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19th Century

Lydia

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When the fiancé that mail-order bride Lydia has never met is found dead, she inherits everything. Brooding detective Max wants Lydia’s help finding out how the man really died — and unexpectedly ends up falling for her…

History

The Way I Heard It

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In this New York Times bestselling must-read, executive producer and host of Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe presents a delightfully entertaining,…

Actors

Dear Girls

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“Knife-sharp… A genuine pleasure” (The New York Times): A stand-up comedian addresses her daughters as she chronicles her upbringing, recounts dating disasters, and shares unforgettable stories from the entertainment world. This New York Times bestseller and Time Best Book of 2019 has over 13,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

History

Songs of America

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In this New York Times bestseller, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and a star musician celebrate American history through its most important songs. Take a tour across the decades through the powerful music that shaped the nation. “What a gem of a book… Unusually well-written and moving” (Ken Burns).

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Dutch Girl

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While much of Audrey Hepburn’s life was spent under the Hollywood spotlight, details of her early years living under Nazi occupation in the Netherlands are less well-known. This intimate biography illuminates the hardships, horrors, and triumphs — from her participation in the Dutch Resistance to her survival during the famine of 1944.