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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREThe harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the…

Three complex and willful upper-class sisters — the daughters of British viceroy Lord Curzon — come to life in this fascinating biography that explores their relationships, their scandals, and their politics. A look into the lives of the British elite and an “entertaining romp” (Library Journal).

After coming home from Afghanistan, Dan Caddy traded stories with other soldiers about their funniest drill sergeant experiences. Enjoy this collection of their profane, hilarious, and sometimes wise words.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the definitive book on Lewis and Clark’s…

In 1913, a devastating tempest resulted in tornadoes, freezing rains, and flooding across America, leading to an overhaul of the country’s disaster response system. This in-depth read “weaves tragic and heroic stories… into an almost hour-by-hour account of the deadly storm” (Booklist).

Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s romance with Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd — and its impact on his private life — is explored in this “fascinating” historical account (USA Today). From a New York Times bestselling author praised as “one of America’s finest historians” (Douglas Brinkley).

This New York Times bestseller offers a rich, revealing portrait of the nation’s 34th president. “Despite competing biographies… this is the best” (Publishers Weekly starred review). With nearly 2,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: This turn-of-the-century history tells the story of how one meteorologist’s hubris contributed to the nation’s deadliest natural disaster — the Great Galveston Hurricane. An “absorbing narrative” that’s “torqued by drama and taut with suspense” (Publishers Weekly).

Immerse yourself in the story of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors with this New York Times bestseller! “If the rest of us can’t aspire to having Newman’s life, we can at least take inspiration from the way he lived his” (The Washington Post).

“Vivacious” (Publishers Weekly): A New York Times bestselling author uses historical evidence to suggest that Jane Austen lived a worldly and cosmopolitan existence — a far cry from the placid scenes depicted in her books. “A dynamic new biography in which Austen lives and breathes” (NPR).