Browsing: Nonfiction

20th Century

The Long Way Home

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This “engrossing and moving” history (Booklist) tells the stories of the immigrants who became US soldiers in World War I. “A riveting remembrance of the Great War by a master writer… Deeply compelling” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brinkley).

Biographies and Memoirs

The Imam’s Daughter

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Betrayed by her own family and facing the threat of an honor killing, Hannah Shah set out to find a life of freedom and let go of fear. “A riveting story from an inspiring woman” (New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell).

Authors

Making Toast

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After their daughter’s unexpected death, Roger Rosenblatt and his wife moved in with their son-in-law to help him raise his three young children. “Sad but somehow triumphant, this memoir is a celebration of family” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

19th Century

To Hell on a Fast Horse

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This “fine effort to demystify a legendary episode in the history of the American West” (Booklist) follows Pat Garrett’s hunt for Billy the Kid. “So richly detailed, you can almost smell the gunsmoke and the sweat of the saddles” (New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides).

Animals

Wesley the Owl

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“This memoir will captivate animal lovers” (Publishers Weekly starred review): Biologist Stacey describes the better part of two decades she spent caring for Wesley the barn owl, making fascinating discoveries and forging a deep bond with the animal. With over 3,700 five-star Goodreads ratings!

Actors

Born Standing Up

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From beloved icon and New York Times bestselling author Steve Martin comes a heartfelt tribute to his time as a young performer in stand-up — years which set in motion a brilliant comedy and writing career spanning more than four decades.

20th Century

All the President’s Men

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“Perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time): This New York Times bestseller chronicles the Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation that blew open the Watergate scandal and ended Richard Nixon’s presidency. With over 21,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!