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“Perfect for any bibliophile or historians interested in the stories from the home front” (Library Journal): During the book burning of World War II, librarians and publishers sent millions of books to soldiers overseas, providing solace and escape — and resurrecting great literature.
“Triumphant” (Publishers Weekly): In her 30s, Helen Fremont made a life-altering discovery — though she was raised Catholic, her parents were Jewish Holocaust survivors living under invented names. A “brave and beautiful” story (Charles Baxter) about one woman’s journey into her family’s past.
A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history…
The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was one of the worst instances of racial violence in US history. This “powerful” book is “a harrowing case study made all the more so by Madigan’s skillful, clear-eyed telling of it” (The New York Times Book Review).
On a clear night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the…
A New York Times bestseller: Tony Danza, former star of Taxi and Who’s the Boss?, reflects on the year he spent as an English teacher at Philadelphia’s largest high school. “A witty, self-deprecating, and charming account… Brutally and beautifully real” (New York Times bestselling author Erin Gruwell).
In this gripping memoir, a World War II veteran chronicles the brutality, horror, and heroism he witnessed while fighting in the Pacific. “A classic” (The New York Times) with over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
After suddenly losing her job, Noelle Hancock decided to do something that frightened her every day for a year. She reflects on her life-changing journey in this “moving, enriching, and hilarious” memoir (New York Times bestselling author Julie Powell). With over 1,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!
After the attacks of 9/11, the residents of a small Newfoundland town provided a temporary home for thousands of stranded airline passengers. This uplifting account shares true stories of generosity, kindness, and lasting friendship in the wake of tragedy.
“Excellent” (Library Journal): A #1 New York Times bestselling author recounts the Battle of the Alamo in this captivating history. “Probably the best of all Alamo accounts” (The New York Times Book Review).