Browsing: 20th Century

20th Century

18 Tiny Deaths

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“Eye-opening… Genuinely compelling”(Kirkus Reviews): After becoming fascinated with the investigation of violent crimes, 19th-century socialite Frances Glessner Lee went on to become the mother of modern forensics. “Devotees of TV’s CSI will have their minds blown” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

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The Light of Days

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This instant New York Times bestseller has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture! Discover the remarkable feats of a group of young Jewish women who banded together to fight the Nazis in World War II Poland. “Superbly told… Batalion brings to light half-forgotten tales of astounding courage” (The Economist).

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No Man’s Land

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The “absorbing and powerful” (Wall Street Journal) story of two pioneering suffragette doctors who shattered social expectations and transformed modern…

20th Century

The Poisoned Glass

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In the early 20th century, the US was transfixed by the criminal trial of four wealthy citizens accused of murdering Jennie Bosschieter, a teenage Dutch immigrant and mill worker. This gripping read unravels what happened in the shocking case.

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In the Country of Women

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An award-winning author looks back across generations at the stories of her family’s indomitable women, who confronted abusive relationships, slavery, and racism. “Certain books give off the sense that you won’t want them to end, so splendid the writing, so lyrical the stories” (Los Angeles Times).

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Leadership

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A Pulitzer Prize–winning historian illuminates the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Lyndon B. Johnson, and both Roosevelts in an “expert, extremely relevant” #1 New York Times bestseller (Booklist) with nearly 6,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads. “Deserves much praise… Insightful, readable, compelling” (The Boston Globe).

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Prague Winter: Enhanced Edition

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A New York Times bestseller: As a child, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright grew up in the shadow of World War II. In this intimate mix of history and memoir, her “vivid storytelling and measured analysis bring this tragic era to life” (Publishers Weekly starred review).