New Arrivals: Biography & Memoirs — 10 Fresh Titles Just In
Lives well lived. Stories worth telling. At Perkology Books, we've just added ten brilliant new biography and memoir titles — all catalogued in the last 30 days and ready to find their next reader. With over 20,000 quality used books in our catalogue, we're proud to be one of the UK's favourite independent booksellers. Every copy is unique — and once it's gone, it's gone for good.
1. Enzo Ferrari: The Definitive Biography of an Icon — Luca Dal Monte
The man behind the prancing horse. Luca Dal Monte's Enzo Ferrari is the most comprehensive biography ever written about one of the most complex, driven, and contradictory figures in motorsport history. Obsessive, visionary, ruthless — Ferrari was all of these things and more. A must-read for motorsport fans and biography lovers alike. £8.49 — one copy only — secure yours today.
2. Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness — Sir David Attenborough
The landmark new book from the world's most beloved naturalist. Sir David Attenborough's Ocean is a breathtaking, urgent, and deeply personal exploration of our planet's last great wilderness — and a passionate call to protect it. Essential reading for our times. £12.22 — don't miss out — while stocks last.
3. Shifting Sands: A Human History of the Sahara — Judith Scheele
A sweeping, richly researched account of the Sahara — not as an empty wasteland, but as a living, breathing crossroads of civilisations, trade routes, and human stories spanning millennia. Judith Scheele brings the desert to vivid life in this extraordinary work of narrative history. £17.87 — rare find — grab this before it's gone.
4. Secret Maps: How They Conceal and Reveal the World — Tom Harper
Maps have always been about power — what to show, what to hide, and who controls the story of the world. Tom Harper's Secret Maps is a fascinating, beautifully illustrated journey through cartography's hidden histories. Perfect for history lovers, travellers, and the endlessly curious. £22.23 — limited stock — while stocks last.
5. Bowen's Court & Seven Winters — Elizabeth Bowen
A rare and beautiful pairing of two of Elizabeth Bowen's most personal works. Bowen's Court is a family history of her ancestral Irish home; Seven Winters a luminous childhood memoir set in Edwardian Dublin. Together they form an intimate portrait of a vanishing world, told by one of the 20th century's finest prose stylists. £9.91 — hard to find — secure your copy today.
6. The Savage Landscape *(Uncorrected Proof)* — Cal Flyn
An uncorrected proof — a genuine collector's item. Cal Flyn is one of Britain's most exciting nature and travel writers, and The Savage Landscape promises to be another landmark work. Get ahead of the curve with this rare pre-publication copy. £14.55 — one copy only — don't miss out.
7. Inside: Winning, Losing and Starting Again — Boris Becker
Raw, honest, and utterly compelling. Boris Becker's memoir Inside covers it all — the Wimbledon triumphs, the personal lows, and the extraordinary resilience required to start again. One of the most candid sports memoirs in years. £8.00 — grab this before it's gone.
8. The Chain: Think You Know Bradley Wiggins? Think Again — Sir Bradley Wiggins
Britain's greatest ever cyclist gets brutally honest. The Chain is Bradley Wiggins at his most unfiltered — the Tour de France glory, the controversies, the mental health battles, and the truth behind the headlines. A landmark British sports memoir. £6.69 — limited stock — while stocks last.
9. The Serial Killer Next Door — Emma Kenny
Forensic psychologist and TV presenter Emma Kenny takes readers inside the minds of Britain's most notorious killers — and asks the chilling question: how well do we really know the people around us? Gripping, authoritative, and deeply unsettling in the best possible way. £14.50 — rare find — secure your copy today.
10. Thatcher's Spy: My Life as an MI5 Agent Inside Sinn Féin — Willie Carlin
One of the most extraordinary true espionage stories ever told. Willie Carlin spent years as an MI5 agent embedded deep within Sinn Féin during the height of the Troubles — reporting directly to Margaret Thatcher's government. Tense, dangerous, and utterly riveting. £10.62 — one copy only — don't miss out.
Browse Our Full Biography & Memoirs Collections
These ten titles are just a snapshot of what's waiting for you. Explore our full range at Perkology Books:
- Biography
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Memoirs & Autobiographies
- Biography: Business Leaders
- Biography: Historical Figures
- Biography: Political & Military
- Biography: Sports Figures
- Biography: Arts & Entertainment
With over 20,000 quality used books across hundreds of categories, Perkology Books is your go-to independent bookseller for pre-loved titles at brilliant prices. Every book is quality checked, every copy is unique — and once it's gone, it's gone.
