Browsing: Nonfiction

A journalist in Nazi-occupied Paris, Nancy Wake worked as a spy for Allied forces and was notorious among the Gestapo for evading their clutches. In this stirring biography, learn about the heroic woman called “the white mouse” by her enemies.

“A beautiful, epic tale of love and perseverance” (Booklist): Born into a poor family in India, a young man was inspired by a prophecy about the woman he would one day marry — and rode a bicycle across continents to find her.

Samantha Glass is not your typical 19 year old girl. You will either find her under the hood of her…

An NPR Best Book of 2016! From eerie burial grounds to foreclosed “zombie homes,” this spooky tour through America’s haunted places doubles as an unconventional glimpse into the nation’s turbulent history. “A lively assemblage and smart analysis of dozens of haunting stories… Absorbing” (The New York Times Book Review).

Dog Heroes of September 11th — A Tribute to America’s Search and Rescue Dogs, now in its Tenth Anniversary second…

On the eve of World War II, two young London women launched a daring new business as matchmakers. Drawing from newspaper articles and interviews, this charming read brings their true story to life in “a breezy social history for readers interested in tales of a bygone age” (Library Journal).

Giulia’s sudden psychotic break profoundly changed her marriage. Her husband, Mark, shares their journey in a powerful, compassionate memoir. “This book basically tore out my heart and then lovingly sewed it back in place” (Susannah Cahalan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire).

This New York Times bestseller chronicles a family’s move from suburban Arizona to Appalachian farmland — and their reconnection to the natural food chain. “Cogent and illuminating” (The New York Times), with over 38,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“An uplifting and life-affirming memoir” (Kirkus Reviews) with over 1,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Diagnosed with cancer, 90-year-old Miss Norma declined treatment in favor of a cross-country road trip with her family by her side. “Everyone can learn from their courage” (Booklist starred review).

“Exquisitely observant, deeply informed” (The New York Times Book Review): This Pulitzer Prize finalist examines Darwin’s observations on how physical appearance drives evolution. “One of those books that changes the way you look at everything” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan).