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Get the wildly popular #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the major motion picture! Some have described Marley as the world’s worst dog, but once you get to know him, you’ll realize there’s never been a more loyal companion… With over 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

In the middle of a blizzard, Hal heard a desperate howl at his front door — and outside was a skinny mutt who would change his life forever. This touching USA Today bestselling memoir will appeal to “all people who have ever been closely attached to a dog” (The New York Times Book Review).

The Instant New York Times Bestseller! James is a street musician struggling to make ends meet. Bob is a stray…

In this classic New York Times bestseller from an author who was “blessed with the comic equivalent of perfect pitch” (The Boston Globe), city folks move to the suburbs — and chaos ensues. A “marvelously funny” memoir (Vogue) with over 4,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

Curl up with these beloved memoirs from a “wise and wonderful writer” (The Boston Globe)! A veterinarian in rural England tells stories of love for all living things in three bestselling classics. “Magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable” (Houston Chronicle).

From a New York Times bestselling author: In this heartfelt account, a veterinarian chronicles his successes and missteps in treating animals and raising children in the English countryside. “Smashingly good… Crafted with foxy intelligence and angelic compassion” (Kirkus Reviews).

A beloved New York Times bestseller: In this beautifully told memoir, a British veterinarian recounts coming home from his World War II service — and the surprising, often humorous adventures that followed. With over 11,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, “this is Herriot at his best” (The Washington Post).

When Jeff nursed an injured bald eagle back to health, he gained a friendship that inspired him in his own battle with cancer. “I could not put this book down” (Stacey O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Wesley the Owl).

One of the first women to win the Pulitzer Prize in poetry, Edna St. Vincent Millay was a beloved, transgressive figure. This New York Times bestseller chronicles the turbulent life of a Jazz Age titan. “A haunting drama of artistic fame… Not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly).

At 38 years old, Jonathan Dixon decided to pursue his dream and enroll at the Culinary Institute of America. Here, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the notoriously challenging program. A candid memoir told “with wit and insight and a hefty dose of humor” (New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan).