1776

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George Washington leads a ragtag army through crushing defeats and desperate victories in the pivotal year that tested whether American independence would survive or perish.

The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers Book Cover

Two bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio with only high school educations risked their lives to achieve powered flight. How did Wilbur and Orville Wright succeed where others failed?

My Reading Life

My Reading Life Book Cover

Pat Conroy's intimate memoir reveals how books saved his sanity, shaped his soul, and transformed a lonely boy into one of America's most beloved storytellers.

The Hearsts Father and Son

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A revealing memoir of America's most powerful newspaper dynasty, told through the complex relationship between a media titan and his son.

The Education of Henry Adams An Autobiography

A Pulitzer Prize winner written in third person, this grandson of two presidents grapples with how his privileged 19th century education failed to prepare him for the modern world.

As Always, Julia

Over 200 letters between Julia Child and Avis DeVoto reveal their lifelong friendship and the turbulent creation of Mastering the Art of French Cooking.