Don’t miss the best new biographies and memoirs from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We’ve rounded up this month’s biggest and buzziest biographies and memoirs — including a feel-good New York Times bestseller from Dick Van Dyke, a charming essay collection perfect for bibliophiles, and more!

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	A century’s worth of uplifting wisdom from a beloved entertainer WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In celebration of his 100th birthday, Dick Van Dyke shares stories and advice on how he maintains his optimistic outlook on the world An instant New York Times bestseller “With his characteristic goofball charm, Van Dyke encourages readers to stay true to their passions and to find joy by spreading joy” (Booklist) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The untold story of five formidable 15th-century queens of England WHY IT’S READWORTHY: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII — who’s known as “the queen of history writing” (Sunday Express) Follows the triumphs and tragedies of Joan of Navarre, Katherine of Valois, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Widville, and Anne Neville Vivid storytelling meets scholarship in a series that “strips away centuries of historical mythologizing to shed light on the genuine accomplishments and bravery of these fascinating female monarchs” (Bookreporter) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers This memoir from the Wicked superstar has everyone talking! WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An instant New York Times bestseller called “a boundless source of inspiration and heartfelt encouragement” (Kirkus Reviews) Cynthia Erivo reflects on her upbringing, her career, and the ways she’s fought against expectations and perceptions to be completely herself “I am massively in love with this book” (Rebecca Yarros, author of Fourth Wing) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Meet the real men behind a Wild West legend WHY IT’S READWORTHY: This revelatory dual biography offers “a raucous and entertaining slice of Americana” (Publishers Weekly) Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday became famous from their shoot-out at the O.K. Corral — but what do you know about their years of friendship beforehand? “As exciting as anything you’ll read in the pages of a novel or see on-screen” (Booklist) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Dedicated bibliophiles and casual readers alike will adore this’ (Publishers Weekly) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An internationally bestselling author asks and answers the question: Why do we read? Discover the joys of browsing a bookstore, the connection between reading and writing, and more A charming essay collection that’s “filled with breathless pleasure” (Kirkus Reviews) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Would you believe this American icon has been in the music industry for 70 years?! WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Dolly Parton takes a fun and fascinating look back over her many decades of making hit music and dazzling the world Packed with photos and personal insights, this instant New York Times bestseller is “a visual feast” (Library Journal starred review) “This book is suffused with joy and gratitude; it’s a wonderful look back at a remarkable career” (Kirkus Reviews) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A revealing look at the life of Elizabeth I’s successor WHY IT’S READWORTHY: This “highly entertaining, gossipy, but polished biography” is “vivid and exciting” (Library Journal) History buffs and fans of royal life will be captivated by this book’s diligent attention to detail and playful approach to its subject’s many controversies and scandals “A nuanced and compassionate portrait of a complex personality” (Kirkus Reviews) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers The ‘original king of TV comedy’ (Kirkus Reviews) gets his first definitive biography WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Learn about the spectacular rise and fall of Sid Caesar, who redefined humor for millions in the 1950s “Both a portrait of an unstable genius and a cultural history of a medium coming to life” (The New Yorker) Booklist calls it “a wonderful tribute to a man whose contributions to comedy cannot be overstated” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers We know Picasso — but what about the six remarkable women who shared his life? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A New York Times bestselling author delivers “a compelling tale… Brilliantly insightful and well-written” (The Times) The untold stories of Fernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque get the spotlight Travel from Bohemian Montmartre to the 1920s Riviera to Nazi-occupied Paris and beyond Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: