Browsing: Nonfiction

In this stunning New York Times bestseller, an Emmy Award–winning journalist tells the story of her mother — a former nun who hoarded compulsively — and their beautiful bond that couldn’t be broken. “A candid, moving memoir about the many complexities of family’’ (Kirkus Reviews).

“Wonderful” (Kirkus Reviews): During World War II, the residents of a tiny French village rescued thousands of innocent lives from Hitler’s secret police. A New York Times bestselling author recounts their astonishing tale of courage in this “unblinking exposé of resistance during the war” (The Wall Street Journal).

“This is an amazing, amazing story” (Ellen DeGeneres): When Stephen McGarva witnessed Puerto Rico’s notorious Dead Dog Beach, he devoted himself to saving the island’s unwanted dogs. A moving memoir and an eye-opening look at the unseen cost of the tourism industry.

A New York Times bestseller with over 2,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Join a PEN New England Award–winning author on his 2,000-mile journey along the Oregon Trail. An “incredible true story… Weaving a tale somewhere between a travelogue and a history lesson” (Entertainment Weekly).

This “charming handbook for the contemporary Christian” (Library Journal) explores how giving up anger can lead to a life with less stress and more gratitude.

With nearly 4,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: A cynical millennial embarks on a quest to find her place in the Church in this illuminating, New York Times bestselling memoir. “Honest and moving… both theologically astute and beautifully written” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

He was predestined for literary greatness. If only his father hadn’t used up all the words.As the son of the…

The heartwarming tale of an irrepressible donkey who needed a home–and forever changed a family.Rachel Anne Ridge was at the…

“Spellbinding and informative” (Booklist): Television personality and New York Times bestselling author Al Roker details the deadliest natural disaster in US history, a hurricane that struck Texas in 1900. “Compelling” (Kirkus Reviews).

A “powerful” New York Times bestseller (John Grisham) about redemption, justice, and forgiveness: After Jennifer Thompson incorrectly testified that Ronald Cotton was her assaulter, he spent 11 years behind bars before DNA identified the real perpetrator. Following his release, the two met face-to-face, forming a life-changing friendship.