Biography

Step into the lives of remarkable people with our collection of biography and memoir books. These books offer insight into real experiences, challenges, and achievements.

At Harry Hartog Bookseller, we’ve curated a diverse range of true stories that inform, inspire, and stay with you long after reading.

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Driven by Susie Wolff - 9781399748896
$24.99
Driven
Susie Wolff
'Susie is one of a kind. Her resilience, determination and brilliance have broken down barriers...
Push the Wall by Frank Miller - 9781837262144
$55.00
Push the Wall
Frank Miller
YOU KNOW BATMAN. BUT DO YOU KNOW FRANK MILLER? This is like Stephen King's On...
One Helluva Ride by Michael Douglas - 9781035446377
$36.99
One Helluva Ride
Michael Douglas
A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as...
In the Room by Andrew Campbell - 9781991006868
$34.99
In the Room
Andrew Campbell
'Human, compelling, fascinating' -Alastair Campbell, The Rest Is Politics 'Extraordinarily honest' - Matthew Hooton, The...
Diddly Squat: The G.O.A.T. by Jeremy Clarkson - 9780241836125
$36.99
Diddly Squat: The G.O.A.T.
Jeremy Clarkson
Our favourite gentleman farmer is back! And this time, it's those pesky goats that are...
Bob Dylan: Through the Open Window, 1956-1963 by Sean Wilentz - 9781419791758
$64.99
Bob Dylan: Through the Open Window, 1956-1963
Sean Wilentz
Bob Dylan's early work and emergence in the Greenwich Village music scene come to life...
Anni Albers by Nicholas Fox Weber - 9780300269376
$51.95
Anni Albers
Nicholas Fox Weber
The first major biography on Anni Albers traces the complex personality and influential artistic career...
A Grateful Son by Josh Frydenberg - 9781460765111
$45.00
A Grateful Son
Josh Frydenberg
In this candid memoir, Josh Frydenberg recounts the formative moments and defining decisions of a...
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers by Roger Lewis - 9781529444025
$26.99
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Roger Lewis
'A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told' Sunday Telegraph Roger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred...
Welcome to Hell by Mohammad Sabaaneh - 9781951491529
$34.99
Welcome to Hell
Mohammad Sabaaneh
A new graphic novel memoir chronicling the recent horrific days in Palestine, from Mohammad Sabaaneh,...
The Elegant Hustler by Celia Imrie - 9781408738146
$34.99
The Elegant Hustler
Celia Imrie
'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues,...
Claude Monet: A Life in Letters by Teresa Krasny - 9780500030905
$64.99
Claude Monet: A Life in Letters
Teresa Krasny
'In almost every letter, like the sun breaking through the fog, come glimpses of Monet...
Opening Night by Sara Baume - 9781803513393
$34.99
Opening Night
Sara Baume
'I met Mollie's paintings before I met Mollie' Shortly after the imposed isolation of the...
Not the Perfect Victim by Nikita Hand - 9781399755467
$34.99
Not the Perfect Victim
Nikita Hand
Shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2026 'A reclamation of voice, credibility and...
Unpackaged Tours by Suzanne Falkiner - 9781761453359
$36.99
Unpackaged Tours
Suzanne Falkiner
Unpackaged Tours is a collection of linked travel stories drawn from diaries kept by author...
Smack Talk by Wayne Holdsworth - 9781922779717
$29.99
Smack Talk
Wayne Holdsworth
On the 24th of October 2023, Wayne Holdsworth lost his son to suicide. That moment...
Don't Be Evil by Claire Stapleton - 9780063705609
$34.99
Don't Be Evil
Claire Stapleton
"An absolute must-read for anyone interested not just in big tech, but in what it...
Plot Twist by Harlan Coben - 9781529998351
$36.99
Plot Twist
Harlan Coben
Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look...
Ill Feelings by Alice Hattrick - 9781913097646
$29.99
Ill Feelings
Alice Hattrick
In 1995 Alice's mother collapsed with pneumonia. She never fully recovered and was eventually diagnosed...
This Cursed Beautiful Land by Evan Gershkovich - 9780008761646
$36.99
This Cursed Beautiful Land
Evan Gershkovich
'Propulsive ... a taut thriller of high stakes' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE 'Beautiful writing ... a...
The Wind Beneath the Stone by David Keohan - 9781526691842
$36.99
The Wind Beneath the Stone
David Keohan
'Fascinating, strange, groundbreaking research in an area that intersects folklore, history, mythology and strength training'...
The Sky Is Concave by Majeda Awawdeh - 9780702271335
$36.99
The Sky Is Concave
Majeda Awawdeh
A memoir of strength, the power of education and the universal language of mathematics. Born...
Roll the Calls by Ari Emanuel - 9780008849108
$37.99
Roll the Calls
Ari Emanuel
'An entertaining and expletive-filled read' NEW YORK TIMES 'Shoe Dog meets Goodfellas with a dash...
Fictional Selves by Kyle MacLachlan - 9781529955057
$55.00
Fictional Selves
Kyle MacLachlan
In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet,...
Why Machiavelli Matters Now by Alexander Lee - 9781399410847
$34.99
Why Machiavelli Matters Now
Alexander Lee
A comprehensive exploration of Machiavelli's life and thought - covering everything from his preoccupation with...
What to Do When the Lights Go Out by Nic Compton - 9781805704300
$32.99
What to Do When the Lights Go Out
Nic Compton
Unlike traditional survivalist manuals focused on extreme scenarios, this book is grounded in everyday reality....
Too L.A. by Eve Babitz - 9781805467816
$36.99
Too L.A.
Eve Babitz
In between the partying, the drugs, the love affairs, the 'squalid overboogie' of it all,...
The Uncaged Sky by Kylie Moore-Gilbert - 9781761155116
$28.99
The Uncaged Sky
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year for Non Fiction Shortlisted for the Victorian...