Browsing: History

After suddenly losing her job, Noelle Hancock decided to do something that frightened her every day for a year. She reflects on her life-changing journey in this “moving, enriching, and hilarious” memoir (New York Times bestselling author Julie Powell). With over 1,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!

A materials scientist gives a fascinating tour of glass, paper, chocolate, and other common substances in this New York Times bestseller and Notable Book of 2014. “Puts the wonder and strangeness back into all the truly magical stuff that comprises our everyday reality” (Kirkus Reviews).

After the attacks of 9/11, the residents of a small Newfoundland town provided a temporary home for thousands of stranded airline passengers. This uplifting account shares true stories of generosity, kindness, and lasting friendship in the wake of tragedy.

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: Major league players get all the glory, but what about those who never make it out of the minors? “A charming, meditative portrait of a minor league baseball game that seemed to last forever” (Publishers Weekly).

“Excellent” (Library Journal): A #1 New York Times bestselling author recounts the Battle of the Alamo in this captivating history. “Probably the best of all Alamo accounts” (The New York Times Book Review).

Henri Charrière, called “Papillon,” for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder…

From a New York Times bestselling author: In the wake of King Henry VIII’s death, his three children and great-niece jostled for power — but only one of them would go on to control the empire for over four decades… “A superb story” (Booklist).

A New York Times bestseller with over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! The Anheuser-Busch dynasty conquered the world of beer — only to spiral into dysfunction and decline. “Intoxicating reading… This is a lurid, fascinating tale” (The Wall Street Journal).

What does it mean to be a good mother? For career-driven assistant district attorney Nina Frost, the question inspires pangs…

A New York Times bestseller with over 4,900 five-star ratings on Goodreads! This captivating work of nonfiction recounts a dramatic month in US history — one that included the Confederacy’s final defeat and Lincoln’s assassination. “Masterful. This book is a triumph” (Publishers Weekly).