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War steals Pino Lella’s youth before he has chosen a side.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
Biographies & Memoirs · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · War Fiction · World War 2
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War steals Pino Lella’s youth before he has chosen a side. In Beneath a Scarlet Sky, the Milan teenager aids Jews fleeing over the Alps, then infiltrates the Nazi hierarchy as a driver to a powerful German general. Based on a true story, this historical novel traces one young man’s hidden resistance, resilience, and love amid the terror of occupied Italy.
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Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours.
Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior.
In an attempt to protect him, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier—a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders.
Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share.
Fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love.
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Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson and Quit Like a Woman!
Drunk-ish
Biographies & Memoirs
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Can you love alcohol… and still want to quit? Comedian Stefanie Wilder-Taylor thought booze made life more fun—until it nearly cost her everything. Drunk-ish is a hilarious, brutally honest memoir about breaking up with drinking before rock bottom hits. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson and Quit Like a Woman!
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For Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, alcohol was the seasoning that made everything better—whether it was surviving a brutal comedy crowd, enduring a PTA meeting, or just watching The Bachelor. A drink took the edge off, made things fun. Until it didn’t.
After years of wondering if she had a “real” problem, one night brings her terrifyingly close to losing it all. But she decides she doesn’t need to hit rock bottom to quit—if sobriety makes life better, that’s reason enough.
A brutally honest, riotously funny, and deeply relatable memoir, Drunk-ish is a love letter—and a breakup letter—to alcohol. Called “a roller coaster of a book” (Jenny Lawson), this candid exploration of life, laughter, and letting go is perfect for fans of Quit Like a Woman and We Are the Luckiest.
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Part memoir, part nature meditation, Late Migrations is a breathtaking reflection on love, loss, and the quiet wonders of the natural world.
Late Migrations
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Part memoir, part nature meditation, Late Migrations is a breathtaking reflection on love, loss, and the quiet wonders of the natural world. Hailed as “magnificent” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and “an American classic” (Ann Patchett), Margaret Renkl’s assured debut is deeply moving and beautifully illustrated. A must-read for lovers of lyrical nonfiction.
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Margaret Renkl grew up exploring Alabama’s riverbeds and red-dirt roads, nurtured by a mother bursting with creativity and a father who offered quiet, steadfast love. Now, as she transitions from child to caregiver, she weaves a moving reflection on family, memory, and the inevitable passage of time.
Intertwined with these deeply personal essays are keen observations of the natural world surrounding her Nashville home—monarch butterflies, bluebirds, and the quiet dignity of the wild. Through loss and renewal, Renkl reminds us that grief is only love’s twin.
Hailed as “magnificent” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and “an American classic” (Ann Patchett), Late Migrations is a luminous meditation on life, love, and the quiet miracles found in the everyday. Gorgeously illustrated by the author’s brother, this debut is not to be missed.
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Norma Wallace rose from the streets of New Orleans to become the fiercely savvy madam behind one of the city’s most notorious brothels, serving politicians, gangsters, and anyone…
The Last Madam
Biographies & Memoirs
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Norma Wallace rose from the streets of New Orleans to become the fiercely savvy madam behind one of the city’s most notorious brothels, serving politicians, gangsters, and anyone else with money and secrets to hide. This biography traces her climb through vice, corruption, reinvention, and scandal, revealing a woman who knew exactly how power worked in the French Quarter and used that knowledge to survive. Glamorous, gritty, and packed with underworld history.
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The "raunchy, hilarious, and thrilling" true story of the incomparable Norma Wallace, proprietor of a notorious 1920s New Orleans brothel (NPR).
Norma Wallace grew up fast. In 1916, at fifteen years old, she went to work as a streetwalker in New Orleans' French Quarter. By the 1920s, she was a "landlady"—or, more precisely, the madam of what became one of the city's most lavish brothels. It was frequented by politicians, movie stars, gangsters, and even the notoriously corrupt police force. But Wallace acquired more than just repeat customers. There were friends, lovers . . . and also enemies.
Wallace's romantic interests ran the gamut from a bootlegger who shot her during a fight to a famed bandleader to the boy next door, thirty-nine years her junior, who became her fifth husband. She knew all of the Crescent City's dirty little secrets, and used them to protect her own interests—she never got so much as a traffic ticket, until the early 1960s, when District Attorney Jim Garrison decided to clean up vice and corruption. After a jail stay, Wallace went legitimate as successfully as she had gone criminal, with a lucrative restaurant business—but it was love that would undo her in the end.
The Last Madam combines original research with Wallace's personal memoirs, bringing to life an era in New Orleans history rife with charm and decadence, resurrecting "a secret world, like those uncovered by Luc Sante and James Ellroy" (Publishers Weekly). It reveals the colorful, unforgettable woman who reigned as an underworld queen and "capture[s] perfectly the essential, earthy complexity of the most fascinating city on this continent" (Robert Olen Butler).
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Old: In 1980s East New York, “Cocaine Cops” Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell ruled the crack trade from inside the NYPD.
Betrayal in Blue
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In 1980s East New York, “Cocaine Cops” Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell ruled the crack trade from inside the NYPD. Partnered with a Dominican drug kingpin, they lived large—until their empire collapsed in the biggest police scandal in New York history. Facing arrest, Mike’s desperate plan forces Kenny to choose between betrayal and survival.
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When cops break bad, they do it big. "Betrayal in Blue" dives into the jaw-dropping tale of NYPD officers Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell, who swapped upholding the law for cashing in on crime. Partnering with drug kingpin Adam Diaz in the 1980s crack cocaine trade, their crimes—and lifestyles—were as flashy as they were illegal. But every high comes with a price, and their greed lit the fuse on New York’s largest police corruption scandal. Co-written by Edgar Award winner Burl Barer, with Frank C. Girardot Jr. and Kenny Eurell himself, this memoir doesn’t just pull back the curtain; it tears it down. If you thought the bad guys wore masks, wait till you see who’s wearing the badges.
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They didn’t fear the law—because they were the law.
In 1980s East New York, NYPD officers Mike Dowd and Kenny Eurell discovered two ways to get rich fast in the notorious 75th Precinct: deal drugs or rob drug dealers. They decided to do both. Forming a lucrative alliance with Adam Diaz, the Dominican drug kingpin ruling the crack cocaine trade, Mike and Kenny lived large—luxury cars, extravagant gifts, and lives no patrol officer could ever afford.
But their reign as the “Cocaine Cops” ended when the biggest police corruption scandal in New York history broke. Facing arrest and betrayal, Mike concocted a desperate plan involving robbery, kidnapping, and murder, leaving Kenny with an impossible choice.
Gripping and explosive, this is the true story of how greed and corruption brought down untouchable cops.
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Old: Vernon Rand lives for climbing, testing his limits in the French Alps’ fearsome peaks.
Solo Faces
Biographies & Memoirs · Literary Fiction
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Vernon Rand lives for climbing, testing his limits in the French Alps’ fearsome peaks. Alone in the world, he finds solace and meaning in the danger of the climb, where life feels most vivid. Solo Faces is a thrilling novel of solitude, survival, and the passion for summiting the mountains that demand everything from those who dare.
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Experience the raw, breathtaking world of mountaineering with Vernon Rand in James Salter’s Solo Faces. A solitary Californian climber, Rand seeks meaning and freedom on towering peaks. His quest takes him to the treacherous French Alps, where every ascent tests the limits of life, purpose, and survival. From PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author James Salter, this gripping novel explores the depths of ambition and the timeless pull of the mountains.
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Vernon Rand lives for climbing. A solitary figure in California, he endures the monotony of his roofing job by chasing the thrill of summiting nearby mountain ranges. Sure of his talent and nerve, Rand decides to push himself further—testing his limits in the French Alps, home to the most fearsome and legendary peaks.
In the Alps, Rand discovers that the moments of greatest peril are also when he feels most alive. But the mountains demand a high price, forcing him to confront the balance between solitude, survival, and his insatiable pursuit of the climb.
Solo Faces is a stunning novel of the outdoors—thrilling, immediate, and as breathtaking as the Alpine peaks that have captivated climbers for generations.
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Old: Tsh and Kyle take their three young kids on a nine-month journey across the globe.
At Home in the World
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Tsh and Kyle take their three young kids on a nine-month journey across the globe. From China to New Zealand, Ethiopia to England, their travels bring awe-inspiring sights and unforgettable moments. Along the way, Tsh grapples with the meaning of home, finding that sometimes being lost in the world is the best way to truly belong.
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Finding Home Around the World. Bestselling author Tsh Oxenreider (At Home in the World) shares a heartfelt memoir of family, adventure, and belonging. After years abroad, Tsh, her husband, and their three kids returned to the U.S.—but the itch for exploration never left. Their nine-month global journey, from China’s vibrant streets to New Zealand’s peaceful vistas, unveils the truth: sometimes, you have to wander far to find home.
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The world is calling, and Tsh and Kyle are ready to answer.
After years as expats, the couple returned to the U.S., settling into life with their three young kids. But wanderlust still stirs in their hearts, and with their children now old enough to carry their own backpacks, they plan the ultimate family adventure—a nine-month journey around the globe.
In At Home in the World, Tsh shares their travels through China, New Zealand, Ethiopia, England, and beyond. From bumpy roads to breathtaking waterfalls and the narrow alleys of Venice, their journey is one of exploration and connection. Along the way, Tsh wrestles with the meaning of home, discovering that sometimes being lost is the first step to truly belonging.
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Old: In 2001, Andrew Bagby was murdered, and his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner fled while pregnant with his son, Zachary.
Dance with the Devil
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In 2001, Andrew Bagby was murdered, and his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner fled while pregnant with his son, Zachary. As Dave and Kate Bagby fought for custody, Shirley committed a horrific act, killing herself and Zachary. Dance with the Devil is a heart-wrenching memoir of love, loss, and a system that failed to protect the innocent.
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A Tragedy That Shook the World. Immortalized in the acclaimed documentary Dear Zachary, David Bagby’s Dance with the Devil is a raw, unflinching memoir of love, loss, and systemic failure. After the devastating murder of his son, Dr. Andrew Bagby, in 2001, the justice system allowed an unstable ex-girlfriend to take the life of their grandson, Zachary. Heartbreaking and unforgettable, this memoir stands as both a tribute to lives lost too soon and a powerful critique of a system that failed them.
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Immortalized in the acclaimed documentary Dear Zachary, this brutally honest memoir chronicles the devastating failures of a legal system that allowed unimaginable tragedy to unfold.
In 2001, Dr. Andrew Bagby was found murdered in Keystone State Park, Pennsylvania. The chief suspect: his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner. Obsessed and unstable, Shirley fled to Newfoundland and later revealed she was pregnant with Andrew’s son, Zachary.
Hoping to protect their grandson, Dave and Kate Bagby moved to Newfoundland to fight for custody. But in 2003, Shirley committed an unthinkable act—taking her own life and Zachary’s by plunging into the Atlantic Ocean.
Dance with the Devil is a harrowing eulogy for lives lost too soon and a searing indictment of a justice system that failed to protect the innocent.
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Kevin Mitnick, the world’s most elusive hacker, evaded the FBI in a thrilling game of digital hide-and-seek.
Ghost in the Wires
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Kevin Mitnick, the world’s most elusive hacker, evaded the FBI in a thrilling game of digital hide-and-seek. Ghost in the Wires tells the true story of his audacious break-ins, daring escapes, and ultimate capture, offering a fascinating look at a hacker who changed the way corporations and authorities think about security.
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Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive hacker in history. Breaking into the systems of the world’s biggest companies, he moved faster than anyone could track, evading authorities with unmatched skill. Whether sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, or cellular networks, Mitnick stayed one step ahead of the FBI, engaging in a game of digital hide-and-seek that spanned false identities, countless cities, and near-misses with capture.
Ghost in the Wires is a gripping true story of intrigue, suspense, and edge-of-your-seat escapes. It’s also a portrait of a brilliant hacker who forced both the government and corporations to rethink their approach to security. This electrifying memoir offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary—and the cat-and-mouse chase that became his legacy.
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A candid collection of personal essays tracing childhood, comedy, family, and fame through sharp observation and reflection.
Yearbook
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A candid collection of personal essays tracing childhood, comedy, family, and fame through sharp observation and reflection. Blending humor with insight, this memoir explores how early experiences shape creative identity and adult life. A New York Times bestseller, it holds a 4.6-star Amazon rating and has been named a best book of the year by NPR.
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#2 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* • “Rogen’s candid collection of sidesplitting essays . . . thrives at both explaining and encapsulating a generational comedic voice.”—The Washington Post
A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist, Neighbors, and The Boys. (All of these words have been added to help this book show up in people’s searches using the wonders of algorithmic technology. Thanks for bearing with us!)
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • New York Post • Marie Claire • Self • BookRiot
Hi! I’m Seth! I was asked to describe my book, Yearbook, for the inside flap (which is a gross phrase) and for websites and shit like that, so… here it goes!!!
Yearbook is a collection of true stories that I desperately hope are just funny at worst, and life-changingly amazing at best. (I understand that it’s likely the former, which is a fancy “book” way of saying “the first one.”)
I talk about my grandparents, doing stand-up comedy as a teenager, bar mitzvahs, and Jewish summer camp, and tell way more stories about doing drugs than my mother would like. I also talk about some of my adventures in Los Angeles, and surely say things about other famous people that will create a wildly awkward conversation for me at a party one day.
I hope you enjoy the book should you buy it, and if you don’t enjoy it, I’m sorry. If you ever see me on the street and explain the situation, I’ll do my best to make it up to you.
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The Kissinger family’s charmed 1960s life hid a darker reality: mental illness, tragedy, and unspoken pain.
While You Were Out
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The Kissinger family’s charmed 1960s life hid a darker reality: mental illness, tragedy, and unspoken pain. In While You Were Out, Meg Kissinger blends memoir and investigative reporting to reveal her family’s resilience and America’s flawed mental health care system. Poignant and unexpectedly humorous, this is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and hope for change.
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In the 1960s Chicago suburbs, the Kissinger family radiated warmth and chaos: eight kids, loving parents, summers on Lake Michigan, and Catholic school antics. But behind the laughter and large living, a darker reality loomed.
Meg Kissinger’s mother battled debilitating anxiety and depression, her father swung between mania and violence, and the children faced mental health struggles that claimed two of their lives. Bound by dark humor and an unspoken rule—never talk about it—the Kissingers soldiered on.
While You Were Out blends memoir and investigative journalism, tracing how personal tragedy drove Kissinger’s career exposing the flaws of America’s mental health care system. Powerful, candid, and surprisingly funny, this is a story of resilience, the consequences of silence, and the hope offered by change.
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Lotte and Ben shared a life of love and adventure—until a cancer diagnosis changed everything.
Bittersweet
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Lotte and Ben shared a life of love and adventure—until a cancer diagnosis changed everything. As Lotte became Ben’s caregiver, their desperate search for a cure took them from London to Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic. After Ben’s death, Lotte faced life without him, discovering that grief and joy can coexist and that hope remains even after loss.
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From the moment Lotte met Ben, she knew they were destined to share a life filled with love, adventure, and joy. For years, their world was idyllic—flourishing careers, cherished friends, and travels to every corner of the globe.
But everything changed with Ben’s devastating cancer diagnosis. Thrust into the role of caregiver, Lotte navigated the uncharted terrain of cancer treatment, clinging to hope amid the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic. Together, they traveled from London to Mexico in a desperate search for a cure.
When Ben passed away, far from home, Lotte faced the unimaginable: a future without him. This deeply moving memoir explores love, loss, and resilience, offering a powerful reminder that grief and joy can coexist—and that life after loss can still hold beauty.
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