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Stars and Stripes: 10 Must-Read Biographies of Our Favorite American Icons November 16, 2017 By Julianna Haubner

 

If I have one literary weakness (aside from Hemingway, of course), it’s big, comprehensive biographies of fascinating cultural figures. I’m always up for a deep dive into the remarkable lives of people who’ve shaped our history—be they musicians, writers, actors, inventors, or journalists—and the way we see, hear, and live in the world. Here’s a list of books about iconic Americans who have done just that. READ MORE