Browsing: World War I

A New York Times bestseller: When a German pilot crossed paths with an injured American pilot in the war-torn skies of 1943, he escorted the enemy plane to safety. Neither man ever forgot the incident, leading to an unforgettable reunion 40 years later. “A riveting story of humanity and mercy” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller from the author of Me Before You! Living decades apart, Sophie and Liv are connected by a painting with a heartbreaking history… An “irresistible novel” (Entertainment Weekly) with over 50,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Unquestionably the best story of the World War” (H. L. Mencken): Young Paul enlists in the army — but soon must come to terms with the horrors of combat. A classic novel with over 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads, from an author with “an uncommon ability as a storyteller” (The New York Times).

This “absorbing epic” (The New York Times Book Review) from the author of Corelli’s Mandolin tells the story of a small Anatolian village shaped by love and war during the 20th century. “Rich and compelling… Bernières has reached heights that few modern novelists ever attempt” (The Washington Post).

In 1912, a Scottish poet and an American soldier strike up a correspondence. Nearly 30 years later, Margaret’s mother vanishes, leaving only a pile of love letters… “An absorbing and rewarding saga of loss and discovery” (New York Times bestselling author Kate Alcott) with nearly 3,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A Sunday Times bestseller with nearly 4,300 five-star ratings on Goodreads: This illuminating World War I account presents the story of four men who made a mark on the Middle East. “Richly detailed… The best work of military history in recent memory” (The New York Times).

This “engrossing and moving” history (Booklist) tells the stories of the immigrants who became US soldiers in World War I. “A riveting remembrance of the Great War by a master writer… Deeply compelling” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brinkley).

“Accurate and compelling” (Publishers Weekly): As a young GI, Joe Sacco fought his way across Europe, his unit eventually entering the concentration camp at Dachau. Decades later, his son tells the story in this powerful work of nonfiction.

As World War I rages, suffragette Grace Mabry fights her own battles in the British countryside. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, this Christian novel features “a lush rural English setting, absorbing protagonists, and a moving, suspenseful plot” (Library Journal).