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The Return of George Washington, 1783-1789
By Edward J. Larson
This masterful account of the future president’s “in-between” years brings him vividly to life.
Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin
By David Ritz
This expansive portrait of the music legend reveals both her strengths and frailties.
Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive
By Mark L. Winston
The buzz on bees and what humans can learn from them.
A Christmas Far from Home: An Epic Tale of Courage and Survival During the Korean War
By Stanley Weintraub
A former Marine writes passionately about a pivotal battle that's been largely lost to history.
Raising Girls in Bohemia: Meditations of an American Father
By Richard Katrovas
These compelling, interwoven essays explore the concept of “otherness.”
Of All the Gin Joints: Stumbling Through Hollywood History
By Mark Bailey and Edward Hemingway
A boozy ride through tales of Old Hollywood, mixed liberally with recipes for serious libations.
Yes Please
By Amy Poehler
Reset your expectations for laughs and prepare, instead, for Amy Poehler’s twists on familiar lessons.
