Explore the hidden lives of undocumented Americans through the deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. Follow writer Karla Cornejo Villavicencio's journey across the country as she documents the lives of her fellow undocumented immigrants, while also uncovering the mysteries of her own life. From Ground Zero cleanup workers in New York to those seeking medical care in Miami's botanicas, these stories are filled with love, magic, heartbreak, and vulgarity. Through powerful personal narratives and sensitive reporting, discover what it means to be an undocumented American in today's society.

The Undocumented Americans

This historical reportage delves into one of the most iconic and catastrophic chapters in American history. The dust storms that ravaged the High Plains during the Depression era were like nothing ever seen before, and Timothy Egan's critically acclaimed debut account spares no detail in chronicling the rise and fall of the region, following a dozen families through the worst of it all. With stunningly evocative writing and heartfelt stories about heroism and perseverance in the face of disaster, this cautionary tale serves as a must-read for anyone interested in the dangers of disrupting nature.

The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

The Worst Hard Time

Surviving the Holocaust and years of guilt and trauma, a brave woman shares her journey of healing and forgiveness. The Choice explores how our minds can keep us imprisoned and how we can find the key to freedom. With moving stories of those she's helped to heal, this life-changing book provides hope and comfort to its readers.

Embrace the Possible

The Choice

A powerful and galvanizing memoir tracing the author's journey from immigrant to war correspondent to presidential Cabinet official. The book offers an urgent response to the question "What can one person do?" and a call for a clearer eye, a kinder heart, and a more open and civil hand in our politics and daily lives. Power transports us from her childhood in Dublin to the White House Situation Room and the world of high-stakes diplomacy, revealing the intricacies of politics and geopolitics and reminding us how the United States can lead in the world.

A Memoir

The Education of an Idealist

Learn about the decisive battle of World War II through firsthand accounts from soldiers on both sides. This masterpiece takes you through the emotions and tactics used during the events of June 6th, 1944. Prepare to be moved and amazed by this compelling retelling of history.

The Classic Epic of D-Day

The Longest Day

Discover the story of human history, from the first humans to walk the earth to today's modern society. Explore how we came to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, and how our societies were shaped by the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Sapiens covers it all, using insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics to challenge our beliefs about what it means to be human. Are we happier now than we were before? Can we change our behavior and influence the future? Dr. Yuval Noah Harari's provocative and wide-ranging book will challenge the way you think about our species and our place in the world.

A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens

Experience the terrifying aftermath of one of the 20th century’s greatest disasters in this New York Times Best Book of the Year. Journalist Adam Higginbotham delves into the story of Chernobyl with unprecedented access to firsthand accounts and recently-declassified archives, revealing a complex and human perspective on a tragedy shrouded in propaganda and misinformation. This powerful investigation is a must-read for those seeking to understand the fragility of our environment and the dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

Midnight in Chernobyl

Experience the thrilling story of how Winston Churchill led Britain through one of its darkest years during World War II. In The Splendid and the Vile, author Erik Larson takes readers on an intimate journey into Churchill's personal and political life, highlighting the domestic drama against the backdrop of relentless German bombing campaigns. Through diaries, archival documents, and once-secret intelligence reports, Larson provides a new lens on London's darkest year and Churchill's impressive leadership to teach the British people "the art of being fearless." Join Churchill and his family as they navigate the political brinkmanship of wartime Britain, and learn how they held the country together to become an unwavering ally.

A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

The Splendid and the Vile

This book tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s imprisonment in the days leading up to the 1960 presidential election, and the efforts of three of John F. Kennedy's civil rights staffers who went rogue to free him. This move changed the face of the Democratic Party and propelled Kennedy to the White House. The book covers the nine extraordinary days that followed King's arrest, which were integral in changing the course of one of the closest elections in American history. It's a gripping tale filled with electoral machinations, moral courage, and important lessons for our own time.