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A New York Times bestseller with over 1,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Revered actor Alan Alda takes readers on a delightfully humorous trip through his unusual childhood and storied career. “I couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t stop laughing” (New York Times bestselling author Brian Greene).

In 1904, Henry Flagler began work on an unbelievable project — connecting mainland Florida to the island of Key West with 153 miles of railroad across the open ocean. Find out what doomed the disastrous project in this “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (Booklist).

A classic New York Times bestseller with over 307,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: In 1992, a young man discarded his possessions and set off into the Alaskan wilderness. This “narrative of arresting force” (The Washington Post) provides a thoughtful meditation on humankind’s relationship with nature and solitude.

A CLASSIC FROM THE “NEW YORK TIMES” BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF “ONE SUMMER ” Back in America after twenty years in…

This #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Seabiscuit delves into the life of Louis Zamperini, who survived incredible odds when his bomber crashed into the ocean during World War II. “A powerfully drawn survival epic” (The Wall Street Journal) with over 416,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Devil in the White City, delivers a remarkable story set during Hitler’s…

Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus—riveting works of nonfiction that journey into…

“Pure charm” (People): In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a Golden Globe Award–winning comedian shares candid life lessons and laugh-out-loud moments that give “full exposure of Poehler’s funny and very magnanimous heart” (Elle). With over 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In this #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Cheryl Strayed tells the “stimulating, thought-provoking, soul-enhancing” story (Oprah Winfrey) of her solitary hike from California to Washington. “At once a breathtaking adventure tale and a profound meditation on the nature of grief” (The New York Times Book Review).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the “fascinating” true story (Salon) of Vera Atkins, a master intelligence agent for the Allies who led a relentless covert campaign against Nazi Germany. “In the real world of spies, Vera Atkins was the boss” (Ian Fleming).