Browsing: Notable Women

Written with an exciting combination of narrative flair and historical authority, this interpretation of the tragic life of Catherine Howard,…

This “engrossing read” (New York Post) from an internationally bestselling author tells the story of Kathleen Kennedy, JFK’s independent younger sister who defied her family for love and whose extraordinary life was tragically cut short. “Heartrending… exciting” (Kirkus Reviews).

#1 New York Times Bestseller “Amy Schumer’s book will make you love her even more. For a comedian of unbridled…

“Fascinating” (The New York Times): As the first Jewish Miss America, Bess Myerson found fame and fortune as a celebrity, consumer advocate, and political activist — until a shocking scandal ended her career. An “engrossing, detailed, and empathetic portrait” (Publishers Weekly).

“Riveting… This book has real wisdom” (The New York Times Book Review): In this #1 New York Times bestseller with over 21,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, an acclaimed author chronicles her surprising path to self-discovery. “It will change lives” (New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert).

“Compelling” (New York Times bestselling author Michael Gross): Known as the “American Venus,” Audrey Munson was a Gilded Age model whose world-famous beauty inspired countless artists — but her turbulent personal life was shrouded in chaos and tragedy.

This “tense, fascinating account” (Publishers Weekly) chronicles the unbelievable true story of a group of West Germans who risked everything to build a tunnel under the Berlin Wall and liberate East Germans. “A gripping page-turner that thrills like fiction” (Kirkus Reviews).

Tara Clancy grew up in three wildly different homes in New York City, each revealing a unique side of the largest metropolis in the US. In this candid, funny memoir, she provides “a fantastically vivid view into her many worlds” (Booklist).

In 2013, the world watched as a news story broke about three women who endured years of captivity before managing to escape. In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Michelle Knight tells the harrowing story of her kidnapping by Ariel Castro — and her incredible tale of survival.

In this New York Times bestseller, a “world-class stand-up” (O, The Oprah Magazine) finds the humor in a year packed with bad news. “Thrilling, candid, and hilarious” (Booklist), with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.