Lady Alkmene Callender is bored with London — until the suspicious death of a wealthy visitor! Can Lady Alkmene and journalist Jake Dubois crack the case? An irresistible mystery set during the roaring twenties.
“This food is pretty extraordinary” (The New York Times): Explore Eastern European cuisine in your home kitchen with this gorgeous collection of over 100 recipes from a Ukrainian-born chef who offers “a gorgeous love letter to the food of her homeland” (Saveur).
An Emmy Award–winning comedian offers an “entertaining and heartfelt portfolio” (Publishers Weekly) of stories from his chaotic upbringing as one of 11 children — from alien visitations to run-ins with the Swedish Mafia.
“This book is a gift” (Khaled Hosseini). Born in war-torn Afghanistan, Waheed Arian spent much of his childhood in refugee camps before immigrating to the UK and becoming an NHS doctor. He chronicles his story in this “thrilling and absorbing read… What a life and what an inspiration” (Stephen Fry).
“Heartfelt and uplifting” (Publishers Weekly): Grieving the loss of his brother in battle, Marine veteran Rob found comfort and healing in Bella, a lovable chocolate Labrador. But when his cherished companion became sick, the two embarked on a cross-country road trip that would change both their lives forever.
A Wall Street Journal bestseller: This comprehensive tome provides the tools you need to achieve expert communication skills. Includes core grammar rules, composition guidelines, and other valuable instruction!
Chanel Reynolds didn’t realize how unprepared she was for her husband’s sudden death — but now, she shares hard-earned wisdom and a practical plan to prepare for the unthinkable, from living wills to emergency funds. “How free I feel to have these tasks done” (Wall Street Journal bestselling author Vicki Robin).
An NPR Best Book of 2016: What was daily life like for commoners in Tudor England? Find out in this engrossing, meticulously researched history. “A revelation… It’s the next best thing to being there” (The New York Times Book Review).
In this “satisfying multigenerational epic” (Publishers Weekly), the lives of three women are intertwined through the creation of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding gown. “Jennifer Robson embroiders life, friendship, and hope into the somber gray world of postwar London… Marvelous and moving” (Kate Quinn).
Readers of the legendary, long-standing Old Farmer’s Almanac share time-tested family recipes and the unforgettable stories of how they came to be! This special cookbook offers nearly 200 beloved recipes, money-saving tips, and more.
Born in 1934, Irmgard Hunt grew up just steps away from Hitler’s mountain retreat in the Berchtesgaden Alps. In this “moving, unsettling” memoir (Publishers Weekly), she reflects on a childhood spent in the shadow of a monstrous regime — and her mission to confront the truth about her nation’s past.
How did Japanese pop culture and technology go global? This “brilliant cultural survey” (Booklist starred review) examines the country’s many innovations and how they impacted the rest of the world. “Deep, engaging… A savvy study of Japan’s wide influence in ways both subtle and profound” (Kirkus Reviews).
Eager to uncover the secret to success? In this concise read, a psychologist draws on the findings of more than 1,000 scientific studies to reveal the key beliefs and habits of accomplished people from a myriad of backgrounds.
With over 9,300 five-star Goodreads ratings, this “comprehensive, lively” portrait (The Boston Globe) of Benjamin Franklin mines unpublished letters and other primary sources for insights into the life of an early American Renaissance man. “The authoritative Franklin biography for our time” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Joseph J. Ellis).
“A glittering narrative” (The New York Times Book Review) from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: History is full of triumphs, but sometimes it’s the things that go wrong that resonate through the ages. Learn about terrible catastrophes — and how they shaped modern times.
Uncover the lives of four little-known women who changed the course of history in this box set of captivating novels from a New York Times bestselling author! “Benedict is a true master at weaving the threads of the past into a compelling story for today” (USA Today bestselling author Susan Meissner).
When murder and theft turn a peaceful Oregon town upside down, all eyes turn to newcomer Zack Anderson! Can Zack find the real culprit with the help of his whip-smart corgi, Sherlock? A first-in-a-series whodunit with nearly 400 five-star ratings on Amazon.