Browsing: History

A runaway international bestseller with over 53,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! Transform your home into a space that sparks joy and serenity with this step-by-step guide to decluttering. “This book lives up to its title: It will change your life” (People).

When King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry an American, Wallis Simpson became one of the most scrutinized and controversial women of her time. “An intriguing slice of history with its centerpiece a royal romance nearly as riveting as the saga of Charles and Diana” (Kirkus Reviews).

This “beautifully written memoir” (Robert Redford) paints a tender portrait of Rod Serling — from his World War II service to his time as the host of The Twilight Zone. “Piquant… blending lush memories of a remarkable father and adept analysis of his work” (Kirkus Reviews).

Greedy owners, spoiled players, disillusioned fans — all hallmarks of baseball in the ‘nineties. Only in this case, it’s the…

Born in North Korea, Eunsun Kim’s childhood was beset by starvation and terror. This remarkable account covers her perilous escape as she and her family risked everything for an uncertain chance at freedom. With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

In this New York Times bestseller, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist reflects on her early years in Liberia — and the violent events that shattered her country. “Masterly… Nothing short of brilliant” (The New York Times Book Review).

The stunning story of one of America’s great disasters, a preventable tragedy of Gilded Age America, brilliantly told by master…

A “vital, large-hearted, and often raucously funny” New York Times bestseller (The Washington Post): Pat Conroy chronicles his tumultuous relationship with his father — and his path to forgiveness. A “painful, lyrical” read that “fans won’t want to miss” (People).

This “gripping and superbly told account” (Booklist) from a New York Times bestselling author follows the journey of Felix Sparks, a World War II hero who led forces across Europe’s battlefields to the very doorstep of Dachau. “Exceptional” (The Wall Street Journal).

What does a nation’s language say about its character? In this “literate exploration of why we use — or mangle — our native tongue” (USA Today), a #1 New York Times bestselling author traces America’s history through its etymology, from everyday phrases to strange town names.