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| A juicy look at how two storied families have mirrored each other over the years |
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- “Hallemann’s deeply researched and engaging debut book intertwines the histories of the iconic Kennedy and Windsor dynasties and captivates with its literary quality” (Library Journal starred review)
- With compelling new details about each family’s scandals, deaths, social calendars, and more, this guilty pleasure breaks new ground
- “A meticulous feat of research and reporting that’s also incredibly entertaining to read” (New York Times bestselling author Kate Storey)
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| Hear from the first Native American to serve in a presidential cabinet |
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- Deb Haaland, the US Secretary of the Interior under President Biden and now a 2026 gubernatorial nominee for New Mexico, recounts her political career
- In this eye-opening memoir, Haaland describes growing up a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, working in her grandfather’s cornfield, and serving as a member of Congress
- “A convincing and down-to-earth account of a remarkably varied life” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| A cross-country road trip for fans of John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley |
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- Highly anticipated by the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, and more
- When writer Lauren Hough set out with her husky mix, Woody, to travel the US, she met people from all walks of life — and greeted them with empathy and curiosity
- “A keenly observed story about America and the complexity of her people… You will be changed by this remarkable book, and for the better” (Roxane Gay)
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| ‘An epic maritime adventure’ (Publishers Weekly) about the first transatlantic telegraph cable |
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- In the 19th century, Cyrus Field set out to lay a 2,000-mile cable across the Atlantic Ocean — facing corporate sabotage and ferocious storms along the way
- This tale of one entrepreneur’s wild vision is “full of drama and excitement” (The Wall Street Journal)
- “A lively and electrifying account of the little-remembered ‘miracle’ that connected continents” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| An astronaut illuminates the past, present, and future of space exploration |
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- A former commander of the International Space Station and one of the first Asian American astronauts in history relates the realities of NASA training, the likelihood of a trip to Mars, and more
- “[Chiao’s] insights, passion, awe, and gratitude combine for a memorable read” (Booklist)
- Bill Nye calls it “a crisp history of how World War II shaped space travel, and ultimately, [Chiao’s] career, which includes a few close calls”
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| Priceless ancient treasures disappeared from Cambodia — and one man was behind it all |
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- “Reads like a thriller… The story romps along with dogged lawyers and a ludicrous, devious antagonist” (The Economist)
- Douglas Latchford became notorious as “Dynamite Doug” for his methods of extracting statues from sacred temples during his heists. Learn how he trafficked them to top-tier collectors in this gripping work of nonfiction
- “Propulsive and devastating, it traces a story of greed and violence that opens, finally, onto redemption, rendered with exceptional clarity and insight” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Katie Engelhart)
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| Witness Vladimir Putin’s rise in this real-life thriller |
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- When Jamison Firestone established Russia’s first independent foreign law firm, he gained a front-row seat to a nation’s transformation — and the ascent of an infamous leader
- “Written with all the pace and energy of a John Grisham novel… An incredible true story” (New York Times bestselling author Bill Browder)
- Eye-popping stories of police corruption, Mafia attacks, commando raids, and more
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| A ‘thrilling biography-cum-adventure story’ (Hampton Sides) |
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- “George Forster is one of the most fascinating figures you have probably never heard of” (The New York Times Book Review)
- Immerse yourself in the life of an 18th-century naturalist who traveled the seas and wrote passionately against white supremacy and slavery
- From his beginnings as a 10-year-old botanist to his adventures among the islands of the South Pacific, Forster became an early leading voice in favor of universal human rights
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| Undiagnosed schizophrenia and a spate of misinformation led to dangerous conspiracy theories |
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- “Extraordinary… An exceptional exploration of mental illness and friendship in the wreckage of American decline” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- After Michael Dodd suffered a frightening episode of dissociation and was taken to a psychiatric hospital, he reached out to his friend, author Chris Lockhart, for help
- Together, the two men worked to untangle the web of mental illness, trauma, and political division that pushed Michael toward violence
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