Features a brief biography of Atlas, plus an interview with the biographer on his book about author Saul Bellow.

Check out an interview with the author of "Rudy," the biography of New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Read an excerpt from Bergreen's book "Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life," and check out an interview with the author.

Peruse the first chapter of Brady's biography of Lee Atwater "Bad Boy."

Check out the first chapter of Brian's biography "Einstein: A Life."

Follow an interview with Chernow concerning Nelson Rockefeller, the subject of his book "The Titan."

Check out an excerpt from "Get Happy," Clarke's biography of Judy Garland

Read the first chapter of Fellman's biography of William Tecumseh Sherman "Citizen Sherman."

Peruse the first chapter of Foot's biography of H.G. Wells aptly titled "H.G."

Read the first chapter of Goldberg's biography of one-time presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.

Read the first chapter of Hamby's book "Man of the People: A Life of Harry S. Truman."

Find a review of Hoban's book "Basquiat: A Quick Killing In Art."

Read the first chapter of Hodgson's biography of Daniel Patrick Moynihan "The Gentleman of New York."

Read a review of Honan's biography "Shakespeare: A Life" about the personal life of the great English playwright.

Read the first chapter of Lally's book "Wilder Times" about the life of Billy Wilder, a fixture on the early Hollywood social scene.

Peruse the first chapter of Lovell's book "Rebel Heart: The Scandalous Life of Jane Digby."

Read the first chapter of Meade's biography "Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase."

Peruse chapter one of Morris' biography "Ambrose Bierce: Alone in Bad Company."

Provides a short description and table of contents for Pinkard's book "Hegel: A Biography."

Check out the first chapter of Raskin's biography "For the Hell of It: The Life and Times of Abbie Hoffman."

Find an excerpt from Robertson's book "Booth" about Lincoln's assassin, and an essay on "The Theatricality of Violence in America."

Elizabeth J. Rosenthal previews her book, "His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John," a biography chronicling the singer s life, career, inspirations, and influences.

Read the first chapter of Seymour's book "Robert Graves: Life on the Edge."

Celebrity biographer Karen Swenson talks about her craft and her love of the research process.

Find an excerpt and reviews of "Witness to Hope," Weigel's biography of Pope John Paul II.