Browsing: Notable Women

Biographical Fiction

The First Emma

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Inspired by true events: During World War II, Mabel Hartley leaves her desk job to work at the sprawling Texas estate of 81-year-old Emma Koehler — where she helps Emma tell her life story and finds herself drawn into a fascinating new world. “A sweet memorialization of a real-life female business pioneer” (Kirkus Reviews).

Animals

Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs

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A “gorgeously crafted homage to our unconditional love of dogs” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult): With heart, humor, and wisdom, a New York Times columnist explores her life’s journey through the beloved canine companions she’s had and the lessons they taught her.

Adventure Travel

Braver Than You Think

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At 34, journalist Maggie Downs dropped everything and embarked on a yearlong trip around the world — to all the destinations her mother, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, once dreamed of visiting. “Fans of Eat, Pray, Love and Wild may find this a satisfying next read” (Booklist).

Biographies and Memoirs

The Daughters of Yalta

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This “intricately detailed” book (Booklist) reveals the story of three women — Kathleen Harriman, Sarah Churchill, and Anna Roosevelt — who accompanied their famous fathers to the 1945 Yalta Peace Conference. A “vivid and revealing account” (Publishers Weekly starred review) of a time of historic upheaval.

History

Animal, Vegetable, Junk

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From Mark Bittman, trailblazing food journalist and bestselling author of How to Cook Everything, comes a sweeping look at how humanity’s drive for food has transformed our history and planet — from early agriculture to the catastrophic influence of corporate greed. This “clear and compelling” volume (The New York Times Book Review) is recommended for fans of Yuval Noah Harari.