Browsing: Nonfiction

Biographies and Memoirs

Americans in Paris

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From a surgeon who aided Allied soldiers to a bookshop owner who helped her Jewish friends survive, this absorbing history tells the “fascinating tales” (Booklist) of American expatriates who were trapped in Nazi-occupied Paris. “Outstanding… It’s difficult to conceive of anyone who wouldn’t enjoy this exceptional book” (Library Journal).

20th Century

On Wings of Eagles

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A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Pillars of the Earth: After two US citizens were taken hostage in Iran, World War II vet Colonel “Bull” Simons assembled an unlikely team and plotted a daring rescue. “A superb, edge-of-the-seat true story” (USA Today).

20th Century

Marine Sniper

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Experience the astonishing career of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock in this “highly readable” true account (Publishers Weekly) of the Marine sniper who recorded 93 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War. With over 4,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Advice and How-To

The Mood Cure

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Are you struggling with stress, irritability, or other negative emotions? A leading expert explains how diet and nutrition can affect your emotional well-being in “a remarkably comprehensive guide” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Christiane Northrup).

Bestsellers

The City of Falling Angels

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, the author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil explores the mysterious fire that destroyed a Venice landmark. “Journalism at its most accomplished… Creative nonfiction as enveloping and heart embracing as good fiction” (Booklist).

Biographies and Memoirs

A Treasury of Royal Scandals

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With over 1,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Over the centuries, Europe’s kings, queens, popes, and emperors have left behind shocking legacies of misbehavior. This rollicking survey of royal debauchery, violence, and excess is “entertaining” (Library Journal).

Bestsellers

Food Rules

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Revolutionize your eating habits using these definitive, sensible food rules! With nearly 13,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, this #1 New York Times bestseller exploring nutritional science is “useful and funny” (The New York Times).