Browsing: Nonfiction

A guy walks into a bar car and… From here the story could take many turns. When this guy is…

In the village of Kohima, a British and Indian garrison of 1,500 soldiers fought a Japanese force of 15,000 in one of the most brutal battles of World War II. An award-winning journalist chronicles the true story in this “engrossing narrative of a ghastly battle” (The Independent).

From the author of dozens of #1 New York Times bestsellers and the creator of many unforgettable movies comes a…

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. This time in Australia.His previous…

A New York Times bestseller: Award-winning actress Ashley Judd shares stories of her humanitarian efforts, including how her own mental healing allowed her to care for others. “An absorbing memoir of challenge, courage, and renewal” (Library Journal).

A New York Times Bestseller Your chance to regroup, take a breath, and begin your life again awaits in the…

In his #1 bestselling books The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell has explored the ways we understand and change our world.…

A “spellbinding” winner of the National Book Award (People): Before she became a famed performer, Patti Smith was a girl from New Jersey who discovered a new world in New York City… “A heartbreakingly sweet recollection” (The Boston Globe).

Named one of the most important nonfiction books of the 21st century by Entertainment Weekly‚ Slate‚ Chronicle of Higher Education‚…

The daughter of a country parson, Isabella Bird was advised to travel for her health. Bird’s compliance with her doctor’s…