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20th Century

The Ghosts of Eden Park

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A Smithsonian Best History Book of 2019: Uncover the story of a Prohibition-era bootlegger who made a mark on the United States. “An exhaustively researched, hugely entertaining work of popular history that… exhumes a colorful crew of once-celebrated characters and restores them to full-blooded life” (The Wall Street Journal).

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Discovery

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While most use their summer breaks for pleasure, third grade teacher Cindy Moore is using her summer vacation to tie…

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Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense

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From two New York Times bestselling authors: In 1915, former President Theodore Roosevelt accused his political rival of corruption and libel — and after a grueling five-week trial, Roosevelt emerged victorious. A “remarkable and intensely dramatic” account (Scott Turow).

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Pan Am at War

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This account chronicles the pivotal role Pan American Airways played during World War II, from transporting world leaders to delivering uranium for nuclear weapons. “Briskly written and ever-amazing” (internationally bestselling author Gregory Crouch).

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Rebel Girls

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“Echoing the punk-rock feminist movement of the early ’90s, debut author Keenan creates a timely narrative that will challenge teens…

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The First Wave

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In this “engaging” World War II history (Kirkus Reviews), a New York Times bestselling author examines interviews, research, and military records to provide an in-depth account of the first soldiers to land at Normandy on D-Day. “Even readers well-read on the subject will enjoy this perspective” (Publishers Weekly).

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The Volunteer

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After the occupation of Poland, Witold Pilecki was sent to Auschwitz — where he spent years covertly reporting Nazi atrocities to the Allies. “Perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Second World War… This insightful book is likely to be the definitive version of this extraordinary life” (The Economist).