead, each book offers a unique window into extraordinary lives. Explore culinary legends in Julia Child's Kitchen, artistic visionaries like Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, and musicians' stories in Johnny Cash. Perfect for readers, collectors, and gift-givers, these memoirs and biographies celebrate courage, creativity, and remarkable achievements.