Browsing: Nonfiction

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is…

Curl up with these beloved memoirs from a “wise and wonderful writer” (The Boston Globe)! A veterinarian in rural England tells stories of love for all living things in three bestselling classics. “Magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable” (Houston Chronicle).

From a New York Times bestselling author: In this heartfelt account, a veterinarian chronicles his successes and missteps in treating animals and raising children in the English countryside. “Smashingly good… Crafted with foxy intelligence and angelic compassion” (Kirkus Reviews).

A beloved New York Times bestseller: In this beautifully told memoir, a British veterinarian recounts coming home from his World War II service — and the surprising, often humorous adventures that followed. With over 11,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, “this is Herriot at his best” (The Washington Post).

The fascinating story of the Battle of Midway from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: “Graphic and realistic” (The New York Times), this is a detailed, suspenseful account of one of the most important events of World War II.

The shocking, sprawling aftermath of World War II in Europe — from soaring crime rates to crumbling institutions to food shortages — is exposed in this powerful account. “Authoritative but never dry… This is a painful but necessary historical task superbly done” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

“Raucous, fascinating” (Kirkus Reviews): Witness piracy, secret revelry, and tragic disasters in this evocative trip through the cutthroat world of the Mississippi River in the 19th century. “Honest to god, reading history has never been more fun!” (New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger).

“Suddenly, gaspingly, in-your-face funny” (Booklist): A mortician and a funeral director assemble the most extraordinary stories from their colleagues across the nation for a rollicking exploration of undertaking. “Sick, funny, and brilliant! I love this book” (New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry).

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREThe harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the…

An “inspiring story” (Library Journal): During World War II, a remote community risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews. This true account of courage is “a book to cherish and recommend” (Thomas Keneally, Man Booker Prize–winning author of Schindler’s Ark).