Mark Twain’s Literary Resources: A Reconstruction of His Library and Reading

This astonishing portrait proves the iconic author was a committed bookworm.

Hidden Tapestry

By Debra Dean

Hidden Tapestry

A novelist teases out the truth about the elusive artist’s life.

Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder

The low-brow director's highly entertaining life story.

The Widow Washington: The Life of Mary Washington

An accessible, informative portrayal of the woman who raised George.

The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts

An insider's look at the reign-in-progress of the Supreme Court’s top judge.

The Restless Wave

By John McCain and Mark Salter

The Restless Wave

The senator reminds us how our political system is supposed to work, and that compromise is not, in fact, a dirty word.

All That You Leave Behind: A Memoir

A young woman struggles with the death of her larger-than-life father — and her own sobriety.

Alone Time

By Stephanie Rosenbloom

Alone Time

A veteran travel writer celebrates the joy of going solo.