Browsing: World War II

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).

The #1 New York Times bestseller that became a major motion picture: During World War II, Liesel makes an unbreakable connection with Max, a Jewish man hiding in her basement. A “beautiful and important” story (Kirkus Reviews starred review) about coming of age and the power of the written word.

A New York Times bestseller and Printz Award winner: When Verity, a young spy, is captured in Nazi-occupied France, she’s forced to trade her secrets for a chance at survival. A “tour de force… Unforgettable and wrenching” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

This “gripping and superbly told account” (Booklist) from a New York Times bestselling author follows the journey of Felix Sparks, a World War II hero who led forces across Europe’s battlefields to the very doorstep of Dachau. “Exceptional” (The Wall Street Journal).

This “fine biography” (Booklist) chronicles the life of legendary World War II hero and fighter pilot Gregory Boyington, leader of the Black Sheep squadron — including his battle with inner demons and the brave exploits that earned him the Medal of Honor.

Twenty-five years after its initial publication, The Making of the Atomic Bomb remains the definitive history of nuclear weapons and…

Both members of the French Resistance during World War II, philosopher Albert Camus and biologist Jacques Monod developed a deep friendship as they emerged as leaders in their fields. A “suspenseful… briskly paced” account (The New York Times) of two iconic Nobel laureates.

“A balanced first-person report from the greatest generation” (Publishers Weekly): In 1945, a Pennsylvania teenager becomes a tank gunner on the German front in this “spare, honest memoir” (Booklist) that pays tribute to heroism while dispelling illusions of battlefield glory.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize No Ordinary Time is a monumental work, a brilliantly conceived chronicle of one of the…

A #1 New York Times bestseller: When a US cargo plane crashed in November 1942, its survivors began a 148-day Arctic journey that would change their lives forever… A “poignant, persuasive depiction of men under arms” (The Wall Street Journal), with nearly 3,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads.