Browsing: History

One of Library Journal’s “Best Arts Books of 2020” The definitive biography of Ravi Shankar, one of the most influential…

In the late 1980s, a man’s disappearance led Sacramento police to the discovery of a boarding home for the needy run by a kindly old woman… who buried bodies in her backyard. A shocking true story you’ll have to read to believe.

Rebecca traveled the Oregon Trail to find a new life for her and her siblings. When their new home needs repairs, widower Ian and his twin boys take the job — but can Ian admit to new feelings for Rebecca before he loses her?

“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).

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).

When the infamous Hawk Bauer rides into Redemption Bluff, his long-lost brother convinces baker Millie Coco to help Hawk turn over a new leaf! Will Hawk win Millie’s heart along the way? A sweet western romance set in 1866 that kicks off a series.