Browsing: Notable Women

20th Century

The Eighty-Dollar Champion

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A #1 New York Times bestseller perfect for fans of Seabiscuit: From their humble beginnings on Cold War–era Long Island, immigrant Harry de Leyer and the horse he rescued from slaughter found national fame. “Heartwarming” (Kirkus Reviews), with nearly 4,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Biographies and Memoirs

The Last Madam

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As the madam of a famous New Orleans brothel, Norma Wallace led a life of scandal, glamour, and tragedy. This “raunchy, hilarious, and thrilling” account (NPR) is a “resurrection of a secret world” (Publishers Weekly).

Actors

American Rose

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This “rare biography… captures the imagination and doesn’t let go” (BookPage): Examine the extraordinary life of Gypsy Rose Lee — a tough, glamorous, and bawdy entertainer who achieved legendary fame in the Depression-era United States. A riveting New York Times bestseller!