I like biographies of ordinary/non-famous people with interesting stories to tell, or stories from before they became notable. Can anyone recommend any? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Oct 5, 2009 - 40 answers

Please suggest movies, TV shows and books that feature unrepentant, amoral characters [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 10, 2009 - 71 answers

What are the best Old Hollywood (auto)biographies? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq on Jun 8, 2009 - 28 answers

Good biographies or autobiographies about First Ladies? [more inside]
posted by LolaCola on May 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Has anyone written a good biography of Robert Smith?
posted by pompomtom on Oct 28, 2008 - 5 answers

I've really enjoyed reading 'Memo from David O. Selznick' - can anyone suggest something in a similar line ? [more inside]
posted by southof40 on Jul 21, 2007 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good book about Atatürk? [more inside]
posted by kosem on May 16, 2007 - 4 answers

Sports Bio Recomendations. [more inside]
posted by jonmc on Apr 28, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me find a good monograph or two about Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci. [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump on Feb 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me create a comprehensive reading list on American history [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Jul 17, 2006 - 37 answers

I want to read great biographies. Which are the best? [more inside]
posted by pracowity on Apr 10, 2005 - 37 answers