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| During the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, brave nurses saved thousands of US service members |
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- This riveting military history “shines a long overdue spotlight on an overlooked aspect of World War II” (New York Times bestselling author John C. McManus)
- Unsung for decades, the women who braved constant danger in the Pacific Theater to treat and evacuate troops finally get their due
- “A terrific book… I defy readers not to be moved” (Tim Brady, author of Three Ordinary Girls)
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| Did you know a 19th-century surgeon was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes? |
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- Get to know Joseph Bell — Arthur Conan Doyle’s professor who helped investigate high-profile murder cases and transform forensic science
- With praise from Mary Roach (“fascinating and fabulous”) and Erik Larson (“convincing and delightful”)
- From a New York Times bestselling author “whose gift for weaving science and history into an impeccably researched narrative is second to none” (Hallie Rubenhold)
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| Get to know the force of nature who was Robert F. Kennedy’s widow |
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- This New York Times bestseller is “a daughter’s tender homage to a consequential woman” (Kirkus Reviews)
- Includes stories about Ethel Kennedy’s courtship with RFK, parenting of 11 children, commitment to human rights, and more
- “Juicy tidbits enliven this worshipful memoir” (Booklist) based on Ethel’s private papers and family memories
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| Take a look back with the Emmy Award–winning star of Back to the Future |
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- The Wall Street Journal calls this memoir “disarmingly wry… utterly heartfelt”
- Christopher Lloyd recounts his lonely upbringing in the founding family of Texaco, his career onstage and on-screen, his hard-won recovery from addiction, and more
- “Lloyd is an oddball in all the best ways, and this account of his life is singularly charming. Witty and understated, a cut above the typical Hollywood memoir” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| Become a passenger on the first human journey into deep space in 50 years |
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- Discover what it took for Jeremy Hansen to travel the 700,000+ miles into space and back on the historic Artemis II mission
- This international bestseller is an eye-opening, inspiring look into a groundbreaking achievement for humankind
- Hansen recounts the years of training he underwent to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut — and the grit and perseverance he developed along the way
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| What was Pope Leo XIV like before becoming the head of the Catholic Church? |
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- Follow his journey from growing up in Chicago to serving impoverished communities in Peru to being the dark horse candidate in Vatican City
- This humanizing biography is based on unprecedented access to archival material, personal documents, and the Pope’s closest circle
- “A welcome, revealing life of the first North American bishop of Rome” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| This warmhearted memoir is like having a chat with a beloved Oscar winner |
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- Get behind-the-scenes stories from Dame Judi Dench’s decorated, seven-decade-long career — including unforgettable roles, pranks, and relationships
- A “deliciously conversational autobiography” (Publishers Weekly starred review) told through interviews with a friend and fellow actor
- “Hilarious, fortifying notes on a life largely spent chasing fun” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| The authorized biography of the cocreator of Seinfeld and the brain behind Curb Your Enthusiasm |
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- “A fascinating deep dive into the life and career of one of the funniest and most innovative comic minds of the past 50 years” (Rolling Stone)
- Go behind the scenes with exclusive interviews, never-before-told stories, and unprecedented access to Larry David
- “This book is a worthy way to spend your time” (Forbes)
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| The late Grey’s Anatomy star reflects on the most impactful days of his life |
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- “A frequently harrowing but candid and tender reckoning with the choices that make up a life” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- The actor known to many as “McSteamy” talks about navigating Hollywood, fighting for sobriety, living with ALS, and more
- Published posthumously, this is a moving memoir about cherishing what truly matters
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| Meet the remarkable women of the Nuremberg Trials, who have too long been sidelined by history |
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- This instant Sunday Times bestseller is praised as “deeply researched, unfailingly fascinating” (Salman Rushdie)
- Learn about the Hungarian countess who hosted witnesses, the American lawyer who assembled prosecution cases, the British painter who documented the courtroom, and more
- “A kaleidoscopic eight-life biography with electrifying stories” (The Independent)
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