Browsing: Nonfiction

Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday month with this witty guide to the Bard of Avon! Filled with insight and charm, this lovely exploration of 16th-century England and the playwright’s life is sure to delight. “Wryly humorous” (The Times).

This New York Times bestseller takes a tour through the world of olive oil — from its traditional uses in rituals and medicine to the corruption hidden in the industry today. “Engrossing history, vivid contemporary reporting, and a cogent call to action, expertly blended in an illuminating text” (Kirkus Reviews).

“Perfect for any bibliophile or historians interested in the stories from the home front” (Library Journal): During the book burning of World War II, librarians and publishers sent millions of books to soldiers overseas, providing solace and escape — and resurrecting great literature.

“Triumphant” (Publishers Weekly): In her 30s, Helen Fremont made a life-altering discovery — though she was raised Catholic, her parents were Jewish Holocaust survivors living under invented names. A “brave and beautiful” story (Charles Baxter) about one woman’s journey into her family’s past.

A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history…

The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was one of the worst instances of racial violence in US history. This “powerful” book is “a harrowing case study made all the more so by Madigan’s skillful, clear-eyed telling of it” (The New York Times Book Review).

On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the…

Hailed as “one of the most fun people in show business” (Time), Alan Cumming endured a troubled childhood. This stunning #1 New York Times bestseller explores his past — and the family secrets that shaped him. “Will linger inside of you long after you turn the final page” (Harlan Coben).

A New York Times bestseller: Tony Danza, former star of Taxi and Who’s the Boss?, reflects on the year he spent as an English teacher at Philadelphia’s largest high school. “A witty, self-deprecating, and charming account… Brutally and beautifully real” (New York Times bestselling author Erin Gruwell).

In this gripping memoir, a World War II veteran chronicles the brutality, horror, and heroism he witnessed while fighting in the Pacific. “A classic” (The New York Times) with over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.