Browsing: United States

Soon to be a NETFLIX film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Harvey…

A #1 New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2017: At the height of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s young son dies — and the president embarks on a mesmerizing journey. “A masterpiece” (Zadie Smith) hailed as “profound, funny, and vital” (Chicago Tribune).

From a New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author: This captivating collection of essays paints a vivid portrait of life in 1960s America. An illuminating book with over 17,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Witness the ill-fated affair that inspired Doctor Zhivago in this “fascinating and often heartbreaking” tale (O, the Oprah Magazine) of the romance between author Boris Pasternak and his muse, Olga Ivinskaya. A poignant look at love and courage in Communist Russia, from a New York Times bestselling author.

This New York Times bestselling account of October 29, 1929 — now known as Black Tuesday — captures the stock market crash that shaped the US economy for years and changed the course of history.

“A landmark achievement in US presidential history” (Douglas Brinkley): The final days of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency are expertly illuminated in this New York Times bestseller. “Magnificently rendered… nothing short of extraordinary” (New York Times bestselling author Jay Winik).

In his darkest hour, veteran Army helicopter pilot Gil Connor embarks on a perilous mission to save the survivors of a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness. Can he withstand the elements to execute the daring rescue?

Embrace the old-time flavors of the South with this irresistible cookbook! A trove of over 250 family recipes featuring beloved classics, comfort food favorites, and more.

One awful night in 1966, eight of the nine nurses staying in a Chicago town house were violently murdered. In this gripping account, the case’s lead prosecutor and an award-winning journalist detail the tragic crime and its aftermath.

A provocative New York Times bestseller: This sweeping, in-depth read examines 500 years of American history to understand the relationship between beliefs and facts in US politics. “Spirited” and “thought-provoking” (Library Journal starred review), with over 1,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.