Browsing: Notable Women

A riveting history from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat: Follow the infamous Donner Party as they set out across the country — and resort to the unthinkable to survive a winter trapped in the mountains. “Remarkable… Hard to put down” (The Seattle Times).

This New York Times bestseller provides an eye-opening look at the women who influenced America’s Founding Fathers. “Wonderful stories… If only our standard history books were written with such flair!” (Publishers Weekly).

In this “amazing account” (The Washington Post), a Jewish woman recalls her experiences living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II — and her struggle to survive against all odds. A poignant tale of perseverance and courage.

This “utterly compelling” history (Publishers Weekly starred review) of the Underground Railroad paints a multifaceted portrait of people who risked everything to fight for freedom and change. “A profoundly American tale” (USA Today).

A New York Times bestseller: The Brady Bunch actress Maureen McCormick reveals how she survived the dark side of Hollywood in this “absorbing and well-told tale” (Publishers Weekly).

“Vivid and hair-raising” (Chicago Tribune): In 1857, nearly 150 people were killed when a wagon train carrying gold was targeted in southern Utah. This provocative account argues that the perpetrators were officials from the Mormon Church, driven by financial difficulties. “Gripping” (The New York Times Book Review).

A stunning, detailed look into the lives of Henry VIII’s many wives — from the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn to the ultimate survival of Catherine Parr. This “strong, entertaining, and occasionally audacious” exploration (Publishers Weekly) brings to light a fascinating period in history.

Did you know that John Adams’s family got lost on their way to the brand-new President’s House? This “intimate glimpse into the daily lives of extended presidential families” (Booklist) is “as irresistible as a gossip column” (Publishers Weekly) and shares fascinating trivia about one of the most famous residences in the world.

A New York Times bestselling author and Episcopal priest examines her own relationship with God and organized religion in this “luminous” memoir (Booklist). “Few souls are as synced to the world’s mysteries as Barbara Brown Taylor’s” (Time).

A New York Times bestseller told with irrepressible wit and verve: Delve into the tempestuous personal life and career of Rue McClanahan, one of the stars of the Emmy Award–winning series The Golden Girls, with this fascinating memoir. “Fans will relish her sweet and tart memories” (Publishers Weekly).