In one moment, two lives will be changed forever . . . and forever . . . and forever. The one thing that’s certain is they met on a Cambridge street by chance and felt a connection that would last a l
Hailed as “a masterful excursion into terror” by the Sunday Times—the eerie, suspenseful debut novel about two brothers that is taking the world by storm
From the world’s reigning expert on expertise comes a powerful new approach to mastering almost any skill. Have you ever wanted to learn a language or pick up an instrument, only to become too daunted
Incisive commentary on the financial meltdown and its aftermath, from the author of the bestselling global phenomenon Capital in the Twenty-First Century Thomas Piketty's work has proved that unfetter
Spanning over fifty years in the town of Cold Springs, this new work from an award-winning poet expands on the idea of memory and pushes the bounds of what poetry— and literature—can be.
A joyful, elegant glossary of poetic terms spanning centuries and continents, from the famed poet and author of the best-selling How to Read a Poem (And Fall in Love with Poetry).
A New York Times Bestseller For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk . . . . . . this is an insider’s guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the ear
In this spirited new adventure with the affable rogue and fallen gentleman Thomas Hawkins, our hero prays for a royal parson as he relives the espionage, underground dealings, and murder accusations t
In the next Ruth Galloway mystery, a vision of the Virgin Mary foreshadows a string of cold-blooded murders, revealing a dark current of religious fanaticism in a medieval town.
A debut novel already praised as "unbearably poignant and beautifully told" (Eimear McBride) this captivating story follows — over the course of four seasons — a misfit man who adopts a misfit dog. It
The dramatic inside story of the rise of women in elected office over the past quarter-century, from the pioneering founder of three-million-member EMILY’s List—one of the most influential players in
The National Book Award–winning author of The Worst Hard Time illuminates the dawn of the great Irish American story, with all its twists and triumphs, through the life of one heroic man.
From the acclaimed, best-selling author Adam Hochschild, a sweeping history of the Spanish Civil War, told through a dozen characters, including Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell: a tale of idealism,
Now an Amazon Original series In The Man in the High Castle, Philip K. Dick's alternate history classic, the United States has lost World War II and subsequently been divided between the Germans in th
A contemporary gothic from an author in the company of Kelly Link and Aimee Bender, Mr. Splitfoot tracks two women in two times as they march toward a mysterious reckoning.Ruth and Nat are o
A highly readable personal finance book that translates financial jargon and enables readers to ask the tough questions to protect their money and their financial well-beingIn today’s unsettled financ
The inspiring story of a young Armenian’s harrowing escape from genocide and of his granddaughter’s quest to retrace his stepsGrowing up, Dawn MacKeen heard fragments of her grandfather Stepan’s story
“Michael Eric Dyson combines cutting-edge theoretical acuity with the passionate, engaged, and accessible stance of a public intellectual” —Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Michael Eric Dyson dives deep into th
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"So gripping you might start to question your own family’s past." —Entertainment Weekly“[One] of the most anticipated summer thrillers . . . Gentry's novel
A new portrait that casts the queen as she saw herself: not as an exceptional woman, but as an exceptional rulerQueen Elizabeth I was all too happy to play on courtly conventions of gender when it sui
"A story that dazzles and surprises right up until the final page." —J. Courtney SullivanFrom a ferociously talented writer, praised as “the fire, in my opinion. And the light," by Juno
A moving portrait of the life and legendary career of one of the NFL’s most beloved playersTiaina Baul “Junior” Seau is widely considered one of the best linebackers ever to play the game. A ten-
They were the most prominent American family of the twentieth century. The daughter they secreted away made all the difference.Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful daughter Rosemary attend
One of the most acclaimed travel writers of our time turns his unflinching eye on an American South too often overlooked.Paul Theroux has spent fifty years crossing the globe, adventuring in the exoti
The captivating story of two sisters born into privilege, forced to make their way in a world turned upside down by war, and the man who, against all expectation, transforms them b
“If you need to fall in love with reading again—or just want a reminder that high school students deserve a lot more than their reading lists give them—then this is the book for you.”?—Bust Guest edit
“The literary ‘Oscars’ features?twenty outstanding examples of the best of the best in American short stories.” —Shelf Awareness for Readers The Best American Short Stories 2016 will be selected by Pu
The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past year For nearly twenty five years,?The Best American Sports Writing?has built a solid reputation by showcas
“Undeniably exquisite . . . Reveal[s] not only how science actually happens but also who or what propels its immutable humanity.” —Maria Popova “An excellent introduction to the key issues in science
“Offers illuminating, invaluable glimpses into lives that might otherwise remain outside the reader’s ken” —Publishers Weekly The award-winning and best-selling Jonathan Franzen picks the best essays
“A great, fun, romping collection of stories.” —San Francisco Book Review “This volume’s diverse list of well-known and rising stars . . . makes it a welcome addition to the 'Best American' series.” —
“Another year, another superb volume.” —Nature The year’s most “awesome” (RedOrbit) infographics reveal aspects of our world in often startling ways—from a haunting graphic mapping the journey of 15,7
“A superb anthology that never disappoints."?—Publishers Weekly Elizabeth George, “superstar of the crime fiction world”?(Seattle Times) and author of the beloved Inspector Lynley series, collects the
“The stories are all beautifully written.” —USA Today A far-ranging collection of the best travel writing pieces published in 2015, collected by guest editor?best-selling author Bill Bryson.?The Best
A writer's notebook becomes the key that unlocks memories of a love formed and lost in 1960s Paris. In the aftermath of Algeria's war of independence, Paris was a city rife with suspicion and barely s
Inspired by Nigeria’s folktales and its war, Under the Udala Trees is a deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly.Ijeoma comes of age as her nation does;
The blueprint for Nixon’s downfall, based on tapes released from 2010 to 2013, most of which have never been publishedWhen The Nixon Tapes: 1971–1972 was published in August of 2014, it jumped immedia
Get ready for a transformative experience through nature as you delve into this one-of-a-kind coloring book. With illustrations modeled on real aquatic wildlife, these magnificent murals showcase the
This powerful memoir is about the premium we put on beauty and on a woman's face in particular. It took Lucy Grealy twenty years of living with a distorted self-image and more than thirty reconstructi
A 50th anniversary edition of Margaret Walker's best-selling classic “Chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many kinds of bondage.” —New York Times Book Review Jubilee tells the true story of V
