Browsing: Presidents

This “engrossing read” (New York Post) from an internationally bestselling author tells the story of Kathleen Kennedy, JFK’s independent younger sister who defied her family for love and whose extraordinary life was tragically cut short. “Heartrending… exciting” (Kirkus Reviews).

This “tense, fascinating account” (Publishers Weekly) chronicles the unbelievable true story of a group of West Germans who risked everything to build a tunnel under the Berlin Wall and liberate East Germans. “A gripping page-turner that thrills like fiction” (Kirkus Reviews).

Though Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many as one of the greatest US presidents, this provocative read argues he wasn’t a heroic martyr, but a cunning politician who used a bloody war to build an empire.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the United States. This thought-provoking New York Times bestseller takes a fresh look at their turbulent relationship and its impact in a time of revolution.

The “fine biography” and “compelling personal story” (The Wall Street Journal) of arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano…

President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir…

A New York Times bestseller: The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals illuminates the life of Lyndon Johnson in this “absorbing” biography (The Washington Post). A longtime confidante of the former president shares the candid thoughts of a complicated, conflicted man.

A New York Times bestseller called “a must-read” (Allison Pataki): Coming of age in fledgling America, Thomas Jefferson’s eldest daughter is torn between duty to her family and her principles when she falls in love with an abolitionist. With nearly 16,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: This #1 New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of the Year traces the life and legacy of the 41st US president, George Herbert Walker Bush. “Should be required reading” (The Washington Post).

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!