Browsing: Nonfiction

Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood changed the true crime genre forever, but one aspect of its case remained unsolved — a remarkably similar family murder committed halfway across the country weeks later. In this thorough book, an investigator seeks to prove the connection between the two vicious killings.

A New York Times Editors’ Choice of 2017: This “gripping” work (The New Yorker) explores the science behind Earth’s five mass extinctions. “Entertaining and informative on the geological record and the researchers who study it” (Kirkus Reviews).

From a New York Times bestselling author called “C. S. Lewis for the 21st century” (Newsweek): Learn how God impacts the modern world in this “intelligent person’s invitation to faith” (Booklist).

One of NPR’s Best Books of 2017! Although Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of World War II’s greatest codebreakers, her story has not yet been told. An integral player in shaping modern intelligence, Elizebeth led a life that “should be the subject of a future Wonder Woman movie” (The New York Times).

“Vivid” (Kirkus Reviews): This #1 New York Times bestseller gives a firsthand account of the invasion of Guadalcanal. “A superb example of war reporting at its best” (New York Times bestselling author Mark Bowden).

With over 1,100 five-star Goodreads ratings: Single mom Laney Monroe has no time for romance. But when her brother’s infuriatingly handsome boss, Nate Murphy, offers to be her personal handyman, will she be able to resist him?