Browsing: Notable Women

“Honest and engaging” (The New York Times): Three generations of women come together to sort out a lifetime of differences in this “emotionally raw memoir examining the delicate, inevitable shift from dependence to independence and back again” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

This New York Times bestseller offers a compelling portrait of the woman behind the myth of Camelot — and the ambition and trauma that shaped her life. “An intimate and revealing look at one of the 20th century’s most remarkable — and misunderstood — women” (Kirkus Reviews).

This New York Times Notable Book paints a vivid portrait of Jane Franklin — who suffered hardship while her brother Benjamin Franklin rose to fame. “As Lepore sheds light on this one, unsung life, she brilliantly illuminates an entire era” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks).

“This memoir will captivate animal lovers” (Publishers Weekly starred review): Biologist Stacey describes the better part of two decades she spent caring for Wesley the barn owl, making fascinating discoveries and forging a deep bond with the animal. With over 3,700 five-star Goodreads ratings!

The sensational biography of Princess Diana, written with her cooperation and now featuring exclusive new material to commemorate the 20th…

In this New York Times bestseller, a seasoned flight attendant shares the highs and lows of life in the air — from zany travelers to off-duty escapades. “There’s something for everyone in this witty tell-all” (Publishers Weekly).

A #1 New York Times bestseller: In this candid memoir, beloved actress Carrie Fisher opens up about her inimitable life with humor and sincerity. Garnering over 8,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, “her stories bubble, bounce, and careen” (Entertainment Weekly).

Read the bestselling book that inspired the ABC television series. As America’s Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions,…

For fans of Downton Abbey: Queen Victoria’s household staff had a unique relationship with the monarch who ruled Britain for more than six decades. This “vivid, entertaining, and often comical portrait” (The Wall Street Journal) views her reign through their eyes.

From the New York Times bestselling author whose story inspired the beloved BBC drama: Midwife Jennifer Worth saw firsthand the unimaginable suffering of those raised in workhouses. Their stories come to life in this portrait of resilience in postwar London. Top-rated on BookBub!