Browsing: Nonfiction

In 1904, Henry Flagler began work on an unbelievable project — connecting mainland Florida to the island of Key West with 153 miles of railroad across the open ocean. Find out what doomed the disastrous project in this “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (Booklist).

A classic New York Times bestseller with over 307,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: In 1992, a young man discarded his possessions and set off into the Alaskan wilderness. This “narrative of arresting force” (The Washington Post) provides a thoughtful meditation on humankind’s relationship with nature and solitude.

A CLASSIC FROM THE “NEW YORK TIMES” BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF “ONE SUMMER ” Back in America after twenty years in…

Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke invites you behind the scenes to experience his legendary decades-long career in film and television, including such classics as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. An unmissable New York Times bestselling memoir!

This #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Seabiscuit delves into the life of Louis Zamperini, who survived incredible odds when his bomber crashed into the ocean during World War II. “A powerfully drawn survival epic” (The Wall Street Journal) with over 416,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Devil in the White City, delivers a remarkable story set during Hitler’s…

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Wild, this rich collection of wise words for life’s quandaries gathers together her replies to the letters she received as a once-anonymous advice columnist. “Courageous and engaging stuff” (The New York Times Book Review).

In Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve…

Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus—riveting works of nonfiction that journey into…

“Pure charm” (People): In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a Golden Globe Award–winning comedian shares candid life lessons and laugh-out-loud moments that give “full exposure of Poehler’s funny and very magnanimous heart” (Elle). With over 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!