Browsing: Nonfiction

An “introspective, soul-searching travel memoir of the Eat, Pray, Love variety” (Booklist): A simple gift sparks a remarkable journey as Kim and her husband travel around the globe in this “uplifting” account (Publishers Weekly) of a life-changing adventure.

National Book Critics Circle Award WinnerNew York Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerA New York Times Notable Book of the YearA Washington…

Imagine a world where Beatlemania was against the law-recordings scratched onto medical X-rays, merchant sailors bringing home contraband LPs, spotty…

This “irresistible treasury for book and library lovers” (Booklist starred review) showcases the centuries-old history of the Library of Congress and its card catalog system. “Beautifully produced, intelligently written… Guaranteed to bring a wistful gleam to the book nerd’s eye” (The Washington Post).

When two warships collided in Halifax in 1917, the resulting blast destroyed the city. This eye-opening work offers answers to the mystery of Canada’s most devastating man-made tragedy.

The Incredible Story of a Country Music Legend Few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape…

This “entertaining and informative” book (Publishers Weekly) chronicles questionable cures throughout the history of medicine — from the weird to the outright dangerous. “Brilliantly educates and entertains through the errors of doctors and scientists of the past” (#1 New York Times bestselling author David B. Agus).

How did Chip Gaines become an entrepreneur, a renovation expert, and a costar of the beloved TV show Fixer Upper? In this faith-filled New York Times bestseller, he shares his story and what he’s learned on the way to success.

To boost your metabolism, reduce inflammation, and slim down, a balanced gut is key! Featuring science-backed advice, recipes, and exercise tips, this compelling guide offers “a powerful, groundbreaking plan for you to reset your health for life” (Mark Hyman).

A leading Holocaust scholar provides a harrowing but vitally important look at the systematic organization of mass murder under the Nazi regime. “Should be required reading” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer).