Browsing: Nonfiction

This eye-opening Vietnam War memoir “will stun readers” (Time): Helicopter pilot Robert Mason flew more than 1,000 assault missions over the course of one harrowing year. He tells his story in this “compelling” account (The New York Times) with over 5,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A #1 New York Times bestseller: Feeling unfulfilled despite her numerous successes, Elizabeth Gilbert left her life behind to embark on an international journey of self-discovery. “Fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review).

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Daring Greatly shows you that you’re enough in this liberating look at human imperfection! With over 7,300 five-star Goodreads ratings, this must-read “has the potential to turn lives around” (New York Times bestselling author Harriet Lerner).

An “unforgettable” New York Times bestseller (RT Book Reviews) with nearly 3,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: In the summer of 1959, Sally and her sister Troo come of age — and make startling discoveries. “Bittersweet and beautifully rendered… Don’t miss it” (Sara Gruen).

“Important and necessary” (School Library Journal): In her diary, 11-year-old Zlata Filipović chronicles her life in embattled Sarajevo at the height of the Bosnian War. A powerful firsthand account that sheds “a human light on intolerable events” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A famed New York Times restaurant critic shares fascinating stories from her time as a disguised, discerning diner. “This wonderful book is funny — at times laugh-out-loud funny — and smart and wise” (The Washington Post). With over 8,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

As Jack the Ripper terrorizes Victorian London, another killer capitalizes on the chaos by following each high-profile murder with one of their own. Can Inspector Albert Norris unmask the culprit before it’s too late? A nerve-racking historical mystery!

“Moving and resonant… Captivating” (The Wall Street Journal): In this National Book Award–winning memoir, Jacqueline Woodson recounts growing up during the civil rights movement and her journey to becoming a writer. A New York Times bestseller with over 29,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

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In this candid New York Times bestseller, Padma Lakshmi traces her journey from her childhood in India to Top Chef stardom — and reveals the role of food and family every step of the way. “Absorbing… An intimate, revealing portrait” (Kirkus Reviews).