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The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize–the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous…

This “compelling” memoir (Booklist) follows Kristine and her son, Jacob, a certifiable genius with an IQ higher than Einstein’s — who also lives with autism. Experience their powerful journey in this “amazing” read (The Washington Post) with over 2,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“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!

A “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (John Grisham): Convicted of a white-collar crime, Neil White was sent to a prison inside the continental United States’ last leprosy colony — where he found true happiness. A “witty, well-rendered narrative of redemption and enlightenment” (Library Journal).

An NPR Best Book of 2013: In an alternate Victorian world, an inquisitive young woman risks everything to become the foremost authority on dragons… A thrilling fantasy that’s “saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

“Expect miracles when you read Ann Patchett’s fiction.”—New York Times Book Review Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett…

Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this…

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Poisonwood Bible: On a Southern farm, young wife and mother Dellarobia makes a discovery that changes her world forever. A “majestic and brave” novel (The New York Times Book Review) from “a gifted magician of words” (Time).

James Tobin, award-winning author of Ernie Pyle’s War and The Man He Became, has penned the definitive account of the…

A New York Times bestseller with over 84,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: With his groundbreaking ventures, Elon Musk has become a polarizing figure in the tech industry. An award-winning journalist delivers “a tremendous look into arguably the world’s most important entrepreneur” (The Washington Post).