Browsing: Nonfiction

“Gripping” (The New York Times Book Review): When his son disappeared in a Costa Rican rain forest, Roman Dial set out to uncover the truth — a journey that would take years. “A brave and marvelous book. A page-turner that will rip your heart out” (Jon Krakauer).

As she approaches 40, Asmi begins to worry she’s spent more time climbing the corporate ladder than building meaningful relationships. And when she’s pitted against her nemesis for a promotion, she’ll have to decide whether the life she’s built is what she really wants.

Inspired by true events: In 1939, 17-year-old Nora is labeled a moral defective and institutionalized. Decades later, can psychiatrist Janet help Nora overcome her past? “A haunting, heart-wrenching but ultimately heartwarming novel told in beautiful prose” (USA Today bestselling author Gill Thompson).

In 1927, Charley Braggs arrived home to a horrifying scene: Two of his children were dead — and according to his wife, Nannie, the culprit was food poisoning. But Charley knew better than to believe her… Meet the notorious real-life killer known as the Giggling Granny in this haunting true crime tale.