Browsing: 20th Century

“Reminds me of Stephen Ambrose at his best” (Douglas Brinkley). A riveting account of a ragtag group of American and British pilots who saved starving West Berliners from a Soviet blockade. “An exciting, inspiring, and wonderfully written book” (Walter Isaacson).

In this heartfelt historical romance, a wounded World War II Marine falls for Natasha, a concert pianist. As time passes, they develop an epic, decades-spanning love.

Coming back to his childhood home after years of absence, Ben is unprepared for the secret, which is now revealed…

Falling in love with Lenny should have been the end to all her troubles. For Anita, it’s only the beginning,…

How did a ship built to exemplify top-notch technology and luxury become the center of an infamous tragedy? Featuring firsthand accounts, this comprehensive tome details the construction and fate of the Titanic.

“Vibrant, earnest, and profound” (Booklist): Miranda Richmond Mouillot crossed the Atlantic to uncover the truth about her grandparents, who escaped Nazi-occupied France only to abruptly separate… “A moving family history researched with dedication and completed with a granddaughter’s love” (Kirkus Reviews).

An “entertaining and lively” Cold War history (Publishers Weekly starred review) from a New York Times bestselling author: Kim Philby was a talented spy who led Britain’s counterintelligence against the Soviet Union — while he secretly worked for the enemy, betrayed his friends, and left devastation in his wake.

The #1 New York Times bestseller about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation.  For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths…

Learn the story behind the US–Britain alliance during World War II through the eyes of three key players who helped orchestrate it: a CBS News head, a millionaire, and an ambassador. An “absorbing narrative” (Publishers Weekly starred review) with nearly 3,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author! Lev Nussimbaum’s life was stranger than fiction: Using pen names, he became a popular author in Nazi Germany — despite his secret Jewish heritage. This “thrilling, novelistic, and rich” biography (Entertainment Weekly) is “a page-turner of epic proportion” (Booklist).