Browsing: Ancient World

This “absorbing epic” (The New York Times Book Review) from the author of Corelli’s Mandolin tells the story of a small Anatolian village shaped by love and war during the 20th century. “Rich and compelling… Bernières has reached heights that few modern novelists ever attempt” (The Washington Post).

This #1 New York Times bestseller and “sweeping tour of the history of our species” (The Washington Post) brilliantly examines what it means to be human. “Readers of every stripe should put this at the top of their reading lists” (Booklist starred review).

A provocative #1 New York Times bestseller with nearly 15,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Reexamine Jesus of Nazareth in this “superb” portrait (Publishers Weekly starred review). “Riveting… Aslan synthesizes Scripture and scholarship to create an original account” (The New Yorker).

For half a century, scholars struggled to decipher the linguistic key to a mysterious Bronze Age civilization — only to have the puzzle solved by an enthusiastic novice. A riveting intellectual detective story comes to life in this “captivating and important book” (Oliver Sacks).

This “remarkable book” (Forbes) tells the true story of the Krauses — an American couple who risked their lives to bring 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria to safety in the United States. “A rich and rewarding read” (The Wall Street Journal).

“Wonderful” (Kirkus Reviews): During World War II, the residents of a tiny French village rescued thousands of innocent lives from Hitler’s secret police. A New York Times bestselling author recounts their astonishing tale of courage in this “unblinking exposé of resistance during the war” (The Wall Street Journal).

A promise sworn on the edge of a sword  After a failed assassination attempt on a corrupt general, Bao Yang…

Everyone knows about Lazarus and his return to the land of the living, but his relationship with Jesus comes alive in this captivating book. “Set against the political and religious turmoil of the times, the Thoenes’ story vividly reimagines the evolving friendship between Jesus and Lazarus” (Publishers Weekly).

In Vietnam, America’s most elite fighter pilots risked their lives in a top secret effort to thwart a deadly new breed of weapon. A New York Times bestselling author delivers an account that “will appeal to military history fans or anyone looking for an absorbing read” (Library Journal).

This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition…