In summer 1898, reporter Emma attends the season’s final party at a grand mansion where a visiting prince will be the guest of honor. But when the royal appears dead in the garden, Emma sets out to unmask the killer… A “tricky mystery” (Kirkus Reviews)!
Enjoying a lifetime of home-cooked meals all starts with knowing a few foundational skills. In this IACP Award finalist, a James Beard Award–winning chef and Top Chef judge shares the basic building blocks to becoming a confident home cook. Featuring 100 recipes that each teach a fundamental skill!
Hailed as “one of the most fun people in show business” (Time), Alan Cumming endured a troubled childhood. This stunning #1 New York Times bestseller explores his past — and the family secrets that shaped him. “Will linger inside of you long after you turn the final page” (Harlan Coben).
A neurosurgeon turned attorney offers insider tips to help patients protect themselves from medical malpractice. This eye-opening book “starts a conversation we must have if patient safety is truly our goal” (New York Times bestselling author Marty Makary).
During World War II, three very different young women form a life-changing bond while working on canal boats for the war effort. Can they lean on one another for support as they contend with adventure and unexpected romance? A heartwarming story of friendship!
Martha Rose and her quilting group are relishing retirement when talented newcomer Claire joins their circle — but Claire’s mysterious death turns their lives upside down! Can Martha stitch together the clues before another friend winds up dead? A delightful cozy mystery by an award-winning quilter.
Feel more confident in the kitchen by learning knife skills that all cooks should know! This essential guide includes step-by-step instructions for various cutting techniques, tips on purchasing and caring for knives, recipes from expert chefs, and more.
“Exceedingly bizarre, often raucous, and consistently delightful” (The Philadelphia Inquirer): This New York Times bestseller blends art history, mystery, and hilarity as it follows a sleuthing painter’s misadventures. A “laugh-out-loud satire” (The Washington Post) with over 8,700 five-star Goodreads ratings.
“One of the truly great biographies of our time” (New York Times bestselling author Sean Wilentz): A New York Times bestselling author offers an intimate look at the life of the late Ted Kennedy. “The most detailed portrait we have of the man, and by a considerable margin” (The Washington Post).
Do you know where your family comes from? Uncover your ancestry with this excellent guide to genealogical research! An entertaining and accessible road map that includes analysis of modern technological resources.
A University of Oxford psychiatrist examines the psychological underpinnings of self-deception — and how taking action to counter this defense mechanism can help you see your life, emotions, and abilities in an entirely new light.
A “richly documented” account (The New York Times): Learn how William Shakespeare has shaped American history and artistic tradition in this “fascinating survey of the writer’s importance to our culture and his influence on literature, politics, entertainment, and more” (Tampa Bay Times).
An enlightening series of profiles of the businessmen who defined American industry in the Gilded Age: Explore the lives of Cornelius Vanderbilt, Meyer Guggenheim, John D. Rockefeller, and others in this well-researched history.
A USA Today bestseller from “one of the most original novelists writing today” (Cosmopolitan): This sweeping historical saga follows three generations of the aristocratic de Salis family as they grapple with poverty, famine, and conflict in 19th-century Ireland. With over 3,100 five-star Goodreads ratings!
A New York Times bestseller with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads! When two cats follow her home, librarian Kathleen is shocked to learn they have supernatural powers. Can her new kitties help her figure out who killed local senior Agatha?
Make the most of summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables with this essential guide to preserving your harvest! From finding storage space to canning, pickling, drying, and more, this book is full of tasty recipes and handy advice.
Ever watched pigeons fight over a corn chip? How about a gaggle of baby animals playing? When life becomes a drag, this witty volume will give you over 1,000 reasons to stop frowning — and start beaming with joy!
In this NPR Best Book of 2017, a New York Times bestselling author explores the Beatles’ lasting appeal and cultural impact more than 50 years after the band’s breakup. “You’ll have a fantastic, joyous time reading Dreaming the Beatles from cover to cover” (USA Today).
“Compulsively readable” (The Wall Street Journal): Explore a turbulent year in New York’s history — marked by a rash of looting and arson, racially charged baseball conflicts, and more. “Weaves several stories into one grand narrative of the city’s death and rebirth… A tour de force” (The New York Times).
Perfect for fans of Susan Cain’s New York Times bestseller Quiet: Embrace your introversion and learn to see it in a new light amid a boisterous world. “Refreshingly candid and straightforward” (Publishers Weekly), with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
A “poignant and gripping” novel (Publishers Weekly) inspired by true events: In 1936, Estelita Rodriguez’s nightclub debut sparks her ascent to stardom. Thirty years later, Estelita dies mysteriously — and her daughter, Nina, sets out to find answers. “I couldn’t put it down!” (USA Today bestselling author Heather Webb).