Browsing: Notable Women

“Bracingly vivid… ferociously honest” (Los Angeles Times): A New York Times bestselling author explores self-image and health as she relives her journey of pain and discovery. This “luminous” memoir (The New York Times Book Review) has over 38,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Fascinated by the 19th century, Sarah and her husband, Gabriel, decided to fully commit to a Victorian way of life. From tending oil lamps to wrestling with corset laces, this charming and insightful memoir chronicles their modern exploration of a bygone era.

The “fine biography” and “compelling personal story” (The Wall Street Journal) of arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano…

This New York Times bestseller delves into the personal lives and political strengths of 10 First Ladies. “Both elegant portraiture and highly readable, important White House history… The stories about Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton, and Obama are irresistible” (Douglas Brinkley).

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: NPR, ESQUIRE, The LA Times, and NEWSWEEK WINNER…

When tragedy struck, Krista Schlyer decided to sell her belongings and travel through America’s national parks. With her two best friends beside her — a surly introvert and a rambunctious dog — she set off on an unforgettable journey. Perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed!

Leah Remini reveals her fraught relationship with Scientology in this eye-opening #1 New York Times bestseller. “Aggressively honest… The most raw and revealing Scientology memoir to date” (Entertainment Weekly). With over 18,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Called “Mata Hari from Minnesota” (Time), glamorous American spy Betty Pack paved the way for the Allies’ victory with her death-defying secret missions during World War II. A New York Times bestselling author chronicles Pack’s gripping life of espionage in this “provocative” historical tale (Library Journal).

Take a rollicking trip through Jane Austen’s era! Letters, diaries, illustrations, and other illuminating works add depth and detail to this vibrant history that explores the reality of life in Regency England.

A city girl to the core, Jeannie Ralston abandoned everything to move to rural Texas with her husband. Her charming misadventures and journey to adapt are captured in this “satisfying and enjoyable” memoir (Publishers Weekly).