Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Excerpt: A phenomenal biography of one man’s struggle to lead a life well-lived during a period that presented deep intellectual and moral challenges.
Beyond Salander, Wallander and Hole
Beyond the most popular ones, there are a wealth of lesser-known, but equally well-written and compelling Scandinavian series available to explore.
The Colossus of New York: A City in Thirteen Parts
“You say you know these streets pretty well? The city knows you better than any living person because it has seen you when you are alone. It saw you steeling … Continued
Fantasy Series with Strong Female Leads
Go on a fantastical adventure—an adventure with excitement, pulse-pounding romance, complex world-building, and the chance to reach greatness with exceptional heroines.
Books of Letters (and diary entries, emails, text messages, and more!)
When characters’ thoughts and actions are revealed through their private correspondence and journals, it feels like we’re discovering bits and pieces of the “real” story.
The Grownup
“I didn’t stop giving hand jobs because I wasn’t good at it. I stopped giving hand jobs because I was the best at it.” So begins Gillian Flynn’s novella, The … Continued
Where are they now?
Life is not always easy for child actors once their time in the spotlight is gone. The co-author of X Child Stars was once a child star herself. Kathy Garver … Continued
Can This Love Survive?
Can love survive between a courtesan and her devoted boyfriend?
Graphic Memoir
If a picture is worth a thousand words, these autobiographical works have incredible word counts.
Books Set in the Burgh!
What follows is a sampling of the many titles Set in the Burgh!