Browsing: Nonfiction

Biographies and Memoirs

Hard Time

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Former stock market mogul Shaun Attwood documents life in Arizona’s deadliest jail in this firsthand account of his fight for survival. This searing exposé provides a brutal glimpse into the darkest corners of America’s criminal justice system.

Biographies and Memoirs

Fire Lover

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Winner of the Edgar Award! A #1 New York Times bestselling author chronicles the bizarre true story of John Orr, a respected firefighter who may have secretly been one of America’s most notorious arsonists. “A suspenseful, adrenaline-rush account” (Publishers Weekly).

Animals

My Family and Other Animals

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“A most enjoyable idyll” (The New Yorker): The Durrells abandon their English home and relocate to a beautiful Greek island in this hilarious account of a young naturalist and his unconventional family. With nearly 20,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

Animals

Birds, Beasts and Relatives

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In this vibrant memoir, a naturalist chronicles his family’s experiences on the island of Corfu and the boyhood adventures that inspired his love of wildlife. “A delightful book” (The New York Times Book Review).

African American Interest

Deliverance: Mary Fields

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Discover the fascinating life of Mary Fields, the first African-American woman to become a star route mail carrier! Mary braved the Montana wilderness to bring food, shelter, and correspondence to a struggling mountain community and used her influence to push for women’s voting rights.

Bestsellers

The Good Doctor of Warsaw

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Trapped in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, students Misha and Sophia help Dr. Janusz Korczak care for 200 orphans — even as conditions worsen and darkness closes in. “A story that should be told and retold… Extremely powerful” (The Times).