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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
by James L. Swanson
A detailed account of the 12-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.
The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history – the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry troops ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child
by Donalyn Miller
Strategies and techniques to inspire children to read, unlocking the potential of every reader.
Known for her popular blog, "The Book Whisperer," Donalyn Miller is a dedicated teacher who says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. Her approach, however, is not ... (Goodreads)
Anne Frank Remembered: The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family
by Miep Gies
The brave and moving story of the woman who helped to save Anne Frank's family during the Holocaust.
The reminiscences of Miep Gies, the woman who hid the Frank family in Amsterdam during the Second World War, presents a vivid story of life under Nazi occupation. ... (Goodreads)
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
by Richard Preston
An exploration of the discovery and containment of one of world's deadliest viruses.
A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret ... (Goodreads)
People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges
by Jen Mann
A humorous take on the absurdities of suburban life, from over-the-top crafters to entitled parents.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A debut collection of witty, biting essays laced with a surprising warmth, from Jen Mann, the writer behind the popular blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat People I want ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother
by James McBride
A memoir of a black man's journey to understand his white mother's past and how it shaped his own identity.
Touches readers of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a mother from her son. Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A ... (Goodreads)
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia
by Candace Fleming
A detailed account of the Romanov family's rise to power, their downfall, and the events leading up to their tragic end.
Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs—at once an intimate portrait of Russia's last royal family and a gripping account of its undoing. Using captivating photos and ... (Goodreads)
Zombie Spaceship Wasteland
by Patton Oswalt
A collection of humorous essays and stories that explore Oswalt's pop culture obsessions and personal experiences.
Now in paperback, from a “multi-faceted, medium-hopping, culture skewering performer” ( SPIN) , this is a journey through the world of Patton Oswalt, best known for his roles in film ( Big Fan and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
by Amanda Berry
True story of a woman taken captive and her struggle to stay alive and be reunited with her family.
Two women kidnapped by infamous Cleveland school-bus driver Ariel Castro share the stories of their abductions, captivity, and dramatic escape, On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines around the ... (Goodreads)
Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History
by Bill O'Reilly
A historical account of the hunt for Nazi war criminals after WWII, detailing their atrocities and the efforts to bring them to justice.
Confronting Nazi evil is the subject of the latest installment in the mega-bestselling, Killing, series As the true horrors of the Third Reich began to be exposed immediately after World War II, the ... (Goodreads)
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
by Caitlin Alifirenka
True story of the meaningful friendship between an American teen and a girl from Zimbabwe, sparked by a letter.
The true story of an all-American girl and a boy from an impoverished city in Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's ... (Goodreads)
When the Game Was Ours
by Larry Bird
The story of the rivalry and friendship between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during the golden era of basketball.
From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most ... (Goodreads)
The Astronaut Wives Club
by Lily Koppel
The story of the women who supported America's early space program, showing strength and resilience.
As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from ... (Goodreads)
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home
by Rhoda Janzen
A journey of self-discovery as a young woman returns to her conservative Mennonite roots.
A hilarious and moving memoir—in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron—about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis Not long after Rhoda Janzen turned ... (Goodreads)
The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better
by Gretchen Rubin
A framework to better understand yourself and others, and the best way to get along with different personalities.
In this groundbreaking analysis of personality type, bestselling author of, Better Than Before, and, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin reveals the one simple question that will transform what you ... (Barnes & Noble)
Farewell to the East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives
by Jennifer Worth
Memoir of a midwife in the East End of London, chronicling the lives of her patients.
This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East end brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by ... (Goodreads)
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
by Timothy Egan
A gripping account of the Dust Bowl, its causes, and the people who survived it. A tale of human resilience in the face of environmental disaster.
The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed account rescues this iconic ... (Goodreads)
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
by Alex Harris
A call to rise above society's expectations and embrace challenge and responsibility.
A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of ... (Goodreads)
I Suck at Girls
by Justin Halpern
A humorous and honest account of a young man's awkward and often hilarious attempts to navigate the world of dating and relationships.
"Growing up, every time I saw a men's magazine cover that had a headline about '73 Ways to Please Your Girlfriend', all I could think was 'I'm good with one; just tell me one way to please her. Also, ... (Goodreads)
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History
by Brian Kilmeade
The untold story of America's first war on terror, fought against the Barbary pirates in the early 1800s.
From the authors of the ,, New York Times, , bestseller ,, George Washington’s Secret Six, , the little-known story of Thomas Jefferson’s battle to defend America against Islamic pirates., Brian ... (Goodreads)
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
by Jeffrey Toobin
An exploration of the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices.
In The Nine, acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin takes us into the chambers of the most important—and secret—legal body in our country, the Supreme Court, revealing the complex dynamic among the nine ... (Goodreads)
Shadows of the Workhouse
by Jennifer Worth
A nurse's journey of compassion, courage and determination amidst the harsh realities of a workhouse in 1950s London.
In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells more stories about the people she encountered. There's Jane, who ... (Goodreads)
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
by Margareta Magnusson
A guide to decluttering and organizing your possessions before you die, to make things easier for your loved ones.
A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning , ... (Barnes & Noble)
Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
by John Grogan
A heartfelt journey of a family and their beloved, but mischievous, dog.
John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of ... (Goodreads)
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
by Amy Schumer
A comedic and candid exploration of the author's life, experiences and views.
THE INSTANT #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER "This is your happy hour with Amy Schumer... It's, Bossypants, meets, Trainwreck, meets your long weekend." —,TheSkimm, “Amy’s got your back. She’s in your ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin
by Hampton Sides
An exploration of the investigation and manhunt for Dr. King’s assassin, James Earl Ray.
On April 23, 1967, Prisoner #416J, an inmate at the notorious Missouri State Penitentiary, escaped in a breadbox. Fashioning himself Eric Galt, this nondescript thief and con man—whose real name was ... (Goodreads)
Earth
by Jon Stewart
A humorous and satirical look at human history, culture, and behavior.
The eagerly awaited new book from the Emmy-winning, Oscar-hosting, Daily Show-anchoring Jon Stewart–the man behind the megaseller America (The Book). Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we ... (Goodreads)
Stitches
by David Small
A graphic memoir of a boy's struggle with illness, family secrets, and his own voice.
One day David Small awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover that he had been transformed into a virtual mute. A vocal cord removed, his throat slashed and stitched together like a ... (Goodreads)
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
by Malala Yousafzai
The inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, who stood up against the Taliban for girls' education and survived an assassination attempt.
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when ... (Goodreads)
A Night to Remember
by Walter Lord
An account of the fateful night of the sinking of the Titanic, told through the stories of survivors.
First published in 1955, A Night to Remember remains a completely riveting account of the Titanic 's fatal collision and the behavior of the passengers and crew, both noble and ignominious. Some ... (Goodreads)
