Browsing: Notable Women

In this “wrenching and moving” New York Times bestseller (Entertainment Weekly), Ruth Wariner recounts her harrowing experiences growing up as one of 42 siblings in a rural polygamist cult. “Hard to put down and hard to forget” (Publishers Weekly).

Moving accounts and survivor interviews reveal the little-known story of Ravensbrück, the Nazi concentration camp that Heinrich Himmler designed exclusively for women. “A beautifully written history… that offers additional insight into Nazism and those caught in its path” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a glimpse into the lives of 12 remarkable women who changed American history — some household names, some forgotten over time. “First-rate… Precise, crisp, and pointed” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Jenny Lawson takes readers on an offbeat, laugh-out-loud journey into her life and imagination. “Gaspingly funny” (O, The Oprah Magazine), with nearly 54,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

As a nurse on a remote Scottish island, Mary came to know the land and its residents as few outsiders ever could. Here she shares her experiences in “a lovely account of ordinary people thriving in an extraordinary landscape” (Kirkus Reviews).

A Wall Street Journal bestseller: In this gut-wrenching collection, more than 350 survivors detail their memories of the Holocaust. An important and meaningful testament to the fortitude of the human spirit.

In this New York Times Notable Book, a retired detective revisits the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short — one of the biggest unsolved cases in Los Angeles history — and shares startling evidence pointing to the killer’s identity. “Completely convincing… As far as I am concerned, this case is closed” (Michael Connelly).

This “astonishing” true story (Booklist) follows Eve Haas, the daughter of German Jewish refugees, who set out to uncover the secrets of her family’s heritage on a daring voyage across Europe. “Fascinating” (BBC).

“Compelling” (Publishers Weekly): Traudl Junge dreamed of being a ballerina — but instead became the secretary to one of the world’s most evil figures. Learn about her time working for Hitler in this disturbing tale from a dark hour in history.

Named a New York Times Notable Book, this compelling narrative history examines the aftermath of the attempted assassination of President James A. Garfield. A “crisp, concise, and revealing” account (The Washington Post), with over 29,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!