Mark Twain

A Pulitzer Prize finalist, Empire of the Summer Moon chronicles the epic forty-year battle for the American West between white settlers and the Comanche Indians, the most formidable tribe in American history. S.C. Gwynne weaves together two captivating narratives: the rise and fall of the Comanches, whose mastery of horsemanship and warfare halted Spanish and French expansion, and the remarkable story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a captured pioneer girl who became a Comanche woman, and her son Quanah, the last and greatest Comanche chief. More than a history of savage warfare, this is a sweeping account of colonialism, the Civil War, the destruction of the buffalo, and the railroads, revealing how the legendary Comanches shaped the destiny of the American West.

On April 28, 1986, a devastating fire engulfed the Los Angeles Public Library, consuming 400,000 books and damaging 700,000 more. Over thirty years later, the question remains: was it arson, and if so, who was responsible?

In The Library Book, Susan Orlean weaves a captivating narrative around this unsolved mystery, using it as a lens to explore the profound and essential role libraries play in our lives. More than just a repository of books, the library emerges as a vibrant community hub, a cornerstone of our cultural identity, and a sanctuary for knowledge.

Orlean delves into the library's rich history, introducing us to a cast of unforgettable characters: from the trailblazing Mary Foy, who became head librarian at just eighteen, to the eccentric "Human Encyclopedia," Dr. C.J.K. Jones. She examines the evolution of libraries, reflects on her personal experiences within their hallowed halls, and even attempts to burn a book herself in the name of research.

Part investigation, part love letter, The Library Book is a thrilling journey through the stacks, reminding us why these beloved institutions are more vital now than ever before.

From the bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy comes a gripping, little-known true story: the first assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln.

We all know the tragedy of 1865, but four years earlier, as Lincoln যাত্রাed to his first inauguration, a secret plot threatened to eliminate him before he even took office. Fueled by pro-Southern sentiments, conspirators hatched a scheme to murder the President-elect in Baltimore.

Famed detective Allan Pinkerton uncovered the plot and infiltrated the group, placing undercover agents, including one of the first female detectives, at immense risk. The Lincoln Conspiracy unveils a shocking moment in history: a successful assassination would have erased Lincoln's presidency and irrevocably changed the fate of the Civil War and the nation itself.

They were ordinary men bound together by extraordinary circumstances. In Band of Brothers, historian Stephen E. Ambrose tells the unforgettable story of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, from their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to their triumphant capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest in 1945.

More than just a war story, this is a deeply personal account of the courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice of these remarkable soldiers. Drawing upon years of interviews with surviving members, Ambrose vividly recreates the brutal realities of combat, from the hedgerows of Normandy to the frozen forests of Bastogne. Experience the terror of their nighttime jumps, the desperate fighting in foxholes, and the enduring bonds forged in the face of unimaginable hardship.

Band of Brothers is a testament to the human spirit and a powerful tribute to the men who fought and died for freedom. It is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page, a stark and moving reminder of what these ordinary men accomplished in the most extraordinary of times.