Browsing: United States

From a New York Times bestselling author and counterterrorism analyst comes an examination of evidence that the Russian government employed cyber warfare throughout the 2016 US presidential campaign.

Isolated in the Pennsylvania countryside with her affluent and secretive family, Mary Davenport’s luxurious life comes to a halt when her father suddenly dies. But as she befriends the servants living downstairs, she’ll begin to uncover the secrets hidden within the manor’s finely decorated walls…

Discover the fascinating life of Mary Fields, the first African-American woman to become a star route mail carrier! Mary braved the Montana wilderness to bring food, shelter, and correspondence to a struggling mountain community and used her influence to push for women’s voting rights.

One of NPR’s Best Books of 2017! Although Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of World War II’s greatest codebreakers, her story has not yet been told. An integral player in shaping modern intelligence, Elizebeth led a life that “should be the subject of a future Wonder Woman movie” (The New York Times).

An NPR Best Book of 2016! From eerie burial grounds to foreclosed “zombie homes,” this spooky tour through America’s haunted places doubles as an unconventional glimpse into the nation’s turbulent history. “A lively assemblage and smart analysis of dozens of haunting stories… Absorbing” (The New York Times Book Review).

On the eve of World War II, two young London women launched a daring new business as matchmakers. Drawing from newspaper articles and interviews, this charming read brings their true story to life in “a breezy social history for readers interested in tales of a bygone age” (Library Journal).

“An uplifting and life-affirming memoir” (Kirkus Reviews) with over 1,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Diagnosed with cancer, 90-year-old Miss Norma declined treatment in favor of a cross-country road trip with her family by her side. “Everyone can learn from their courage” (Booklist starred review).

Take a side-splitting tour of a nation’s weird and wild moments with this hilarious look at the strange side of US history! “Think of it as A People’s History of the United States for the slightly lazy” (NPR).

I couldn’t be anything other than a romantic at heart — it’s my nature, it’s who I am. But this…

This “intimate” dual biography (The Washington Post) delves into the relationship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and reporter Lorena Hickok. “Poignant… Combining exhaustive research with emotional nuance, Quinn dives deep” (The Wall Street Journal).