Browsing: Nonfiction

In Vietnam, America’s most elite fighter pilots risked their lives in a top secret effort to thwart a deadly new breed of weapon. A New York Times bestselling author delivers an account that “will appeal to military history fans or anyone looking for an absorbing read” (Library Journal).

A “fascinating” read (Associated Press) from a Wall Street Journal bestselling author: Explore the world of bees in this captivating portrait of a migratory beekeeper that is “at once science lesson, sociological study, and breezy read” (The Boston Globe).

In this “compelling narrative” (The Daily Telegraph), a New York Times bestselling author examines the pivotal battles and flawed military strategies that ultimately led to Axis defeat in World War II. “This is history as it should be written” (Publishers Weekly).

This poignant reflection from a National Book Award–winning author chronicles the sudden loss of her husband of nearly 50 years. “Shines a bright light in every corner in her soul-searing memoir of widowhood” (Publishers Weekly).

How the First World War influenced the author of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy: “Very much the best book…

After sustaining serious injuries in the Gulf War, Allen felt angry and isolated — until a canine companion named Endal touched his heart. This moving memoir tells the true story of their remarkable friendship. “Heartbreaking” (Daily Mail).

An explosive New York Times bestseller with nearly 1,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Prosecutor Jeff Ashton offers a shocking behind-the-scenes look at the infamous trial of Casey Anthony and its surprising verdict.

Does God really doom some people to hell for eternity? In this thought-provoking reassessment of traditional Christian ideas, a New York Times bestselling author “persuasively interprets the Bible as a message of love and redemption” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestselling memoir from a legendary entertainer of Hollywood’s Golden Age: Debbie Reynolds recounts how she found strength and hope amid the beauty and heartbreak of life in the spotlight. A “lively” read (People) from “a grand dame of show business” (NPR).

In this vivid memoir, a descendant of John Jacob Astor looks back on her troubled upbringing and the decline of one of America’s most prominent Gilded Age dynasties. “Vividly gothic” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).