Browsing: Nonfiction

Velvet Elvis is the first book from Rob Bell, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins. Selected as…

The dazzling, inimitable Molly Ivins is back, with her own personal Hall of Fame of America’s most amazing and outlandish…

In October 1839, a Windsor cabinet meeting votes to begin the first Opium War against China. Bureaucratic fumbling, military missteps,…

The infamous wreck of the Essex whaling ship inspired the classic Moby-Dick and was the subject of the runaway bestseller In the Heart of the Sea. Learn about the disaster through firsthand accounts and real news coverage.

“Gripping” (Kirkus Reviews): Fleeing capture and execution by Japanese troops during World War II, newlywed journalists Mel and Annalee Jacoby made a daring escape across the Pacific. “Remarkable… Part history, part a celebration of war correspondence, but, mostly, a love story” (Booklist starred review).

Reporter Deena Sharpe is looking for excitement in the cozy town of Maycroft, Texas — but she gets more than she bargained for when she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation! Can she unmask the real killer before anyone else is hurt?

You’ve decided to write a book — now what? Even if you’re used to writing by the seat of your pants, these techniques will help you plot out a captivating story quickly and efficiently. With tips on pacing and developing character arcs, this guide will improve any author’s crafting process.

The body snatcher who inspired Psycho, the noblewoman known as Countess Dracula, Jack the Ripper, and other killers for whom…

This riveting tale of skill and endurance follows a fighter pilot who flew over 200 missions in World War II’s grueling Pacific Theater. A must-read for military history buffs!

In this New York Times bestseller, a “world-class stand-up” (O, The Oprah Magazine) finds the humor in a year packed with bad news. “Thrilling, candid, and hilarious” (Booklist), with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.