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| ‘A beautifully written elegy to a vanished world’ (Kirkus Reviews) |
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- An award-winning writer brings his childhood in mid-century Gowanus — a Brooklyn neighborhood dominated by the Mafia and the Catholic Church — vividly to life
- Fans of Frank McCourt shouldn’t miss this “moving and unputdownable memoir” (Booklist)
- “Elegiac and eloquent, hilarious and harrowing, Gowanus Crossing is a tribute to a lost, rough, but sometimes magical time and place” (Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle)
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| Meet Emanuel Nobel, the wealthy Russian rival to the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds |
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- A New York Times bestselling author gives “well-deserved attention to a little-known slice of history” (Kirkus Reviews) in this gripping read
- While his uncle became famous for creating the Nobel Prize, Emanuel built a petroleum empire — and landed in Stalin’s crosshairs
- “A thrilling picture of another overlooked titan… I could not put this book down” (internationally bestselling author Gareth Russell)
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| A moving portrait from ‘one of India’s greatest living authors’ (O, The Oprah Magazine) |
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- After stumbling upon a run-down cottage on the edge of a Himalayan forest, Anuradha Roy and her husband made it their new home
- “Transportive… Roy’s memoir is a time capsule, an ode to a way of life that might already be lost” (Booklist starred review)
- “Makes you want to rush to the Himalaya… In every way a beautiful book” (Sebastian Faulks, author of Birdsong)
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| Jill Biden shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House |
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- The former First Lady and New York Times bestselling author recounts entering office amid the COVID-19 pandemic, making history by continuing to work during her husband’s term, and more
- Offers a long-awaited personal perspective on Joe Biden’s withdrawn reelection bid
- “A smart, revealing memoir by a presidential partner of skill and consequence” (Kirkus Reviews), this is one of the season’s most highly anticipated memoirs
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| A New York Times bestselling biographer tells his own story of starting a family |
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- Choosing to have kids with his husband in late middle age caused Brad Gooch to reflect on his upbringing — and led him to a DNA test
- “Parents of all backgrounds will see themselves in Gooch’s elegant reflections on the transformative power of child-rearing. Refined prose and a tender heart make this a winner” (Publishers Weekly)
- “This honest but celebratory book about late-stage happiness is a beacon of hope and discovery” (National Book Award–winning author Andrew Solomon)
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| An American sports icon looks back at his remarkable career |
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- Legendary baseball manager Dusty Baker writes about being mentored by Hank Aaron, winning the World Series, guiding the Houston Astros after a cheating scandal, and more
- Come for the behind-the-scenes stories and leave with life lessons on perseverance and leadership as Baker “pours out his soul” (USA Today)
- A must-read for anyone who loves baseball — or simply a triumphant personal story
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| Erik Larson fans will love this gripping blend of history and true crime |
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- 1914: At one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic homes, seven people were murdered — including his partner — in a tragedy that shocked the nation
- Discover a lesser-known side to the famed architect in this compelling read that highlights one of his darkest moments
- “Spellbinding and gratifyingly substantive” (Kirkus Reviews), from a New York Times bestselling author
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| A complicated childhood comes to life in this ‘equal parts hysterical and moving’ memoir (Marie Claire) |
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- The cocreator of Hulu’s Pen15 shares her own coming-of-age story — complete with a roller coaster of family drama
- “Elegant prose, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and a tender heart make this a delight even for readers unfamiliar with Konkle’s TV work” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- Amy Sedaris says, “It’s insane how much I enjoyed it”
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| Dive into the corruption and lies behind a Southern dynasty — and how they led to murder |
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- In 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son. Drawing on original interviews, phone transcripts, and more, a novelist and New Yorker contributor pulls back the curtain on the highly publicized case
- Discover the man behind the murder that won’t stay out of the headlines, as the case remains contested today
- “The Family Man is the Truman Capote version of the Murdaugh story, a thoughtful, well-researched, and beautifully written inquiry into how and why a person comes to commit such an appalling crime” (Slate)
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| Hope, healing, and an underdog soccer team |
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- When sports writer Chris Jones discovered illicit text messages on his wife’s laptop, his life changed forever — and in the midst of his grief, he decided to follow and report on his grandfather’s favorite team
- “An arresting account of humanity… An invitation to confront our deepest fears” (Emmy Award–winning journalist Jemele Hill)
- “Readers who’ve struggled through losses of their own will find comfort in these pages” (Publishers Weekly)
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