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Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy

Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy

A biography of Senator Joseph McCarthy which examines his life and the lasting impact of his popularizing of political demagoguery.
All Adults Here: A Novel

All Adults Here: A Novel

A warm and endearing story of a single mother who must navigate her newfound role as a grandmother while her family is in transition.
Valentine: A Novel

Valentine: A Novel

Valentine is a powerful story of love, loss and resilience set against the backdrop of oil-rich 1970s Texas.
The God of Small Things: A Novel

The God of Small Things: A Novel

A captivating story of two fraternal twins growing up in India amidst love, family and the harsh realities of caste divides.
The Door

The Door

The Door tells the story of two women in post-war Hungary and the unique relationship that unfolds between them.
A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories

A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories

Berlin's collection of short stories celebrates the lives of working-class women from diverse backgrounds.
Breasts and Eggs: A Novel

Breasts and Eggs: A Novel

An intense and humorous glimpse into the lives of three women, examining themes of motherhood, body image, and modern femininity.
A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom

A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom

"A Knock at Midnight" is an inspiring true story about hope, justice, and freedom featuring Barnett's fight to free wrongfully imprisoned individuals.
The Jetsetters: A Novel

The Jetsetters: A Novel

The Jetsetters introduces the unexpected adventures of the four eccentric yet charming Kidd family members as their lives aboard a cruise ship are changed forever.
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)

Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)

An empowering guide for overstretched people, "Fair Play" lays out a five-step solution for better managing your life.
City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles

City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles

A vivid exploration of Los Angeles in all its cultural, economic and political complexity, revealed through the eyes of an eminent scholar.
Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World

Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World

A powerful biographical portrait of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her groundbreaking work in public service and social welfare.
Writers & Lovers: A Novel

Writers & Lovers: A Novel

A multi-layered exploration of love, career and chasing dreams by acclaimed author Lily King.
Hamnet

Hamnet

A gripping literary story of love and loss, as a mother grapples with a devastating family tragedy in 16th century England.
The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

A compelling story of civil rights leader Malcolm X's life, journey, and work by journalist Les Payne.
Earthlings: A Novel

Earthlings: A Novel

A slice of life novel about the friendship of two unlikely women in a Japanese village, and the secrets they keep.
Piranesi

Piranesi

A fantasy exploration of a strange world and its secrets, "Piranesi" is full of surprises and revelations.
Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir

Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir

"Rebecca Solnit's memoir of self-discovery explores her life in 1980s San Francisco and her journey to building the self."
Radical Uncertainty: Decision-making for an unknowable future

Radical Uncertainty: Decision-making for an unknowable future

An exploration of the benefits and pitfalls of decision-making in an uncertain world, with insights on taking informed, decisive action.
Billion Dollar Brand Club: How Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Other Disruptors Are Remaking What We Buy

Billion Dollar Brand Club: How Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker, and Other Disruptors Are Remaking What We Buy

Disruptive companies like Dollar Shave Club, Warby Parker and others are revolutionizing the way we shop and consume products.
Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction

Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction

A gripping and timely exposé of the corporate malfeasance of Deutsche Bank and its ties to Donald Trump.
The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success

The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success

"The Empathy Edge" provides an innovative approach to success and leadership, detailing how harnessing empathy and compassion can yield positive results.
Having and Being Had

Having and Being Had

"Having and Being Had" is an exploration of our culture's definition of ownership and value, examining what it truly means to own things.
Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth

Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth

A modern guidebook to leading and driving business success, utilizing visionary thinking and innovative strategies to drive growth.
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